1. How to feed turtles reasonably in winter
1. In the best Time to feed
Generally speaking, from October every year, the temperature difference between day and night begins to gradually increase, but many pet owners are still used to feeding the turtles after get off work or at night, but this is very easy for the turtles. Stomach burden. During this period, the best feeding time is actually around 10-12 am. Feed the turtle during this time. The temperature at this time helps its blood circulation and promotes its gastrointestinal digestion.
2. Maintain the correct feeding frequency
After October, the temperature difference across the country is large. When the local maximum temperature is lower than 20 ℃, if the turtle is raised in the north , it is not recommended to feed it again, you can start preparing the turtle for hibernation. If it is a turtle raised in the south, it can be fed in moderation at this time, but it is best to control it to feed twice a week.
3. Choose the right food to feed
When the temperature gradually drops to below 20℃, it is necessary to start preparing for the hibernation of the turtle. At this time, it is not suitable to feed the turtle. Feed fish, shrimp, worms and other foods with high nutritional value but difficult to digest. If it is a water turtle, you can feed it a small amount of turtle food; if it is a semi-water turtle, you can mainly feed it with fruits and vegetables. At the same time, pay attention to observe the tortoise every day. If the tortoise is found to be sick, rotten skin and rotten nails, etc., it is not appropriate to let it hibernate and give it timely treatment.
4. Prepare for bowel cleansing before hibernation
To make the tortoise survive the winter safely, it must be Pay attention to cleaning the turtle’s intestines. Stop feeding the tortoise a week before it goes into hibernation to prevent the tortoise from overwintering with food and feces in its belly. If you don’t pay attention to helping the tortoise clear its intestines, the feces in the tortoise’s intestines will cause rectal obstruction during the hibernation process, which will directly lead to the death of the turtle during hibernation.
The way to help the tortoise clear its intestines is very simple, just stop feeding it a week before it enters hibernation, and at the same time let the turtle get more sunlight to help it excrete the feces in the intestines. If necessary, you can choose constant temperature blisters to promote the blood circulation of the turtle. After the excretion is completed, it will gradually cool down and let it enter the hibernation state.
5. Make sure the tortoise is healthy before allowing it to hibernate.
Usually around mid-to-late November, the average daily temperature is below 15 degrees, so you need to carefully check the tortoise’s body Whether it is healthy or not, if it is healthy, it can start hibernation. In addition, during this period, since hibernation temperature conditions have not officially been reached, turtles may crawl non-stop, which is normal.
