The tortoises got to eat a special treat today: my friend gave me a big bag of lettuce that had gone to seed in her garden, and therefore was too bitter for humans to eat.
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| Freshly bathed, and chowing down! |
The tortoises seemed to think this stuff was candy. The scarfed it down like there was no tomorrow!
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| Look how 'domey' little Jill is getting. She is shiny from her bath. |
Even little Jill, who is the smallest of the Russian torts, ate a sizeable portion, and then looked up at me, seemingly asking for more. I think she is actually going to end up growing to be a very large Russian tortoise. Just look at how tall her shell has gotten - now she just needs to catch up in length, too! I am keeping her separate from the other Russian tortoises for the cold season, because she got picked on too much last year, and I don't want to let that happen again.
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| Buttercup enjoyed a few leaves, too, along with a small aloe leaf. |
Buttercup, our marginated tortoise, is growing beautifully, as well. She weighed in at 72g the other day, and her new growth continues to be healthy and smooth.
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