Small male Horsefields/ Russians.

kayleigh270888 · 03-05-2011, 11:46 AM

Hello all,

I was recently given 2 torts from a lady who no longer had time for them, I am now trying to find new homes for them.
They are both small boys, nearly 5 and 6 years old, about the size of my palm.
They must however be kept separately. It's quite sad really as the smaller male has been bitten and bullied to within an inch of it's skin, and clearly the previous owner had never noticed- consequently he is painfully shy and scared of anything that moves. I think they've spent most of their lives in a tank together with little human contact or much time outside. They are both healthy though.
I am happy to keep the smaller male for a bit longer so he can adjust to life on his own/ build some confidence/ get some attention. But I must re-home the larger one ASAP. The big one is very friendly with people but seems extremely aggressive to other torts.

Can anyone help? I live in Essex.
Thanks

Kayleigh

burnt toast · 03-05-2011, 01:25 PM

I cant help sorry, I live miles away & dont keep horsefields just wanted to say well done for caring for them & I hope you find lovely homes soon.

kat4788 · 03-05-2011, 03:58 PM

If I lived closer I'd offer my services. But it's nice to see you are taking them in and looking after them so well. Good luck

chloe22 · 03-05-2011, 05:41 PM

hi,
iam new to this site whee abouts are you from ? thanks x

kayleigh270888 · 03-05-2011, 07:40 PM

Thanks guys,

Is there anyone else who can help or recommend anyone/ websites to put adverts on?

I've tried advertising them for free before but I'm getting some very weird and unsuitable people replying who are just after a freebie.

Help please?

Kayleigh

kat4788 · 03-05-2011, 10:39 PM

maybe someone on here could take them, just give it a little time.
Or you could use Preloved/Pets4Homes if you wanted to broaden your search.

The most common problem is distance. And as you said having responses from people just wanting a freebie, not looking to give a tort a good home.

Good luck!

joekent · 03-05-2011, 10:43 PM

Wendy runs a group called 'Just me and my tortoise' in Kent and runs a very good rehoming service. She is on the forum or you can contact her through http://www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com/

She will help you find a home!

burnt toast · 04-05-2011, 10:24 AM

Or you could try RFUK but put it in the "shelled section" not the classifieds. There has been talk of people "rehoming" from the classifieds just to sell on at a profit. If you place it in the shelled section your more likely to get a genuine researcher/keeper.

Curious1 · 06-05-2011, 12:21 PM

Hello. I have recently upgraded my tortoises set up and so have a spare tortoise table and accessories and spare secure outdoor enclosure and kennel. As a result I have plenty of room to rehome a tortoise and would be happy to rehome one of yours should you be unable to find suitable homing elsewhere. Perhaps if I was to rehome one it would be best I rehome the one that isunsociable with other tortoises as I have a Hermanns so wouldnt be looking to bond it with another tortoise in the future.

I would care for them correctly and feed them on a weed based diet with supplements.

I have the set up ready to go - only thing I would need to purchase would be an extra combined heat/UV bulb which I can get hold of at short notice.

Thanks

kayleigh270888 · 06-05-2011, 09:20 PM

'curious 1'
Where abouts are you based? Could you private message me? I'm not sure how you do it

Kayleigh

03-05-2011, 11:46 AM	#1
kayleigh270888 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: essex Posts: 28	Small male Horsefields/ Russians. Hello all, I was recently given 2 torts from a lady who no longer had time for them, I am now trying to find new homes for them. They are both small boys, nearly 5 and 6 years old, about the size of my palm. They must however be kept separately. It's quite sad really as the smaller male has been bitten and bullied to within an inch of it's skin, and clearly the previous owner had never noticed- consequently he is painfully shy and scared of anything that moves. I think they've spent most of their lives in a tank together with little human contact or much time outside. They are both healthy though. I am happy to keep the smaller male for a bit longer so he can adjust to life on his own/ build some confidence/ get some attention. But I must re-home the larger one ASAP. The big one is very friendly with people but seems extremely aggressive to other torts. Can anyone help? I live in Essex. Thanks Kayleigh

03-05-2011, 10:43 PM	#7
joekent Member Hatchling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bromley, Kent Posts: 653	Wendy runs a group called 'Just me and my tortoise' in Kent and runs a very good rehoming service. She is on the forum or you can contact her through http://www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com/ She will help you find a home! __________________ AnImAl MaD!

03-05-2011, 01:25 PM	#2
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,245	I cant help sorry, I live miles away & dont keep horsefields just wanted to say well done for caring for them & I hope you find lovely homes soon.

03-05-2011, 03:58 PM	#3
kat4788 Member Incubating Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 208	If I lived closer I'd offer my services. But it's nice to see you are taking them in and looking after them so well. Good luck

03-05-2011, 05:41 PM	#4
chloe22 Junior Member Egg Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1	hi, iam new to this site whee abouts are you from ? thanks x

03-05-2011, 07:40 PM	#5
kayleigh270888 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: essex Posts: 28	Thanks guys, Is there anyone else who can help or recommend anyone/ websites to put adverts on? I've tried advertising them for free before but I'm getting some very weird and unsuitable people replying who are just after a freebie. Help please? Kayleigh

03-05-2011, 10:39 PM	#6
kat4788 Member Incubating Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 208	maybe someone on here could take them, just give it a little time. Or you could use Preloved/Pets4Homes if you wanted to broaden your search. The most common problem is distance. And as you said having responses from people just wanting a freebie, not looking to give a tort a good home. Good luck!

04-05-2011, 10:24 AM	#8
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,245	Or you could try RFUK but put it in the "shelled section" not the classifieds. There has been talk of people "rehoming" from the classifieds just to sell on at a profit. If you place it in the shelled section your more likely to get a genuine researcher/keeper.

06-05-2011, 12:21 PM	#9
Curious1 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 42	Hello. I have recently upgraded my tortoises set up and so have a spare tortoise table and accessories and spare secure outdoor enclosure and kennel. As a result I have plenty of room to rehome a tortoise and would be happy to rehome one of yours should you be unable to find suitable homing elsewhere. Perhaps if I was to rehome one it would be best I rehome the one that isunsociable with other tortoises as I have a Hermanns so wouldnt be looking to bond it with another tortoise in the future. I would care for them correctly and feed them on a weed based diet with supplements. I have the set up ready to go - only thing I would need to purchase would be an extra combined heat/UV bulb which I can get hold of at short notice. Thanks

06-05-2011, 09:20 PM	#10
kayleigh270888 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: essex Posts: 28	'curious 1' Where abouts are you based? Could you private message me? I'm not sure how you do it Kayleigh

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