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Old 04-11-2007, 12:56 AM
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hi, is cress ok to give to torts sometimes? obviously they mainly eat weeds, dandelions etc just thought as another little extra? thanks
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yeah, from what ive heard its okay as long as its not in large quantities.
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Old 04-11-2007, 02:02 PM
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Cress is part of brassica (cabbage)family, as a seedling it is protien rich, and like all brassica they are rich in oxalic acid making it usless to the tortoise.

So no dont feed it.
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Depends on what sort of cress you are referring to really
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Old 04-11-2007, 03:39 PM
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Depends on what sort of cress you are referring to really

just normal cress from the supermarket really, think ill give it a miss though if its not good for them. thanks for all replys
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