20-03-2009, 12:53 PM | #1 |
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New Tortoise Question
hi- last week i brought home Billie my 2yr old horsefield - after browsing this forum for loads of great advice he seems to be doing fine and adjusting well.
When i bought him the shop said he shouldn't go out for another two years is this right or can i put him out now when the weather is good? |
20-03-2009, 01:00 PM | #2 |
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thanks, just wanted to check, i shall go an get him an enclosure this weekend.
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20-03-2009, 01:23 PM | #3 |
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My hatchlings from last August have been out since about 10oclock this morning. They do have a secured coldframe for shelter and they keep extra heat in when its sunny like now.
All my adults are out too, their choice, they can come and go from my greenhouse as they please.
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20-03-2009, 02:25 PM | #4 |
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ditto sandy make the most of this lovely weather billie, a day in natural daylight/sunshine is worth more than a month or more inside
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20-03-2009, 04:04 PM | #5 |
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I have just brought my hatchlings in, and made sure all the other tortoises are away and safe. Except the adults who are still enjoying the sun. They are easier to find a bit later on.
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