Hi - New to this site and tortoises too - Page 2

Cookie · 16-08-2007, 11:35 PM

Here are some piccies. I have been told that the lightness in her shell shows that she has not had a good diet previously but hopefully I am improving that already and have bought seeds to grow more. I have also ordered some of the hemp bedding as I understand that is better for her. As well as giving calcium supplements is it advised to also give vitamin supplements? Will that improve her shell?

The bridge she is on is new today - she had great fun going over and round it over and over again.

Do you think the set up is OK?

midi-mania · 16-08-2007, 11:42 PM

im definately not an expert but it looks good

midi-mania · 16-08-2007, 11:44 PM

my tort needs a cage or something like that, at the moment she is in a 2by1ft viv and i am told she needs to get a tortoise table or a cage asap,
i was also told to build a nice big run for my tort which i did erlier today, she seemed to love digging in it

midi-mania · 16-08-2007, 11:50 PM

have you got a outdoor run set up for her? ile show you a pic of mine... i only made it today and i have planted a load of weeds etc and planting loads more tomorow then i think ile buy a pack of seeds off sarah (my run isnt very good atm) but she kept digging under that plant

Cookie · 16-08-2007, 11:56 PM

Hi, looks like she is having fun digging and hiding.

The only thing I have for her outside yet if a metal pen thing - not great I know. I do let her have a run around the whole garden when I'm around to make sure she doesn't escape! Outside play area is next on my list for her now.

Hope it stays dry tomorrow for your planting!

midi-mania · 17-08-2007, 12:33 AM

is the metal pen like the multi coloured metal pen you can see in mine? i used it so i can extent my pen onto were grass, clovers etc are already growing

and thanks, me too

lol im a 14yr old boy planting weed...s

TortMad · 17-08-2007, 10:58 AM

Hi cookie glad I could help with the tin foil

She looks like she is enjoying her new home, horsfields are lovely torts very inquisitive

. They are great escape artists though, so becareful when she is outside and when building the outdoor enclosure as they are great diggers and climbers

She does need vits on her diet, I use nutrobol (have a look on the sw shop) twice a week, though some use it more often

summerangel · 17-08-2007, 11:03 AM

Hello and welcome

Becks · 17-08-2007, 11:15 AM

Hello and welcome to the forum

**Eire_Ade** · 22-08-2007, 09:22 PM

Hi Cookie,

Welcome to Shelled Warriors.

Well done for getting Marg out of the viv.

Ade

16-08-2007, 11:42 PM	#12
midi-mania Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mersyside Posts: 1,058	im definately not an expert but it looks good __________________ Gav

16-08-2007, 11:44 PM	#13
midi-mania Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mersyside Posts: 1,058	my tort needs a cage or something like that, at the moment she is in a 2by1ft viv and i am told she needs to get a tortoise table or a cage asap, i was also told to build a nice big run for my tort which i did erlier today, she seemed to love digging in it __________________ Gav

16-08-2007, 11:50 PM	#14
midi-mania Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mersyside Posts: 1,058	have you got a outdoor run set up for her? ile show you a pic of mine... i only made it today and i have planted a load of weeds etc and planting loads more tomorow then i think ile buy a pack of seeds off sarah (my run isnt very good atm) but she kept digging under that plant __________________ Gav

17-08-2007, 12:33 AM	#16
midi-mania Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mersyside Posts: 1,058	is the metal pen like the multi coloured metal pen you can see in mine? i used it so i can extent my pen onto were grass, clovers etc are already growing and thanks, me too lol im a 14yr old boy planting weed...s __________________ Gav

17-08-2007, 10:58 AM	#17
TortMad Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,639	Hi cookie glad I could help with the tin foil She looks like she is enjoying her new home, horsfields are lovely torts very inquisitive . They are great escape artists though, so becareful when she is outside and when building the outdoor enclosure as they are great diggers and climbers She does need vits on her diet, I use nutrobol (have a look on the sw shop) twice a week, though some use it more often __________________ Lea 2.1.0 testudo horsfeldii 0.2.0 testudo graeca ibera 2.0.0 geochelone pardalis babcocki http://www.thehenshouse.co.uk/

16-08-2007, 11:35 PM	#11
Cookie Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 13	Here are some piccies. I have been told that the lightness in her shell shows that she has not had a good diet previously but hopefully I am improving that already and have bought seeds to grow more. I have also ordered some of the hemp bedding as I understand that is better for her. As well as giving calcium supplements is it advised to also give vitamin supplements? Will that improve her shell? The bridge she is on is new today - she had great fun going over and round it over and over again. Do you think the set up is OK?

16-08-2007, 11:56 PM	#15
Cookie Junior Member Egg Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 13	Hi, looks like she is having fun digging and hiding. The only thing I have for her outside yet if a metal pen thing - not great I know. I do let her have a run around the whole garden when I'm around to make sure she doesn't escape! Outside play area is next on my list for her now. Hope it stays dry tomorrow for your planting!

17-08-2007, 11:03 AM	#18
summerangel Member Hatched Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 275	Hello and welcome __________________ Julia

17-08-2007, 11:15 AM	#19
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	Hello and welcome to the forum __________________ horsfields ,redfoots ,southern and northan morrocans, map turtle . http://www.redfoottortoiseplace.piczo.com

22-08-2007, 09:22 PM	#20
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Hi Cookie, Welcome to Shelled Warriors. Well done for getting Marg out of the viv. Ade __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

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