Double egg - Page 2

Suze65 · 12-05-2015, 04:36 PM

Emma, this is the first time I've let one of my torts go, and it's tugging at the old heart strings, quite a lot, but I know I have to do this. Tiggy is going to be trouble in a few years, and I might struggle to find a good home. I would rather let him go now to some one local, who is a friend of a friend. She's coming to see me tomorrow, so I've been doing a lengthy and detailed care sheet. And I've got a list of questions, I will probably sound very fussy !

emma_mcraf · 12-05-2015, 06:12 PM

No, I don't think you can be too fussy, Suze. You need to feel happy that the new home is best for Tiggy. Margie's get big don't they, so I can see the sense in letting him go now, but I truly feel sad on your behalf, especially so soon after the neighbour's cat left.
Having him local is good too so you might be able to see him (if it wouldn't upset you) now and again.
You know where I am if you fancy a chat.

I guess you must be really hoping that the little ones will all be female. Ptolome will have plenty of ladies to choose from.

Suze65 · 14-05-2015, 04:21 PM

Well the lady came to visit, and is perfect, I'm so pleased. She has been fascinated with torts all her life and her dad used to keep them. Now she wants one herself. She has taken on everything that she need to do , building out door and indoor enclosures. I've given complete care sheets. She will do what ever it takes, and spend what ever is needed. I'm going to look at her garden tomorrow. She lives near me and we are now friends, so I'm very happy.

emma_mcraf · 14-05-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Suze65

Well the lady came to visit, and is perfect, I'm so pleased. She has been fascinated with torts all her life and her dad used to keep them. Now she wants one herself. She has taken on everything that she need to do , building out door and indoor enclosures. I've given complete care sheets. She will do what ever it takes, and spend what ever is needed. I'm going to look at her garden tomorrow. She lives near me and we are now friends, so I'm very happy.

That all sounds really positive, Suze...and a relief for you too.

Suze65 · 14-05-2015, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by emma_mcraf

You have some good friends and friends-of-friends. Undoubtedly you must be sad to see Tiggy go but at least a friend-of-a-friend is better than a stranger.
Will this be the first time you've let a tort go?

It will , but I am in no doubt that Tiggy is a fella, and I haven't got space for another naughty boy. But I will be able to visit, and I am very sure he will have a lovely home.

alley cat · 14-05-2015, 05:13 PM

This lady sounds perfect Suze, I hope you don't find it too difficult to let him go!

Suze65 · 30-06-2015, 01:10 PM

Pleased to say Tiggy has settled in well to his new home, and the new owner has made a wonderful enclosure for him.
Also one week to go until my new baby tort is due to hatch, so excited, it's all looking good and everything happening on time, by that I mean the membrane is pulling down nicely, I think this is going to be a lovely baby, but I'm not keeping it, I have friend waiting , very excited about. I will post pics as soon as baby arrives.

emma_mcraf · 30-06-2015, 01:15 PM

So pleased to hear Tiggy has settled in well. Good luck with the egg. x

Catwoman63 · 30-06-2015, 06:53 PM

Aww that is such good news Suze, and hopefully see pictures very soon of your little marginated hatchling

x

12-05-2015, 04:36 PM	#11
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Emma, this is the first time I've let one of my torts go, and it's tugging at the old heart strings, quite a lot, but I know I have to do this. Tiggy is going to be trouble in a few years, and I might struggle to find a good home. I would rather let him go now to some one local, who is a friend of a friend. She's coming to see me tomorrow, so I've been doing a lengthy and detailed care sheet. And I've got a list of questions, I will probably sound very fussy ! __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

12-05-2015, 06:12 PM	#12
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	No, I don't think you can be too fussy, Suze. You need to feel happy that the new home is best for Tiggy. Margie's get big don't they, so I can see the sense in letting him go now, but I truly feel sad on your behalf, especially so soon after the neighbour's cat left. Having him local is good too so you might be able to see him (if it wouldn't upset you) now and again. You know where I am if you fancy a chat. I guess you must be really hoping that the little ones will all be female. Ptolome will have plenty of ladies to choose from. __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

14-05-2015, 04:21 PM	#13
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Well the lady came to visit, and is perfect, I'm so pleased. She has been fascinated with torts all her life and her dad used to keep them. Now she wants one herself. She has taken on everything that she need to do , building out door and indoor enclosures. I've given complete care sheets. She will do what ever it takes, and spend what ever is needed. I'm going to look at her garden tomorrow. She lives near me and we are now friends, so I'm very happy. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

30-06-2015, 01:10 PM	#17
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Pleased to say Tiggy has settled in well to his new home, and the new owner has made a wonderful enclosure for him. Also one week to go until my new baby tort is due to hatch, so excited, it's all looking good and everything happening on time, by that I mean the membrane is pulling down nicely, I think this is going to be a lovely baby, but I'm not keeping it, I have friend waiting , very excited about. I will post pics as soon as baby arrives. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

30-06-2015, 01:15 PM	#18
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	So pleased to hear Tiggy has settled in well. Good luck with the egg. x __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

14-05-2015, 05:13 PM	#16
alley cat Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,150	This lady sounds perfect Suze, I hope you don't find it too difficult to let him go!

30-06-2015, 06:53 PM	#19
Catwoman63 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 6,739	Aww that is such good news Suze, and hopefully see pictures very soon of your little marginated hatchling 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)

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