Is this big enough? - Page 2

JoesMum · 05-01-2012, 04:07 PM

The problem that I can see with it is that the mesh is down to floor level, so the little darlings would be able to see out and want to get out all the time.

Having boards at floor level raises the horizon and keeps them more contented. Joe on his own would be very stressed in something that size with the ability to see out. (Although he is graeca)

Easter Bunny · 05-01-2012, 04:15 PM

I want your enclosure, its fantastic x

sarstu · 05-01-2012, 04:17 PM

Thats a lovely tortoise garden Caledonia, thats what I want to do for the Sulcata, but I dont think it will stay like it for long, they will no doubt trash it

Ebay is very bad for photos, sometimes things look massive and yet they are tiny.

shelmarie · 05-01-2012, 04:45 PM

Thanks for all the help and advice, i think i'm just gonna let my dad build one as he has offered (i just wanted to save him the work). Unless Alan wants to come and build it

If i want to build something that will last them a life time what size would you recommend?

Thanks

Easter Bunny · 05-01-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by shelmarie

Thanks for all the help and advice, i think i'm just gonna let my dad build one as he has offered (i just wanted to save him the work). Unless Alan wants to come and build it

If i want to build something that will last them a life time what size would you recommend?

Thanks

Yeh Alan, Would you like to come and stay with me for a little holiday and offer your services

I would cook you lovely meals and bake lovely cakes for you

**Alan1** · 05-01-2012, 06:05 PM

Well I don't get many offers like that these days

(not that I ever did

)

There's not a lot too it though, just 6 inch decking boards on top of each other, the bottom one sunk into the ground a bit. Wire mesh under them, 18 inches inside and the same outside, boards fixed to some cut off 3 inch posts and frames with mesh on for the lids with posts knocked into the ground to support them in the middle.

I would say Shel that you should go for the biggest you can but about 10ft x 6ft at smallest but I suppose many torts don't even get out at all so just whatever you have available. With adults you may not even need a lid, just a secure hut for night

Gordon · 05-01-2012, 06:24 PM

Hi Alan love your pen mine did look very simlar until my bl--dy chickens got out a while ago now it looks a right mess still good reason to make it even better in the spring

Hope you not been blown away

05-01-2012, 04:07 PM	#11
JoesMum Member Hatchling Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 717	The problem that I can see with it is that the mesh is down to floor level, so the little darlings would be able to see out and want to get out all the time. Having boards at floor level raises the horizon and keeps them more contented. Joe on his own would be very stressed in something that size with the ability to see out. (Although he is graeca) __________________ 1.0.0 Testudo Graeca Graeca (Mediterranean Spur Thigh) raised from very small and approximately 50 years old.

05-01-2012, 04:15 PM	#12
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	I want your enclosure, its fantastic x __________________ Lynne x

05-01-2012, 04:17 PM	#13
sarstu Member Egg Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norfolk Posts: 53	Thats a lovely tortoise garden Caledonia, thats what I want to do for the Sulcata, but I dont think it will stay like it for long, they will no doubt trash it Ebay is very bad for photos, sometimes things look massive and yet they are tiny. __________________ Take care Sara

05-01-2012, 04:45 PM	#14
shelmarie Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pontefract, west yorkshire Posts: 506	Thanks for all the help and advice, i think i'm just gonna let my dad build one as he has offered (i just wanted to save him the work). Unless Alan wants to come and build it If i want to build something that will last them a life time what size would you recommend? Thanks __________________

05-01-2012, 06:24 PM	#17
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	Hi Alan love your pen mine did look very simlar until my bl--dy chickens got out a while ago now it looks a right mess still good reason to make it even better in the springHope you not been blown away

05-01-2012, 06:05 PM	#16
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	Well I don't get many offers like that these days (not that I ever did ) There's not a lot too it though, just 6 inch decking boards on top of each other, the bottom one sunk into the ground a bit. Wire mesh under them, 18 inches inside and the same outside, boards fixed to some cut off 3 inch posts and frames with mesh on for the lids with posts knocked into the ground to support them in the middle. I would say Shel that you should go for the biggest you can but about 10ft x 6ft at smallest but I suppose many torts don't even get out at all so just whatever you have available. With adults you may not even need a lid, just a secure hut for night

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