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Forum: Breeding and Incubation 15-12-2020, 07:28 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Thank again for the advice :-)

Thank again for the advice :-)
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 13-12-2020, 01:58 PM
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Thank you Sandy, I was sure you would be able to...

Thank you Sandy, I was sure you would be able to advise me.
So you think a bit more than 8 weeks? They are a good weight and very healthy. Do you suggest I a cooler room and decreasing the light...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 13-12-2020, 11:56 AM
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Posted By steve56616
Just an update really and a little advice please....

Just an update really and a little advice please. Two babies are doing really well. Growing quite quickly. My worry is they might be growing too quickly as dont want them to get bumpy shells.
Also I...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 28-09-2020, 05:32 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Thanks CB. What is IMUG? Trying to find it but...

Thanks CB. What is IMUG? Trying to find it but not sure what it is?
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 17-09-2020, 05:27 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Thanks Sandy :-)

Thanks Sandy :-)
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 15-09-2020, 06:41 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Oh, seems photobucket account has gone. Not sure...

Oh, seems photobucket account has gone. Not sure if there is another way of uploading pictures as Im not going to pay for an account with them as very rarely use it.
Just wanted a little advice...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 15-09-2020, 06:23 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Horsfield babies

This year I had a better outcome than last year. 3 eggs laid in May. 2 out of the 3 were fertile and two hatched successfully in August. I'm sure mum has laid again but haven't a clue where. Photos...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 19-08-2019, 02:47 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Thank you. Yes it is a learning curve. Not sure...

Thank you. Yes it is a learning curve. Not sure what I could have done as it was a malfunction. Just sad I got right to the end. They were mating again over the past few weeks. She was showing signs...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 19-08-2019, 12:57 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Stained I meant. Sorry writing o. My phone

Stained I meant. Sorry writing o. My phone
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 19-08-2019, 12:52 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Sandy, they were really hot and colour went all...

Sandy, they were really hot and colour went all stastained. The hatching one was stiff opened others and were same. I'm so upset as got all through to the end and thermostat failed
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 19-08-2019, 11:40 AM
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Posted By steve56616
Im afraid its all gone wrong and I feel...

Im afraid its all gone wrong and I feel devastated. Yesterday the alarm sounded in the incubator which made me look. Unplugged it and plugged it back it and it was all fine. Not sure what happened....
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 18-08-2019, 08:41 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Thanks Sandy. I was just concerned as I wasnt...

Thanks Sandy. I was just concerned as I wasnt expecting this to happen yet, I was thinking around 70 days so another few weeks yet. Was only because the alarm went off for some reason I checked. Temp...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 18-08-2019, 07:49 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Sorry if I have posted the photo wrong

Sorry if I have posted the photo wrong
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 18-08-2019, 07:48 PM
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https://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah90/steve566...

https://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah90/steve566161/IMG_20190818_182751_resized_20190818_063129566_zpsjr2dxacb.jpg...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 11-08-2019, 07:34 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Thought I'd post an update. All three eggs are...

Thought I'd post an update.
All three eggs are fertile and have know for a while now. Tomorrow is day 53 so nearly there. Few weeks ago I could see movement and obvious blood vessels. Today the air...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 24-06-2019, 11:19 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Thanks Sandy. I will let you know how it goes....

Thanks Sandy. I will let you know how it goes. Fingers crossed for fertile eggs this year
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 23-06-2019, 10:18 PM
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Posted By steve56616
She laid today. 3 eggs. This time I am more...

She laid today. 3 eggs. This time I am more hopeful as I witnessed a few matings over the past few months.
I haven't got them in the incubator yet as im running it first to make sure.
Can I clean...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 25-04-2019, 11:06 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Sorry I didn't update last year. Eggs sadly were...

Sorry I didn't update last year. Eggs sadly were infertile. However, there have been three good mating's I've witnessed this week. How long is the gestation period? Last year she laid on 17th June so...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 27-06-2018, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,873
Posted By steve56616
Thanks for your replies. He did eat today. But as...

Thanks for your replies. He did eat today. But as you say, it is really hot so I think you may be right aestivation
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 25-06-2018, 01:56 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Well I am confused. I have just soaked him and...

Well I am confused. I have just soaked him and tried to feed him but he wont eat anything. He is quite fussy as he was given tortoise food before he came to me so it has been quite a struggle getting...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 23-06-2018, 11:41 PM
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Posted By steve56616
Thank you. I will locate a tortoise vet but in...

Thank you. I will locate a tortoise vet but in the meantime it might be good to worm him. What should I use? or is there one you can recommend?
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 23-06-2018, 09:40 PM
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Views: 5,873
Posted By steve56616
Bit worried!!

Some help please. Last few weeks my 12 year old male has gone off his food and spends all day and night in his hut. I've been soaking him and just after trying to feed him he walks straight back and...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 19-06-2018, 08:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,513
Posted By steve56616
Thank you. Yes the humidity is at 75% exactly and...

Thank you. Yes the humidity is at 75% exactly and i have the temp at 31.5c
I am used to incubating bird eggs and have done that many times so not turning is strange for me. I have a proper bird egg...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 19-06-2018, 12:24 AM
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Posted By steve56616
I have them on the compost which is pretty dry...

I have them on the compost which is pretty dry now. I didn't clean them as was unsure how to do it and was more worried about keeping them in the same position although thinking about it now I don;t...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 17-06-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,513
Posted By steve56616
I will keep the thread updated and thank you to...

I will keep the thread updated and thank you to everyone for their input and help
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