by kapidolofarms | May 31, 2022 | Blog
Alfalfa as a food for tortoises Click for the PDF of this blog.
by web_admin | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog
Fiber is an essential yet often neglected diet consideration for tortoises. At Kapidolo Farms, we believe fiber is much more than a filler—it plays a critical role in supporting digestive health. Proper fiber provides the substrate for beneficial gut microbes and...
by web_admin | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog
“Grassland” is a habitat description, not a strict diet guideline, especially when it comes to feeding tortoises. At Kapidolo Farms, we emphasize that while grasslands provide a unique environment, they are home to a diverse range of plants beyond just grasses....
by web_admin | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog
Hey folks, this is well edited version of a talk I gave at Herpeton 2019. I have to say, I sound like someone I don’t like listening to, my voice is very monotone. I was a bit nervous/apprehensive at this venue. My two talks at TTPG had a better more relaxed flow,...
by web_admin | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog
Buy some Purina Mills organic layer crumbles now. Where did I ever even get the idea to feed chicken food to tortoises? Kay Booth, it was her idea. I saw Kay speak at conferences a few times regarding her long history of successful desert tortoise breeding. Kay wrote...
by web_admin | Feb 9, 2020 | Blog
Hi, I use all the products I sell, all of them, including Soakers And Foods. To increase day to day variety I use a few in multiple ways. I moisten all the foods (ZooMed Grassland and Forest Tortoise Foods, and Purina Mills Organic Layer Crumbles) with plain water,...