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Tortoise Seed for enclosure

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Hey all,
So I have a Gpp Leopard youngster that'll be turning a year old this month. I have him in a 40gal breeder tank and was hoping to plant some grass seed in there for him to graze on. He is such a pig so I feel bad when he is wondering around looking hungry. I have been feeding him spring mix and Mazzuri which he loves.
I've seen "Sulcata Seed" advertised before but I am wondering if it would be good for a leopard? Also, do I need to grow it in pots first and then plant into the tank or can I simply plant the seeds in his tank?
He is growing like a weed but I won't be able to do an outdoor enclosure until I move into a house in December (which by then it'll be cold) so he will have to wait until next summer before he can stay outside all the time. Until then, I'd like to get him used to grazing from his own "yard".
Any advice would be appreciated!
 
Indoors or outdoors, you're better off growing it outside the enclosure. Tortoises can (and will) dig and trample over any plant in their way, and have no regard for tiny seedlings. I keep Egyptians in an outdoor enclosure during warm months, which is totally covered in weeds when they go in each spring. It takes about 2 weeks to be thread bare, and these guys are only a few inches long. They love to eat the weeds, but most just get stomped down. I do plant a lettuce garden (not in the enclosure) from seed, which feeds them well until first frost.

Noelle
 
I'll be moving into a house with a friend of mine who has a massive yard, but for now I keep him in a 40gal in my apartment. He's still about 5 inches long so he's not too big yet. I can grow some things out on the balcony if necessary. He hasn't shown much interest in digging yet but that doesn't mean he won't start lol.
 
I agree with Rcarichter. Planting the food source outside of the enclosure will ensure the plant will be able to grow without the tortoises killing it off. You can go as simply as a couple potted plants near your kitchen window, and pick from them as they grow. Dont get me wrong, you can plant seeds in the enclosure, they will sprout but the tortoises will eat them very fast. If your looking for a nice selection of edible seeds for your tortoises check out our website www.arizonatortoisecompound.com The more variety of food options your able to provide for your tortoise the better.
 
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