Feeding and Nutrition :: Feeding Alfalfa?

[VanishingReality]

I was reading the ingredients of my exo-terra turtle food and found that it contained Alfalfa. When I looked it up it is high in protein and calcium. I would not feed it as a staple but more as a treat.

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/vege ... cts/2302/2

The good: This food is low in Saturated Fat and Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein, Vitamin A, Niacin and Calcium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper and Manganese.

Has anyone tried this?

[steve]

I think a small number of people use it as a non-staple, I think it should be fine for the way you mentioned.

[imderanged]

Oooh are you talking about the dried type available in the small animal section of the pet store? It would be so convenient if I could keep dried greens around!!

[VanishingReality]

Yeah I was going to get the dried type. I wouldn't use them daily but to help make a well rounded diet. If I do get some I will tell how it goes.

[Chrisbarnett]

Yeah please report back on this. I'm interested in feeding this as well as how your turtle eats it.