Zoo Med Grassland Tortoise Food Crumbles

Grassland Tortoise Crumbles for Hatchlings and Small Species

Product Description

Zoo Med Grassland Tortoise Food Crumbles offer the same grassland tortoise formula in tiny, irregular pieces that are perfect for young tortoises and small species, so animals of any mouth size can easily eat this staple diet. Formulated by a Ph.D. nutritionist for all life stages, the crumbles replicate the natural high-fiber, low-protein diet of grassland tortoises and contain probiotics.

Benefits

• Small, Irregular Crumbles: Tiny, irregular pieces allow young tortoises and small species to enjoy the staple diet, regardless of mouth size.
• Nutritionist Formulated: Formulated by a Ph.D. nutritionist for all life stages to mirror the natural grassland tortoise diet.
• High Fiber, Low Protein: Replicates a high-fiber, low-protein diet, with 8.5% minimum crude protein and 25.0% maximum crude fiber.
• Long-Stem Grass Fiber: Coarsely ground timothy, Miscanthus, and alfalfa grasses provide important long-stem fiber, preserved through cold-pressed milling.
• Enticing Greens: Endive, escarole, and dandelion greens are included to make the crumbles enticing for young tortoises at mealtime.
• Live Probiotics: Contains a source of live, naturally occurring microorganisms that help maintain digestive health in hind-gut fermenters.
• Organic Wheat and Soy: Includes organic ground whole wheat and organic soybean meal, along with added vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients.
• Two Sizes: Available in 8-ounce and 16-ounce sizes, each holding the same crumbled grassland tortoise formula.

Variants

• 8 Ounces
• 16 Ounces

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredient List

Dried dandelion greens, organic soybean meal, zinc oxide, suncured timothy hay, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation product, calcium carbonate, vitamin D3 supplement, Miscanthus ground grass, hydrolyzed yeast, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, rosemary (flavor), organic ground whole wheat, monocalcium phosphate, choline chloride, suncured alfalfa meal, sodium selenite, escarole, D-calcium pantothenate (source of vitamin B5), dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, almond hull meal, vitamin A supplement, citric acid (preservative), ferrous sulfate, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, riboflavin supplement (source of vitamin B2), endive, Yucca schidigera extract, mixed tocopherols (preservative), dicalcium phosphate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), brewer's dried yeast, copper chloride, sodium bicarbonate, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized source of vitamin C), dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, niacin supplement (source of vitamin B3), manganous oxide, distilled white vinegar, zinc methionine complex, thiamine mononitrate (source of vitamin B1), yeast culture, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, and menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity).

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your pet's health.

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Wet the Crumbles: Add water to moisten the crumbles before each feeding, then serve them to your tortoise.
• Daily for Hatchlings: Offer moistened crumbles to hatchling tortoises, adjusting portion size as needed for each hatchling.
• Three Times Weekly After 6 Months: Once tortoises reach 6 months old, reduce feedings of the crumbles to 3 times a week.
• Mix In Fresh Produce: Combine the crumbles with fresh greens and vegetables to give your tortoise more variety at mealtime.
• Keep Water Available: Make sure clean drinking water is always available to your tortoise, along with moistened crumbles.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Not for Human Consumption: The crumbles are labeled not for human consumption, so keep them separate from household food items.
• Follow Age-Based Feeding: Feed hatchlings daily and tortoises 6 months and older only 3 times a week, as directed.
• Fresh Drinking Water: Always provide clean drinking water, whether you serve the crumbles on their own or with greens.

Storage Information

• Cool, Dry Storage: Keep the crumbles in a cool, dry area, with the package closed tightly between feedings.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the difference between Grassland Tortoise Food and the crumbles?

Ans: The crumbles are Grassland Tortoise Food in a crumbled format. Their tiny, irregular pieces suit young tortoises and small species, while the standard pellet size suits large tortoises like sulcatas. Both share the same high-fiber, low-protein grassland formula and ingredient list.

Q2: How often should I feed crumbles to a baby tortoise?

Ans: Feed hatchlings daily, moistening the crumbles with water first. Once your tortoise is 6 months old or older, feed 3 times a week instead. Adjust the amount offered as needed and always keep clean drinking water available in the enclosure.

Q3: Are these crumbles good for Russian tortoises?

Ans: Yes. Russian tortoises are listed among the grassland tortoise species that this food suits, and the crumbled format is perfect for small species and young tortoises. Other listed species include Hermann's, Greek, pancake, sulcata, leopard, and desert tortoises, as well as giant tortoises.

Q4: Do the crumbles contain probiotics?

Ans: Yes. The crumbles contain live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms that help maintain digestive health, which is crucial for hind-gut fermenters like tortoises. The ingredient list also includes dried fermentation products from Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Enterococcus, and Aspergillus.

Q5: Who formulated this tortoise food?

Ans: The crumbles are carefully formulated for all life stages by a Ph.D. nutritionist to replicate the natural high-fiber, low-protein diet of grassland tortoises. Coarsely ground timothy, Miscanthus, and alfalfa grasses supply long-stem fiber, and cold-pressed milled production maintains the integrity of that fiber.

Q6: How much vitamin C is in the crumbles?

Ans: The guaranteed analysis lists ascorbic acid (vitamin C) at a minimum of 45 milligrams per pound, or 99 milligrams per kilogram. Vitamin C comes from L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate which the ingredient list describes as a stabilized source. The formula also includes added vitamins A, D3, E, and B12.

Q7: What sizes do Grassland Tortoise Food Crumbles come in?

Ans: This listing offers two sizes: 8 ounces and 16 ounces. Both contain the same crumbled grassland tortoise formula, so choose based on how many young or small tortoises you feed and how often you feed them each week.