separating old torts x

jandh · 21-08-2013, 06:01 PM

just wondered what peoples opinions on separating 2 old rehomed torts ...both torts have been together for over 40 years , a male and a female , female when i got her needed vet treatment , and has got cateracs . she also had a bad eye infection , i have separated them so the male didnt catch infection , when i try to reintroduce them together he is constantly hounding her .i have a new home awaiting them both , but wondered if i should let her stay with me with all my old girls ..or keep them together .

Catwoman63 · 21-08-2013, 06:06 PM

I would keep the old girl, but that's just what I would do, that way you can
let her retire in peace x

lonelylayla · 21-08-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Catwoman63

I would keep the old girl, but that's just what I would do, that way you can
let her retire in peace x

Yep, me too

Think it's what I would want for myself when the time comes

jandh · 21-08-2013, 06:46 PM

thats what im thinking ...but i feel guilty at same time ..although they now have been separated for several months.

Catwoman63 · 22-08-2013, 09:40 AM

you shouldnt feel guilty, although i would probably feel the same

if they have been seperated for months they will get used to it hopefully. Would love to see pictures of them x

burnt toast · 22-08-2013, 10:25 AM

People separate couples then reintroduce them to encourage breeding behaviour. The male appreciates what he has, ha. So I think this is maybe why he is hounding her.

Suze65 · 22-08-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by burnt toast

People separate couples then reintroduce them to encourage breeding behaviour. The male appreciates what he has, ha. So I think this is maybe why he is hounding her.

I've heard this too.

21-08-2013, 06:01 PM	#1
jandh Member Hatched Join Date: May 2008 Location: essex Posts: 295	separating old torts x just wondered what peoples opinions on separating 2 old rehomed torts ...both torts have been together for over 40 years , a male and a female , female when i got her needed vet treatment , and has got cateracs . she also had a bad eye infection , i have separated them so the male didnt catch infection , when i try to reintroduce them together he is constantly hounding her .i have a new home awaiting them both , but wondered if i should let her stay with me with all my old girls ..or keep them together . __________________ i love torts

21-08-2013, 06:06 PM	#2
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	I would keep the old girl, but that's just what I would do, that way you can let her retire in peace 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)

21-08-2013, 06:46 PM	#4
jandh Member Hatched Join Date: May 2008 Location: essex Posts: 295	thats what im thinking ...but i feel guilty at same time ..although they now have been separated for several months. __________________ i love torts

22-08-2013, 09:40 AM	#5
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	you shouldnt feel guilty, although i would probably feel the same if they have been seperated for months they will get used to it hopefully. Would love to see pictures of them 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)

22-08-2013, 10:25 AM	#6
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,245	People separate couples then reintroduce them to encourage breeding behaviour. The male appreciates what he has, ha. So I think this is maybe why he is hounding her.

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