27-06-2009, 09:53 PM | #1 |
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Hi! I have got 2 horsfields, 2 years old I have had them for 2 weeks and have noticed when I feed them one bites the other on the head! am really worried as I thought I could have two together I thought there could be problems when older but not now! I don't know what sex they are, do you think this is a worry! help!
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27-06-2009, 10:32 PM | #2 |
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hi i have to seperate 2 of my males they fight really bad but they are older than yours about 5 years old i have 3 2 year olds that seem to get on fine pammy
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27-06-2009, 10:37 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Pammy! I suppose I will will just have to keep an eye on it, am just thinking where I would put another tortoise house if needed! they are very sweet and I love to watch them x
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27-06-2009, 11:14 PM | #4 |
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lol i seen my pair of horsfields do this once..i have had them for two weeks as well, i gave them a dandelion and one got bitten twice on the head xD
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27-06-2009, 11:35 PM | #5 |
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Hi!If he's biting only at feeding time,feed them separately.But if this occurs other times aswell you should separate them of each other.
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27-06-2009, 11:45 PM | #6 |
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Sounds like you probably have two males horsefields can be very aggressive unfortunately.
Post pictures in the ID section to confirm this but if its the case they wont be able to live together
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28-06-2009, 05:30 PM | #7 |
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Well feeling bit gutted as one tortoise badly attacked the other this morning and it wasn't feeding time! its neck was badly bitten and drew blood! I have put the outdoor enclosure on the dining table with bedding etc for now and thankfully my neighbour is going to have it so we know it is going to a good home! I did research before I got them and thought there were probs with fighting with older ones not this age.
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28-06-2009, 05:52 PM | #8 |
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sorry to hear this
have you cleansed the wound you could apply diluted betadine for a few days |
28-06-2009, 06:01 PM | #9 |
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Hi Linda! just checked Rocky (the injured one) and his neck looks much better and not bleeding, just a small scratch. I saw it happen me and my 8 year old were watching them and suddenly Fred almost ran to him with mouth open straight to its neck! although it has been bit traumatic I'm glad my son saw it as it makes it easier for him to understand why we can't keep it. Have you ever heard of this happening or did we get a phsyco tortoise!!
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28-06-2009, 06:02 PM | #10 |
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hi linda just curious what would be best way to clean the wound just in case i should need to have to do it thankyou pammy
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