Feeding and Nutrition :: Should I start feeding my turtles fruits and veggies?

[TurtleLover_S&B]

I have 2 baby Cumberland Sliders.They're about 2-2 1/2 in. I feed them ReptoMin Pellets(Regular Size;NOT baby!)I feed them 3 pellets a day.At 3 different times.Should I start feeding my turtles fruits and veggies already?I don't know how old they are,but I've had them about 6 months.They have to be a year or less than a year old.(Not completely sure)Anyway should I?

[TheComputerGremlin]

No matter the age, you can start trying fruits and veggies. Mine took to veggies at 1.5 inches. Stick with the safer veggies like lettuce and smaller portions of actual fruits and veggies until they are used to it. I know mine had difficulty crunching larger sizes of like carrots, so I stuck with strips until she was bigger.

[Arisu]

yes

[marisa]

Try also an aquatic plant like anacharis.

[TurtleLover_S&B]

Ok.I've tried feeding them green grapes before,but they didn't take it.I think we have some carrots and peas I don't think we're going to eat.Can I give them to them?

[steve]

Carrots are fine, make sure you wash them first.

[TurtleLover_S&B]

Ok,thanks.