Feeding and Nutrition :: ok for these plants/weeds for feeding?

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Post Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 5:07 pm   ok for these plants/weeds for feeding?

Hi guys,

The dandelions around my house are starting to get pretty tough and spiky, so I'm looking for alternatives to feed my RES.

Are any of these ok?

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Post Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 8:13 pm   Re: ok for these plants/weeds for feeding?

I'd be very careful about feeding random weeds to your turtle. Some are dangerous.

That being said, the middle one is clover, and it will be fine. I have no clue what the top one is. The bottom one might be plantain (the weed, not the banana-like fruit) and if so, it is high in calcium, but I don't feel confident enough in my id.
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Post Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 9:19 am   Re: ok for these plants/weeds for feeding?

I agree with ljapa. Hard to know whats what. Have you thought about a gutter garden?
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