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Ksolo · 12-01-2015, 12:15 PM

HI all

how long would 2kg of food last a single tort I am trying to work out a monthly cost before committing to one. (just the feeding costs) and so I would know when to order again.

Pussygalore · 12-01-2015, 04:37 PM

I'm afraid the majority of food should be weeds (free) and shop bought greenery through the winter, if you added pellets a couple of times a week at the rate of only two or three well soaked then they would last you months. Pre Alpine which I mentioned before again even if added everyday would again last for ages as you only need one or two of the cobs or a teaspoon or so of the baby, the cost of feeding a tort is minimal and in the summer if you can feed mostly weeds almost nothing. The main costs come from your heating in the winter and light/heat bulbs which I know can be worked out but don't know how, initial costs will be the most from buying the lights etc but they last a minimum of 6 months many a lot longer and then its usually the uv thats going not the actual light. Everything lasts a long time as its given in such small amounts ie a sprinkling of a supplement such as nutrobol or similar anyway its the intial start up costs that can be costly but even they with a bit of searching on line can be reduced by a lot from shops.

becciwales · 12-01-2015, 04:54 PM

I have 5 hermanns, they range from 4 months to almost 2 years. This winter I have been spending on average £2-3 a week on florette crispy bags. In the summer that was £1 plus weeds, I usually top them up with some as they love it. x

Ksolo · 12-01-2015, 05:15 PM

that's fantastic

I am excited but yet so nervous at the same time, I don't want to make mistakes.

Pussygalore · 12-01-2015, 05:38 PM

the best way, if you get an older tort, is to find out what its been fed on even if you think its a bad diet, carry on with it and change to what you want gradually, torts don't like change and many don't eat for a few days when moved so having the same food is at least something it will recognise.

Ksolo · 12-01-2015, 09:46 PM

Thanks for that

I will remember and I will come here for advice when the time comes. It is rather exciting but nerve wracking lol

12-01-2015, 12:15 PM	#1
Ksolo Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 33	ammounts HI all how long would 2kg of food last a single tort I am trying to work out a monthly cost before committing to one. (just the feeding costs) and so I would know when to order again.

12-01-2015, 04:54 PM	#3
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	I have 5 hermanns, they range from 4 months to almost 2 years. This winter I have been spending on average £2-3 a week on florette crispy bags. In the summer that was £1 plus weeds, I usually top them up with some as they love it. x __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

12-01-2015, 04:37 PM	#2
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	I'm afraid the majority of food should be weeds (free) and shop bought greenery through the winter, if you added pellets a couple of times a week at the rate of only two or three well soaked then they would last you months. Pre Alpine which I mentioned before again even if added everyday would again last for ages as you only need one or two of the cobs or a teaspoon or so of the baby, the cost of feeding a tort is minimal and in the summer if you can feed mostly weeds almost nothing. The main costs come from your heating in the winter and light/heat bulbs which I know can be worked out but don't know how, initial costs will be the most from buying the lights etc but they last a minimum of 6 months many a lot longer and then its usually the uv thats going not the actual light. Everything lasts a long time as its given in such small amounts ie a sprinkling of a supplement such as nutrobol or similar anyway its the intial start up costs that can be costly but even they with a bit of searching on line can be reduced by a lot from shops.

12-01-2015, 05:15 PM	#4
Ksolo Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 33	that's fantastic I am excited but yet so nervous at the same time, I don't want to make mistakes.

12-01-2015, 05:38 PM	#5
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	the best way, if you get an older tort, is to find out what its been fed on even if you think its a bad diet, carry on with it and change to what you want gradually, torts don't like change and many don't eat for a few days when moved so having the same food is at least something it will recognise.

12-01-2015, 09:46 PM	#6
Ksolo Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 33	Thanks for that I will remember and I will come here for advice when the time comes. It is rather exciting but nerve wracking lol

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