Can Greek Tortoises eat Chicory?
Testudo graeca · Cichorium intybus
Safe
Offer 2–3 times per week
The Tortoise Table
Good variety green; mild bitterness is appealing to herbivorous tortoises.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Offer 2–3 times per week
HerbivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Good variety green; mild bitterness is appealing to herbivorous tortoises.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Offer 2–3 times per week.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw chicory
41mg
Calcium
47mg
Phosphorus
0.9:1
Ca:P ratio
INVERTEDLow
Oxalate
1.7g
Protein
4.1g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Cichorium intybus — safe.
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