Feeding and Nutrition :: Cherry leaves

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Post Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:27 pm   Cherry leaves

I have this large cherry tree in the front lawn and was wondering if I cherry leaves are edible for turts... I didn't notice cherries in the Not to Feed section or the What to feed section...
I've seen caterpillars and small animals eat the leaves, but I'm not sure about turtles.

If so, could the turtle eat the blossoms, too? All the cherry trees here are blossoming!
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Thanks in advance,

Kevin
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Post Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:31 pm   

Can people eat them?

They sure are BEAUTIFUL.
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Post Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:58 pm   

Nice picture. I'd skip the cherry leaves and offer leafy greens that you know are good for your turtle. When cherries are in season, I've given my turtles pieces of them. They like them so-so.
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Post Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:49 pm   

ok thanks!
2 Chinese Goldenthread turtles ~ Miso&Mafan
1 Chinese Box turtle ~ Chief Lemon
2 Redfoot Tortoises ~ Sheegua & Muugua
1 Toy Poodle ~ Pudding
3 firebellied newts ~ Cassandra, Mr.Poo, and Wiggles.

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Post Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:23 am   

Wow, great pic!
Kristin's Pond! Starring:

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African Clawed Frog = "Prog", 10 yrs old
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