Should Turtles Eat Everyday?

How often do turtles eat? If your turtle is still juvenile, feed it every day, advises Dr. Starkey. Once it reaches adulthood (around 7 years old), you can feed it every other day—or about 4 to 5 times a week.

How often should I feed my turtle?

The frequency of feeding depends on the age and size of your red-eared slider. Smaller or juvenile turtles will eat heartily every day. As they get older, adult turtles may be offered a good-sized portion of food every two or three days.

Is it bad to feed turtles everyday?

In the wild, a turtle usually eats everyday. ... Therefore, a turtle usually eats as much as they can when they find food so that they will still have enough nutrients if they don't find food the next day. A pet turtle should eat once a day in order to get the proper amount of nutrients and vitamins.