Feeding and Nutrition :: Quick question

[PintoD]

I'm not really sure if brocolli is good for my turtles.... I ran out of other veggies and thats all I got. I'm going to the supermarket on Sunday but for now?

[octpusgirl8]

From what i can find it should be fine.

[BullDog]

Broccoli is on the "Not Recommended" list on the main site. A small bit shouldn't hurt, but I think your turts can hold out without having veggies for a day or two.

[octpusgirl8]

Ooh i missed that one! I wonder why it's on there, from what i could find online it doesn't have a high level of oxalic acid and the calcium:phosphorous ration is a tad low but not more so than a lot of other veggies which are fine to be fed occasionally. Anybody know what's in broccoli that's bad?

[marisa]

It comes from the same family as cabbage (brassica) and has goitrogenic properties (too much/an imbalance can inhibit thyroid function). But a little bit shouldn't hurt if the turtle is healthy.

[octpusgirl8]

Ahh thanks, good to know!

[PintoD]

Thank you, very helpful. I tried to give a little bit but Scoop and Sneaky are picky eaters lol !