One up, one to go

ben_e71 · 24-02-2013, 06:00 PM

Got the littlest fella up today as he had lost 7% of body weight and pleased to say he has bathed, drank and eaten.

The other I've left down for another few weeks as he has lost less weight.

Have today I've been really happy with the fridge technique much less stressful.

Catwoman63 · 24-02-2013, 06:32 PM

Great news, I was happy with my first fridge hibernation too, they are eating like pigs too, I can't keep up x

Easter Bunny · 24-02-2013, 09:03 PM

Great to hear that your tort is up and well

I thought the fridge method was good too, my first time ths year. x

emma_mcraf · 24-02-2013, 09:08 PM

Pleased to hear your little tort has woken well.

herriotfan · 24-02-2013, 09:15 PM

Tis always good to hear that torties are awake and well.....

ben_e71 · 25-02-2013, 05:32 AM

Thanks guys. He surprised me just how much he wanted to eat yesterday.

mildredsmam · 25-02-2013, 06:01 AM

its good to hear your little ones up and every things ok.

ive used the fridge method for hibernation for some years and think it works really well.

ben_e71 · 25-02-2013, 06:21 AM

In a house with no garage, and suffering wildly fluctuating temperatures in our shed it seems to be the only way for me.

Light came on at 6am today and he was already up and looking for his food. I think it may do him some good to have a couple of weeks without the greedy one.

ben_e71 · 10-03-2013, 11:54 AM

Good news. Second and final tortoise now up too.

Catwoman63 · 10-03-2013, 12:02 PM

Good news, its great when they're all up, I missed mine terribly x

24-02-2013, 06:00 PM	#1
ben_e71 Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 144	One up, one to go Got the littlest fella up today as he had lost 7% of body weight and pleased to say he has bathed, drank and eaten. The other I've left down for another few weeks as he has lost less weight. Have today I've been really happy with the fridge technique much less stressful.

24-02-2013, 06:32 PM	#2
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Great news, I was happy with my first fridge hibernation too, they are eating like pigs too, I can't keep up x __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

24-02-2013, 09:03 PM	#3
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	Great to hear that your tort is up and well I thought the fridge method was good too, my first time ths year. x __________________ Lynne x

24-02-2013, 09:08 PM	#4
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	Pleased to hear your little tort has woken well. __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

24-02-2013, 09:15 PM	#5
herriotfan Member Hatchling Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex Posts: 593	Tis always good to hear that torties are awake and well..... __________________ Hubby (Phil) Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol) Granddaughters (Eva & Zoe) Dogs (Ellie & Alfie) Parrot (Peanut) Crested Gecko (Echo) Electric Blue Day Gecko (Bobby Blue) Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie, Twiglet & Percy)

25-02-2013, 05:32 AM	#6
ben_e71 Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 144	Thanks guys. He surprised me just how much he wanted to eat yesterday.

25-02-2013, 06:01 AM	#7
mildredsmam Member Hatched Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 302	its good to hear your little ones up and every things ok. ive used the fridge method for hibernation for some years and think it works really well.

25-02-2013, 06:21 AM	#8
ben_e71 Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 144	In a house with no garage, and suffering wildly fluctuating temperatures in our shed it seems to be the only way for me. Light came on at 6am today and he was already up and looking for his food. I think it may do him some good to have a couple of weeks without the greedy one.

10-03-2013, 11:54 AM	#9
ben_e71 Member Incubating Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 144	Good news. Second and final tortoise now up too.

10-03-2013, 12:02 PM	#10
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Good news, its great when they're all up, I missed mine terribly x __________________ BEV XXX 0.3.0 - T Horsfieldii (Xena, Zelda & Lilly) 2.2.0 - TG Terrestris (Zeus, Astreus / Zagreus & Alexia) 1.2.0 - Zebra Finches (Gunner / Bonnie & May) 0.1.0 - SBT (Hazel) 1.0.0 - FBD (Ted)

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