Wild herbs for turtles
The diet of the turtles is very large edible wild herbswho are also at home with us. For example bear's garlic, nettle, plantain, real lungwort, daisies, fingerweed, common lady's mantle, common Evening primrose, Common chicory, great burdock, burdock, dandelion, milk thistle, yarrow, narrow-leaved willowherb, ribwort, Pansy, Dead nettle, Chickweed, white clover and wild mallow.
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- Wild herbs on the balcony - these species can be grown
- Wild herbs in April - these species are waiting for the collector
- Edible wild herbs - these are waiting for us free of charge
Ideal collecting time
Most wild herbs sprout again in spring. These fresh shoots are ideal food for turtles.
- they are nutritious
- have a lot of protein
- are low in raw fiber
Tips
Most of the wild herbs that are on the turtle's menu are edible and healthy for us humans. You can therefore courageously grab and try while collecting.
Also feed older plants
Young shoots are particularly tender, which is why many turtle owners only pick these for their animals. But that's not ideal. Also, collect older plant parts as they contain more fiber. Turtles need these as well as plenty of protein.
Tips
Turtles also need a lot of calcium. Since many wild plants contain little of it, you should also provide this substance. Distribute limestone quarry or dolomite in the outdoor enclosure for the animals in autumn.
Dried herbs as a supplement
A portion of the freshly collected wild herbs can be given to the turtles immediately. In addition, it makes sense to dry wild herbs. At a later point in time, they can be fed as supplementary feed.
What else to consider?
Forage plants for turtles must be carefully selected:
- they must not be fertilized
- on poisonous wild plants respect, think highly of
- do not collect at the roadside
- Choose types that are low in protein and low in calories
- provide variety / feed different species
Search or grow?
Wild herbs grow everywhere and are free. However, the search can take time. Therefore are allowed to Wild herbs in your own garden wanted or be cultivated in a targeted manner. Also one sowing in pots the balcony is possible.
Tips
Mixtures of Wild herb seeds that are specially formulated for the care of turtles.
