Feeding and Nutrition :: ssomthing to think about....can they?

[blackforce247]

can turtles eat cooked eggs?. because if its bad for them ill just give it something else besides eggs i just want to know. its kind of stupid really but i just wanted to throw it out there you know? i think i know the answer

[Take-One]

I wouldnt. I THINK it has too much protean.

[jenaero]

Some people feed cooked egg whites as a treat (no yolks) but no more than once a month, and no more than the size of their head

[blackforce247]

well cant you break them into little pieces smaller than there head not including the yolks? but since teggs have alot of protein well maybe there not just good for them i guess

[megcornell]

They are fine as a rare treat- just like other high protein items like feeder fish and shrimp are. You just can't feed eggs often. Once a month max.

[blackforce247]

oh ok then. that helps alot thx

[marisa]

I give my turtles bits of cooked egg whites, probably every 2-3 weeks. Frequency depends on how much they get at a feeding (which isn't much).

[blackforce247]

well i don't feed my turtles a lot during the week. i feed them regularly turtle pellets fruits and some other things i have in my fridge and my cabinet. i just don't want to harm them or scare them i want to make them live free in my house you know?. anyway, i guess feeding them egg whites about once a month might keep a small balance on protein. since i just finished buying a new bottle of turtle pellets, i dont feed them (turtle pellets) that much, i decided to try eggs instead of what i use to feed them to give a balance of nutrition

[TheComputerGremlin]

You didn't mention lettuce. Try to include a shell sized piece of lettuce 3-4 times a week and only give fruits once per week.

[blackforce247]

well of course lettuce! i feed them about 1/2 a bush to them both a week. i feed them grapes, pieces of apple slices, pears peaches and pineapple. its only a weeks worth of fruits. i dont feed them that much fruit its only weekly. i still feed them lettuce and i mean lots of it