naturalistic keeping & breeding of hermann's tortoises - Page 2

kkenny · 22-03-2011, 09:05 PM

Taken all your advice and ordered it from Testudo Farm, cant wait to get it now! I need all the help I can get.

Kirkie · 22-03-2011, 10:45 PM

Hi Karin,

Glad you've ordered yourself a copy. It will tell you a great deal about the natural history and biology of Hermanns tortoises. You will find information in the book which is contrary to that which is commonly followed in the UK. For instance, Wolfgang does not agree with the use of dietry suppliments instead releying on the correct growing medium to supply feeder plants with the correct calcium and other mineral levels. Best thing to do is read it and adapt your keeping based on the information, if you so wish.

iona_tortoise · 23-03-2011, 09:18 AM

Totally agree kirkie this is what I liked about the book he gave you the facts and backed them up. I have learnt so so much from the book and it gave me more confidence when it came to caring for my torts. I sprinkle out of date nutrobal in the soil which I grow my weeds in and also add limestone to the soil too. I still give nutrobal on their food

22-03-2011, 09:05 PM	#11
kkenny Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Warwick Posts: 1,303	Taken all your advice and ordered it from Testudo Farm, cant wait to get it now! I need all the help I can get. __________________ Karin Spartacus, THB, March 2013 Henry, THB, July 2008

22-03-2011, 10:45 PM	#12
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Hi Karin, Glad you've ordered yourself a copy. It will tell you a great deal about the natural history and biology of Hermanns tortoises. You will find information in the book which is contrary to that which is commonly followed in the UK. For instance, Wolfgang does not agree with the use of dietry suppliments instead releying on the correct growing medium to supply feeder plants with the correct calcium and other mineral levels. Best thing to do is read it and adapt your keeping based on the information, if you so wish.

23-03-2011, 09:18 AM	#13
iona_tortoise Member Incubating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: dundee, scotland Posts: 210	Totally agree kirkie this is what I liked about the book he gave you the facts and backed them up. I have learnt so so much from the book and it gave me more confidence when it came to caring for my torts. I sprinkle out of date nutrobal in the soil which I grow my weeds in and also add limestone to the soil too. I still give nutrobal on their food

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