27-06-2018, 07:34 PM | #11 |
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Hi everyone, I’m a new tortoise owner and am very happy to have found this site. I have a rescued 6 year old Horsefield tortoise and am trying to persuade him to eat weed leaves rather than lettuce, cucumber and strawberries. As a result he hasn’t eaten anything for several days. Any suggestions? He has a secure pen and is outside for 24 hours with shelter, water, cuttlefishbone and food that he won’t eat. He is happy being outside at least
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27-06-2018, 07:54 PM | #12 | |
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I remember my brother making me watch the potato header lawn mower killer film when I was younger , its was awful film and still have images of a potato headed lawn mower person who was a tad unhinged , so I am happy with Alan's assessment for now but may have to call in reinforcements by way of Suze lead sniper.....
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27-06-2018, 09:09 PM | #13 | |
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I’ve never heard of the potato headed lawn mower killer! Must google it!
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Hello Theodora as you can see the subjects span across topics like a swirling river ! We know you weren't a web crawler ! Yes he should be fine just a little choosy. doesn't matter what I feed my Horsfields they will just eat the dandelions....though today they ate grapevine leafs , phew as hardly any weeds about. Your posts will be all out of order until you post 5 then it should be live time ! CB
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01-07-2018, 07:25 AM | #15 |
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I would certainly be less polite than “ oi, I’m trying to watch Poldark here” I would probably cut his lead without hesitation
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