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Forum: Housing 14-03-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,183
Posted By sophiewins
Thanks Paul, can I clarify what you mean by the...

Thanks Paul, can I clarify what you mean by the ceramic 100w bulb, is that the heater?

When setting up the playhouse I want to paint the inside walls and roof (not floor) in white so that it is...
Forum: Housing 13-03-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,183
Posted By sophiewins
Wow that was a bargain! It looks like a great...

Wow that was a bargain! It looks like a great space for your rabbits.
Forum: Housing 13-03-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,183
Posted By sophiewins
Thankyou both. I have seen electric greenhous...

Thankyou both. I have seen electric greenhous heaters for sale, why is a tubular heater better? What to people use to attach these to their shed etc?

Does anyone have any pictures of set ups...
Forum: Housing 13-03-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,183
Posted By sophiewins
Setting up a playhouse as outside housing

Hi
I am hoping to use a playhouse as outside housing for my 3 hermanns to enable them to have more space and be outisde for longer periods. Ideally I would like to set this up with heating so that...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 25-01-2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By sophiewins
Thankyou, I will leave him and keep monitoring...

Thankyou, I will leave him and keep monitoring him carefully as otherwise he does appear to be fine.

Sophie
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 23-01-2009, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By sophiewins
Passing faeces during hibernation

Hi
My three 6 year old male hermanns are four weeks in to their hibernation. They are in a fridge where the temperature is really stable, between 4 and 5C. When I checked them today one of them...
Forum: Housing 20-09-2008, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,174
Posted By sophiewins
That is what I was thinking of doing so that they...

That is what I was thinking of doing so that they can use it year round and have more choice about where they want to be. If I do make one of these I was hoping to have a transparent roof so they...
Forum: Housing 20-09-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,174
Posted By sophiewins
So, does anyone keep their tortoises outside all...

So, does anyone keep their tortoises outside all year round in a heated shed/kennel? I was thinking of building something a bit like this
...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 18-09-2008, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 719
Posted By sophiewins
I used this guide when hibernating my hermanns...

I used this guide when hibernating my hermanns for the first time last year. I found it really clear, easy to follow and their hibernation was very successful.

Sophie
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 17-09-2008, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By sophiewins
Thanks Ade Is a 8-10 week hibernation a general...

Thanks Ade
Is a 8-10 week hibernation a general guide for every year or can you aim for longer as the tortoises get older?

Sophie
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 17-09-2008, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By sophiewins
Thanks, I will stop worrying and put some salt...

Thanks, I will stop worrying and put some salt round the outside of the enclosure to try and keep the slugs out.

Sophie
Forum: Housing 17-09-2008, 11:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,174
Posted By sophiewins
Year round outdoor house

Hi
At the moment my 3 hermanns have a rabbit cage indoors and an outdoor enclosure with a small box which they sleep in during the summer. They have outgrown the rabbit cage and I would ideally...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 17-09-2008, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By sophiewins
Slugs

Are slugs a risk to Hermanns? Due to all the wet weather there have been a few in their outside enclosure and when I went to get them in tonight there was a slug on one of their legs.

Is there...
Forum: Mediterranean Tortoises - Information & Questions 17-09-2008, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By sophiewins
How long to hibernate for this year?

Hi
I hibernated my 3 Hermanns for the first time last year, I used the fridge method and they were down for 10 weeks as it was their first time. They all had minimal weight loss and were healthy...
Forum: General Discussion 28-07-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,267
Posted By sophiewins
Unfortunately it started raining about an hour...

Unfortunately it started raining about an hour ago here, there is thunder about too. It was lovely this morning, my torts even got themselves up, a very rare event but I bet they are back in bed...
Forum: General Discussion 25-07-2008, 12:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,581
Posted By sophiewins
I forgot to mention that very near Chippenham is...

I forgot to mention that very near Chippenham is Bowood, which is a house and garden with a huge adventure playground for children. Its a nice place to take a picnic on a good day. Their website is...
Forum: General Discussion 24-07-2008, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,567
Posted By sophiewins
I hope you have a great time, hopefully your...

I hope you have a great time, hopefully your nephew will be too caught up in the adventure of it all that he will be too busy to miss his mum.

After a really cold weekend camping last year I now...
Forum: General Discussion 24-07-2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,581
Posted By sophiewins
Hi Lisa I live about 10 miles from Chippenham. ...

Hi Lisa
I live about 10 miles from Chippenham. It depends what you enjoy doing, there are loads of good country pubs nearby, good parks, nice walks near the canal, Bath is nice to visit for...
Forum: Other Animals 22-07-2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,158
Posted By sophiewins
I am glad you managed to overcome the anxieties...

I am glad you managed to overcome the anxieties that your dog learnt from your other one. I will continue putting the effort in to socialising her and hopefully it will pay off.

I don't know...
Forum: Other Animals 22-07-2008, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,158
Posted By sophiewins
Hi Thanks for the advice, I am reassured that I...

Hi
Thanks for the advice, I am reassured that I am trying the right things, I am rewarding her good behaviour and never shout or smack her for barking. I am not sure whether to continue at the...
Forum: Other Animals 21-07-2008, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,158
Posted By sophiewins
Hi I have been taking her to training since...

Hi
I have been taking her to training since Feb, the trainer initially suggested allowing her to meet other dogs in a relaxed manner, without moving her away or telling her off when she barks at the...
Forum: Other Animals 21-07-2008, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,158
Posted By sophiewins
Doggy behaviour

Hi
My springer Poppy is just over a year old now. She is a little nervous when meeting new dogs and usually barks at them to keep them at a distance, sometimes she gets very close to their faces...
Forum: General Discussion 09-07-2008, 10:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,907
Posted By sophiewins
Hi I saw Jack on Sunday in Newquay, we were...

Hi
I saw Jack on Sunday in Newquay, we were really lucky cos the Saturday concert was cancelled due to the high winds. The concert was great and he is delicious, I haven't stopped listening to his...
Forum: General Discussion 28-03-2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,199
Posted By sophiewins
Aaaah bless her, she is more than welcome.

Aaaah bless her, she is more than welcome.
Forum: General Discussion 27-03-2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 782
Posted By sophiewins
I personally think this is a bit strange, if he...

I personally think this is a bit strange, if he is legally a man then surely he shouldn't be able to become pregnant. I am surprised the IVF laws even in the US didn't prevent him having the...
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