Can Russian Tortoises eat Chicory?
Agrionemys horsfieldii · Cichorium intybus
Safe
Offer 2–3 times per week as part of salad mix
The Tortoise Table
Good variety food; mild bitterness is naturally appealing to herbivorous tortoises.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Safe
Offer 2–3 times per week as part of salad mix
HerbivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Good variety food; mild bitterness is naturally appealing to herbivorous tortoises.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Offer 2–3 times per week as part of salad mix.
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. Suitable for regular feeding.
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