The issue of feeding domestic turtles is of great interest to new animal owners, as well as those who are just going to have them. After all, the condition and health of your pet depends on whether you feed your pet correctly. So how do you feed your turtles?
Instructions
Step 1
Although turtles can go without food for several days, they should still be fed regularly. Usually they are given food 1-2 times a day. It is best to feed them during the day when they are most active. If this is not possible, then give them food in the evening, but a few hours before bedtime.
Step 2
If the turtle is hungry, it will constantly inspect the bottom of the aquarium or the room in which it is located. Some turtles may refuse to eat when they find themselves in a new environment. Therefore, leave the animal alone for a while, do not touch it or make noise. Over time, the turtle will get used to the new environment and will eat with pleasure. Also, sometimes turtles find it difficult to get used to the new diet. Therefore, for the first time, give your pet the usual food. Accustom your pet to new food gradually. If you are keeping several turtles, be sure to make sure that the stronger animals allow the weaker ones to come to the feeder.
Step 3
Water turtles are mainly fed with animal food. So, you can feed your little pets with gammarus, earthworms, dried daphnia. You can also feed them food that is intended for aquarium fish. In addition to these foods, adult turtles can be offered raw or boiled chicken or beef. It is also occasionally recommended to pamper them with raw fish. In addition, turtles can be fed with seaweed, lettuce or dandelion leaves. Food for turtles is poured directly into the water. It should be given in the amount that they can eat in the next half hour.
Step 4
Land turtles feed mainly on plant foods - cabbage, beets, carrots, apples, cucumbers, tomatoes. Include a boiled chicken egg in their diet periodically. Also, animals need to be given calcium and various vitamins.
