Poppy’s outdoor enclosure - Page 3

Minty913 · 01-07-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tort two

Thats a great set up you have its great to see different ideas im gonna need one soon myself,cheers

Thanks would of done things a little different if i was to do it again.

all i need is to build the door then im sorted

Easter Bunny · 02-07-2011, 09:51 PM

Looks brilliant and Poppy is gorgeous. What a beautiful colour shell x

LincsBren · 07-07-2011, 08:23 PM

Forgive me as I am a total novice, but what are the advantages of building a (very impressive!) outdoor enclosure when it is entirely blocked to the sun? Or will you be adding an 'outdoor' component to it?

Minty913 · 08-07-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LincsBren

Forgive me as I am a total novice, but what are the advantages of building a (very impressive!) outdoor enclosure when it is entirely blocked to the sun? Or will you be adding an 'outdoor' component to it?

It's just a heated shed, a very big house for her to sleep and spend the winter months. The outdoor part is my whole garden she has free roam of it. Because of the size of her I found that to be easier than covering a section off.

LincsBren · 09-07-2011, 05:39 PM

Aha - perfect! The ultimate, deluxe version - very impressive! How big is she and how big will she grow to?

Minty913 · 09-07-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LincsBren

Aha - perfect! The ultimate, deluxe version - very impressive! How big is she and how big will she grow to?

She is only 12" and around 6 years old im not to sure of her weight but they can grow up to 2.5 feet long and over 200 lbs.

thats why i let her free roam in the garden as she will outgrow any enclosure i make.

her house should last her for a wile

suebob28 · 14-07-2011, 11:41 AM

hi minty so glad poppy is fine you have made a great job of her house wish i was there to see her plodding about love to you all xxxxxxxxxxxxx sue

Mrs Frog · 14-07-2011, 02:32 PM

Suebob you must be so happy that Poppy is being well cared for and loved

Pussygalore · 14-07-2011, 02:47 PM

one little tip we learnt is if you make the door as small as will allow the tort to enter you'll stop the loss of heat and drafts, the entrance can then 'grow' with the tort. You could easily block off 3/4 of the height of the door the other alternative is to hand the heavy strip plastic that they use in refrigerated units, the tort will soon learn to push through.

suebob28 · 15-07-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackie Stone

Suebob you must be so happy that Poppy is being well cared for and loved

so so pleased x

02-07-2011, 09:51 PM	#22
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	Looks brilliant and Poppy is gorgeous. What a beautiful colour shell x __________________ Lynne x

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09-07-2011, 05:39 PM	#25
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14-07-2011, 11:41 AM	#27
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14-07-2011, 02:47 PM	#29
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	one little tip we learnt is if you make the door as small as will allow the tort to enter you'll stop the loss of heat and drafts, the entrance can then 'grow' with the tort. You could easily block off 3/4 of the height of the door the other alternative is to hand the heavy strip plastic that they use in refrigerated units, the tort will soon learn to push through.

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