outside enclosure?!?!?!?!?!?!...x

stacey2332 · 23-06-2010, 02:23 PM

i have 2 horsefield tortoises and have had them living in a viv in the house but was informed by a person that told me to come on here... that they shoud be living out side...... is this correct..... i am in the process of building a tempory enclosure for them to go in when i am out side with them... but should they b living out there all the time... if so wot sorts of thing should i put in and do i need to have a heat lamp inside for the night time...... hope people can help.... thanks... stacey.... george n mildred my horsefield tortoises.... xx

**sarah** · 23-06-2010, 03:05 PM

Hello that was me, talking to your mum
While the weather is warm they must go outside. My Horsfields have been outside 24/7 for the last month.
If you have foxes at night please make sure your enclosure is secure.
As long as the temps dont drop below 10c at night they are fine outside, the temperature drop does them the world of good

**sarah** · 23-06-2010, 03:06 PM

Take a look at this thread, lots of pictures http://shelledwarriors.co.uk/forum/s...ead.php?t=4920

stacey2332 · 23-06-2010, 03:17 PM

thanks thats great i will get to work 2moz.... did u get my email about sexing them.... x

EquestrianBabe · 23-06-2010, 03:59 PM

Hi, they should be outside most of the time, but inside when there's heavy rain. The smallest drops of rain is OK, as long as it isn't too heavy. You could put a little wooden hide inside their enclosure and some fake plants. Most fish-tank ornaments are good too, but no sharp or pointy ones. Good luck Stacey! (I think this is a lovely name!)

herriotfan · 29-06-2010, 05:09 PM

You also need to think about getting rid of the viv indoors and sort out a tortoise table. Being in a vivarium is not good for tortoises. Have a look on various classified sites to see if you can pick up a reasonably priced table or consider making one. You'll see a change in your tortoise....it will be so much happier!!

23-06-2010, 02:23 PM	#1
stacey2332 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2	outside enclosure?!?!?!?!?!?!...x i have 2 horsefield tortoises and have had them living in a viv in the house but was informed by a person that told me to come on here... that they shoud be living out side...... is this correct..... i am in the process of building a tempory enclosure for them to go in when i am out side with them... but should they b living out there all the time... if so wot sorts of thing should i put in and do i need to have a heat lamp inside for the night time...... hope people can help.... thanks... stacey.... george n mildred my horsefield tortoises.... xx

23-06-2010, 03:05 PM	#2
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Hello that was me, talking to your mum While the weather is warm they must go outside. My Horsfields have been outside 24/7 for the last month. If you have foxes at night please make sure your enclosure is secure. As long as the temps dont drop below 10c at night they are fine outside, the temperature drop does them the world of good __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

23-06-2010, 03:06 PM	#3
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Take a look at this thread, lots of pictures http://shelledwarriors.co.uk/forum/s...ead.php?t=4920 __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

23-06-2010, 03:59 PM	#5
EquestrianBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: At home with my pets! Posts: 3,991	Hi, they should be outside most of the time, but inside when there's heavy rain. The smallest drops of rain is OK, as long as it isn't too heavy. You could put a little wooden hide inside their enclosure and some fake plants. Most fish-tank ornaments are good too, but no sharp or pointy ones. Good luck Stacey! (I think this is a lovely name!) __________________ I ♥ Horses

29-06-2010, 05:09 PM	#6
herriotfan Member Hatchling Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex Posts: 593	You also need to think about getting rid of the viv indoors and sort out a tortoise table. Being in a vivarium is not good for tortoises. Have a look on various classified sites to see if you can pick up a reasonably priced table or consider making one. You'll see a change in your tortoise....it will be so much happier!! __________________ Hubby (Phil) Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol) Granddaughters (Eva & Zoe) Dogs (Ellie & Alfie) Parrot (Peanut) Crested Gecko (Echo) Electric Blue Day Gecko (Bobby Blue) Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie, Twiglet & Percy)

23-06-2010, 03:17 PM	#4
stacey2332 Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2	thanks thats great i will get to work 2moz.... did u get my email about sexing them.... x

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