Is this big enough?

shelmarie · 05-01-2012, 11:06 AM

Hi everyone

Steven (Xero) found this outdoor enclosure on ebay:-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=p5197.c0.m619

I just want to know if this will be big enough to house 2 adult Hermanns. As i don't want to buy something and make it a permanent sturcture then have to get something bigger in a few years.

Any comments or ideas would be great

ClareandCo · 05-01-2012, 11:14 AM

Looking at the feedback for the item it would appear be a bit cheap and shoddily made!

The seller obviously doesn't update the page very often as he said about the hutches arriving in the UK in August.

Personally, I would avoid

Can you not make your own outdoor enclosure? We bought some low height fencing and built two enclosures and went on from there.

TillyTortoise · 05-01-2012, 11:18 AM

I'd say its too small, although the picture makes it look quite big. Also the sellers feedback isn't up to much.

shelmarie · 05-01-2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClareandCo

Looking at the feedback for the item it would appear be a bit cheap and shoddily made!

The seller obviously doesn't update the page very often as he said about the hutches arriving in the UK in August.

Personally, I would avoid

Can you not make your own outdoor enclosure? We bought some low height fencing and built two enclosures and went on from there.

Hi Claire

Thanks for looking, i never actually read the feedback so i'm glad you did. Would something this size be appropriate for 2 adults though, i'm just getting ideas at the minute. Thanks

**Alan1** · 05-01-2012, 11:24 AM

I would say that at only 4ft 9ins square internal size it wouldn't be big enough for two adults, not even for one. it looks much bigger in the photo than what it is and from the description it must be made from some kind of lightweight wood as it's described as light enough to move around

**Alan1** · 05-01-2012, 11:31 AM

I think you'd be wanting at least 10ft x 6ft. Decking boards are often cheap at this time of year in the likes of B+Q. Two boards high is what I used, any higher and it casts a really long shadow when the sun gets lower.

Edit.. forgot to mention that I have it covered so they can't climb out

Pussygalore · 05-01-2012, 11:32 AM

I think its a size that would need moving around therefore you'd be unable to make it a more tort freindly area ie plants/soil etc, you'd need to feed all year. Its a good idea though but the outside area really needs to be bigger and if you are intending putting a heat source in the house it must have enough head room to keep things safe. To be honest you could make something far cheaper and more permanent so it could be planted etc also by the time you have a water dish suitable for adults there'd not be much room left.

emma_mcraf · 05-01-2012, 03:25 PM

Photos can be so deceptive on Ebay. I agree with the others that you could make something yourself a lot cheaper and more sturdy.

Easter Bunny · 05-01-2012, 03:49 PM

I think its looks good, if you tweeked a few bits like boarding the bottom and adding to it to make it larger xx

**Alan1** · 05-01-2012, 03:57 PM

this is mine done with decking boards - it's I think 9ft x 6ft 6ins but can be extended when the torts get bigger

05-01-2012, 11:06 AM	#1
shelmarie Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pontefract, west yorkshire Posts: 506	Is this big enough? Hi everyone Steven (Xero) found this outdoor enclosure on ebay:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=p5197.c0.m619 I just want to know if this will be big enough to house 2 adult Hermanns. As i don't want to buy something and make it a permanent sturcture then have to get something bigger in a few years. Any comments or ideas would be great __________________

05-01-2012, 11:18 AM	#3
TillyTortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales Posts: 2,327	I'd say its too small, although the picture makes it look quite big. Also the sellers feedback isn't up to much. __________________ Ross

05-01-2012, 11:31 AM	#6
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	I think you'd be wanting at least 10ft x 6ft. Decking boards are often cheap at this time of year in the likes of B+Q. Two boards high is what I used, any higher and it casts a really long shadow when the sun gets lower. Edit.. forgot to mention that I have it covered so they can't climb out Last edited by Alan1; 05-01-2012 at 11:37 AM.

05-01-2012, 03:25 PM	#8
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	Photos can be so deceptive on Ebay. I agree with the others that you could make something yourself a lot cheaper and more sturdy. __________________ 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

05-01-2012, 03:49 PM	#9
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	I think its looks good, if you tweeked a few bits like boarding the bottom and adding to it to make it larger xx __________________ Lynne x Last edited by Easter Bunny; 05-01-2012 at 04:14 PM.

05-01-2012, 11:14 AM	#2
ClareandCo Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,350	Looking at the feedback for the item it would appear be a bit cheap and shoddily made! The seller obviously doesn't update the page very often as he said about the hutches arriving in the UK in August. Personally, I would avoid Can you not make your own outdoor enclosure? We bought some low height fencing and built two enclosures and went on from there.

05-01-2012, 11:24 AM	#5
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	I would say that at only 4ft 9ins square internal size it wouldn't be big enough for two adults, not even for one. it looks much bigger in the photo than what it is and from the description it must be made from some kind of lightweight wood as it's described as light enough to move around

05-01-2012, 11:32 AM	#7
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	I think its a size that would need moving around therefore you'd be unable to make it a more tort freindly area ie plants/soil etc, you'd need to feed all year. Its a good idea though but the outside area really needs to be bigger and if you are intending putting a heat source in the house it must have enough head room to keep things safe. To be honest you could make something far cheaper and more permanent so it could be planted etc also by the time you have a water dish suitable for adults there'd not be much room left.

05-01-2012, 03:57 PM	#10
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	this is mine done with decking boards - it's I think 9ft x 6ft 6ins but can be extended when the torts get bigger

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