Thanks Alan - yes pictures and text appeared very large, but great photos. They look in good condition, if a bit dusty!
Really interested to hear about the length of hibernation. My 2 started winding down early at the end of the summer but then perked up and spend a long time winding down again, so a bit worried they lost a little weight before going down.
Do you know if they lost weight?
My 2 also move around in hibernation in the 3'x2' hibernation chamber - as I call it. No evidence of urinating.
What is interesting is their beaks have grown again. Last year I trimmed them following Gordon's instructions, but haven't done anything so far as I want to see if eating off stone will make a difference.
Final question - did they burrow down so far you couldn't see any evidence they were there?
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Horsfields - Bertie & Beatrice
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