07-12-2010, 01:12 PM | #1 |
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Been offered two horsefields
Hi everyone,
I've been looking to get a tortoise for about 18 months and have done a lot of research and not rushed into it. I've been offered two 3 yr old Horsefield tortoises. The owner doesn't want them anymore. She says they were treated very badly by her brother, but have made good progress since she took them about a year ago. Having said that, she has been feeding them greens, along with boiled egg and chicken!! Now, I've done enough research to know that boiled egg and chicken shouldn't be given to Horsefields due to the high amount of protein. I plan to feed my tortoises (when I get them) weeds from my garden. She says they have very slight pyramiding, but are "growing out of it". They are, apparently, in good health otherwise. I've kinda already made up my mind that I know much more about tortoises than she does (although she is clearly trying her best, albeit still misguided) and they would be better off with me. What does everything think? Cheers, Peter |
07-12-2010, 02:39 PM | #2 |
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Sounds like a plan to me, good on you for doing your research, and if you need any more help this is the place to ask
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07-12-2010, 03:33 PM | #3 |
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Go for it! You've obviously been doing your homework. You want a tortoise. She has two she doesn't want. Seems like a no brainer to me. A quick vet check and a new diet and they'll much happier.
I always think it's more rewarding taking on a rehomer too. Mine came from a breeder but my next will defo be a rescue when i'm ready for one x
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07-12-2010, 04:31 PM | #4 |
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I would go for it. But I would definitely get a full vet check done as I would want to know what I was up against incase there were any longterm problems because of their previous diet and setup..
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07-12-2010, 05:08 PM | #5 |
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Go for it! Horsfields are lovely
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07-12-2010, 06:15 PM | #6 |
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Well done Petrus, you sound like just the lucky break that these torts have been waiting for! Go for it, i love my horsfield and I'm sure that those two will do much better with you to look after them!
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07-12-2010, 06:16 PM | #7 |
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Thanks everyone. I'm hopefully picking up the wee guys on Saturday (weather permitting - deep snow and icy conditions here in Bonnie Scotland).
I was wondering about the claim that they can "grow out of slight pyramiding". Is this possible? Peter |
07-12-2010, 06:46 PM | #8 |
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I think the wee guys are coming to live with me on Saturday. They can join the two Guinea Pigs and fish in house of madness!
Just one quick question, the owner told me that they are "growing out" of the pyramiding. Is this possible? |
07-12-2010, 06:49 PM | #9 |
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Go for it
Seems to me you have already made your mind up to get the torts. Good for you, sounds like a rescue plan to me. They obviously need some TLC and you seem to know whats best for them. If you need any help just post a thread on here there are plenty of folk able to give good sound advice.
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07-12-2010, 07:17 PM | #10 |
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How lovely,i have three horsefields , two females and one male all with different characters, i have just recently rehomed the one female horsefield she was a poorly tort but now with lots of TLC she's doing great,if you need any help dont hesitate to ask.
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