[Gordon]

Originally Posted by Patti

Aw, bless you Cherry. Alas this batch is not fertile. My old girl Maude, who must be anywhere between 85-95yrs, laid 8 eggs for the first time in August. I have two boys aged over 10, who might have, finally, been able to reach! It's certainly not for lack of practice, over many years!
I do however have high hopes for next year. I'm already replanting my tiny walled garden to give Maude a choice of optimum nesting spots! Also putting a small outdoor basking lamp...you can never predict our summers.
I've become so fascinated with tortoise husbandry breeding.
The incubator is on standby...watch this space.
Really lovely to get to know you all and Gordon is a dream come true.
Gordon, if you read this, I plan to learn a lot from you. I've read the books and everything I can find on the web, but there's nothing like talking with a really knowledgeable person. I believe that's you!

Wow my head is swelling up thank you.