Feeding and Nutrition :: Feeding habit?

[n00bEmpty]

Alright, I have a baby hatchling. It's about 2 or 3 months of age. I read that pallets are really good for hatchlings so I been feeding them Reptomin Sticks. But I don't know how often to feed them. I give them about 1 pellet (That's about the size of their head) twice a day, morning and night. Is this a healthy diet? I read in another thread is that it's too much.

[marisa]

There's info on feeding and amounts on the site if you look. There's also a sticky on what to feed to provide variety in the diet. (They do need some variety.)

Are you feeding regular Reptomin or Reptomin Baby (which is a bit lower in protein and contains a bit more calcium than the regular product)

Are you not trying to help the hatchling that's ill?

[n00bEmpty]

There's info on feeding and amounts on the site if you look. There's also a sticky on what to feed to provide variety in the diet. (They do need some variety.)

Are you feeding regular Reptomin or Reptomin Baby (which is a bit lower in protein and contains a bit more calcium than the regular product)

Are you not trying to help the hatchling that's ill?

I'm give the hatchling that's ill the same habitat and every like the other one except it's in another room. I'm taking it to the vet tomorrow. The reason I couldn't this week is because the vet wasn't in. I'm feeding it the regular Reptomin. Also read the whole site. It only tells you what to feed your slider, not how much, hence the question of how much should I feed my hatchling a day.

[marisa]

I'm not trying to be difficult, but this question has been asked so many times...If you look under Nutrition, there is a section on feeding pellets that should tell you the quantity to be offered.

[n00bEmpty]

There are many opinions and suggestions regarding the amount of proper feeding we should offer our turtles. The information presented represents a guideline suitable for RES. Hatchlings or turtles under a year old should be given pellets daily. It is appropriate to offer vegetables daily - even if they initially refuse. You may have to try different varieties to see which kind your RES would take. RES over a year old should be given pellets every other day or every two days.

There are various ideas on the quantity of pellets you should feed your turtle. Hatchlings should receive more protein in their diet - approximately 50% of their entire diet. Since turtle pellets can contain more than 40% protein (Reptomin for instance), adding the occasional cricket, guppy or earthworm can round out their diet. For older turtles, pellets should compromise between 10-25% of the diet.

Turtle pellet colors, shapes and sizes vary between brands and product instructions are often too generous. A general guideline used by most keepers calls for the amount of pellets to be in proportion to the size of their heads (excluding their necks). Remember, pellets should only be offered every other day for yearlings and adults.

It says feed daily and the amount that would fill their head if it as hallow. I do that but I don't know how many times to feed a day. If that was the question then I wouldn't ask but since I don't see it then yeah.

[Kemul]

We assume "daily" means "once a day".