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Forum: Evolving Husbandry 15-07-2018, 04:16 PM
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Posted By sprakey34
Thank you. Will bear that in mind if lucky enough...

Thank you. Will bear that in mind if lucky enough to have eggs next year.. Only had one hatch from 5 eggs this year and that little one died.
meriel
Forum: Evolving Husbandry 07-07-2018, 08:39 PM
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Posted By sprakey34
Thank you for your replies. meriel

Thank you for your replies.
meriel
Forum: Evolving Husbandry 06-07-2018, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,117
Posted By sprakey34
just a question..

Hi, I had one hermann partially hatch before it died a couple of days ago. While it was hatching, i though it had a deformed front leg and started thinking ahead. I had 5 eggs laid but looks like...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 03-10-2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,664
Posted By sprakey34
Stitch came out on Friday- so far, so good. ...

Stitch came out on Friday- so far, so good.
Meriel
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 26-09-2016, 09:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,664
Posted By sprakey34
Little tort been back to vet, prolapse replaced...

Little tort been back to vet, prolapse replaced and stitch put in- fingers crossed for when stitch comes out Friday.
Meriel
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 25-09-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,664
Posted By sprakey34
No the tort hasn't driving king- it has been...

No the tort hasn't driving king- it has been drinking - stupid predictive text.
Meriel.
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 25-09-2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,664
Posted By sprakey34
Vet didn't say what to do if it came out again...

Vet didn't say what to do if it came out again but spoke to him this morning and tort has enough painkiller to see it through til tomorrow when the vet said he would do procedure again but add the...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 25-09-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,664
Posted By sprakey34
It was. Not so good this morning. Prolapse back...

It was. Not so good this morning. Prolapse back out. Yesterday vet discussed putting in a purse string stitch but decided not to as it would mean another anaesthetic to remove it. Wish he had now as...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 24-09-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,664
Posted By sprakey34
Thank you . Tort been to vet and had prolapse put...

Thank you . Tort been to vet and had prolapse put back under anaesthetic - lord knows how given the size of this tort. On antibiotics for a few days now and back home.
Meriel.
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 23-09-2016, 11:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,664
Posted By sprakey34
Hi thanks, after finding it I gently cleaned soil...

Hi thanks, after finding it I gently cleaned soil off and placed tortoise on kitchen paper while I was posting on here. When I checked after about an hour most of the sac had gone, the paper...
Forum: Tortoise Health and Vets 23-09-2016, 09:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,664
Posted By sprakey34
Help, Help, Help...

just got in from a 24hrs working shift to be told by my partner that this afternoon he found one of my babies was on it's back in the shallow water bowl - time it was there is not known - anytime...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 11-07-2016, 12:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,659
Posted By sprakey34
Sandy, thanks. Yes one has been on it's back a...

Sandy, thanks. Yes one has been on it's back a few times already.
Meriel
Forum: Pictures 11-07-2016, 12:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,878
Posted By sprakey34
Lovely! Beautiful colouring. Meriel.x

Lovely! Beautiful colouring.
Meriel.x
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 08-07-2016, 11:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,659
Posted By sprakey34
Thank you Jan, if I can work photo bucket out I...

Thank you Jan, if I can work photo bucket out I will try to put photos on. I certainly am spending lots of time watching them.
Meriel
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 07-07-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,659
Posted By sprakey34
Now have 2 beautiful babies. One hatched...

Now have 2 beautiful babies. One hatched yesterday, took about 1hour and one hatched this afternoon, took almost 24hours from first tiny crack in shell. Both 11g and a bit wonky in shape but starting...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 03-07-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,659
Posted By sprakey34
OK,thanks. I will watch out for that. Fingers...

OK,thanks. I will watch out for that. Fingers crossed.
Meriel.x
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 02-07-2016, 10:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,659
Posted By sprakey34
Yes, so I believe- 29 to 30 degrees. Oh well,...

Yes, so I believe- 29 to 30 degrees. Oh well, patience will have to come into play.
Meriel
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 02-07-2016, 09:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,659
Posted By sprakey34
Hi, thank you. Eggs are on day 52 so I guess if...

Hi, thank you. Eggs are on day 52 so I guess if they are going to do anything I won't have too long to wait. Have been through loads of past posts and have seen pictures of eggs looking similar to...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 02-07-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,659
Posted By sprakey34
Hi, how do you tell if tortoise has died in the...

Hi, how do you tell if tortoise has died in the egg? Up until earlier this week all looked good with the egg getting fuller and still plenty of red veining to be seen. Now I'm not sure that i see any...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 19-06-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,659
Posted By sprakey34
Oh, didn't realise it was on. That will teach me...

Oh, didn't realise it was on. That will teach me to check in to the site more often. I am very excited as these are the first eggs I have had and although the male tortoise has been very "active" he...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 18-06-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,659
Posted By sprakey34
HTS, yes, have been to a couple of their days but...

HTS, yes, have been to a couple of their days but never gave that a thought ,thank you. Only ten minutes away- are you local too ?.Eggs seem to be doing fine, almost half the egg filled now when I...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 16-06-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,659
Posted By sprakey34
As the eggs are 5weeks into incubation would the...

As the eggs are 5weeks into incubation would the sex of the tortoises already have been determined? Would I cause confusion or damage if I increased the temperature now? Already have a sponge in the...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 16-06-2016, 12:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,659
Posted By sprakey34
Thanks for the advice. Does the temperature need...

Thanks for the advice. Does the temperature need to be higher? If so can it be increased now after the eggs have been at 29 or 30 for the past 4 weeks. Also have tried to increase humidity but...
Forum: Breeding and Incubation 14-06-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,659
Posted By sprakey34
A little help please

My Hermanns laid 2 eggs and I have incubating them in a homemade incubator - temperature 29-30 degrees and humidity fluctuating between 60% and 70%. Have candled them and can see red veins and a mass...
Forum: Housing 01-06-2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,923
Posted By sprakey34
Hi, can I ask what type of cold frame you use...

Hi, can I ask what type of cold frame you use please. I have been looking at using a frame but am concerned about it being waterproof due to the electrics involved.
Many thanks
Meriel.x
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