How to start eating grass turtle seedlings and how often to feed them

Natural feeding: When grass turtles are born, breeders can try natural feeding first, that is, put the feed into water and wait for them to eat by themselves. Generally, the bolder turtle will eat first, and then the bolder turtle will learn and imitate after seeing the same kind eat. Stimulation: If the turtle doesn't eat all the time, the breeder can tie the food with a clip or fishing line and shake it gently in front of the turtle, which can stimulate the turtle to open its mouth to eat.

1. How to eat grass turtle seedlings

1. Natural feeding: When grass turtles are born, breeders can try natural feeding first if they want to eat. In a comfortable environment, put fresh food in water and wait for them to eat by themselves. At this time, some bolder grass turtles will start eating. As long as there are turtles starting to eat, other turtles will learn and imitate, and they will eat.

2. Stimulate eating: If the turtle doesn't eat all the time, the breeder can tie the food with chopsticks or fishing line, and then take it to the front of the turtle and shake it gently. If the turtle is frightened by food, the breeder should not try again. You need to wait for them to recover before trying. After repeated several times, the turtle will take the initiative to eat.

2. How often should the grass turtle seedlings be fed

It is best to feed the grass turtle seedlings once a day, because they have a high demand for food, but their appetite is not large, so the breeder needs a small amount of feeding for many times to ensure that they can absorb sufficient nutrition. The digestive ability of turtle seedlings is not very strong, so breeders should feed less indigestible food to avoid gastrointestinal diseases.

The feeding frequency of grass turtles in adulthood can be reduced, and it can be fed once every 2-3 days. Because they don't need much nutrition as adults, they can feed enough food for their daily needs.