New outdoor enclosure

samincornwall · 20-07-2012, 11:14 PM

I thought I would post a few pics of the new outdoor enclosure I have built for my Horsfields. It is quite large and my first attempt as using granite to build a wall so was pretty hard but I got there in the end! All the plants in there have been cross referenced with the tortoise table so fingers crossed they are ok.

All seven of my Horsfields are in there now and happily all put themselves to bed tonight, so I am taking that as a good sign.

I am working on a net cover for it.

Any changes that people think need making or suggestions, please let me know!

Easter Bunny · 20-07-2012, 11:34 PM

Thats enclosure looks fantastic! xx

samincornwall · 20-07-2012, 11:42 PM

Thanks! Can't wait for things to grow in and spread so it's nice and wild.

TillyTortoise · 20-07-2012, 11:49 PM

Very nice. 2 things I noticed though, is that straw in the cold frame? If so I would remove it. It would be far better if your cold frame laid directly on the soil allowing the tortoises to burrow.
Second thing is the steps, is there anything blocking them from climbing them? Otherwise they will likely be up them in a flash

emma_mcraf · 21-07-2012, 09:13 AM

That looks lovely. I also spotted the steps and also the wall at the other end. It doesn't look too high to get up on the wall but then it has quite a drop the other side. I know my eldest tort would have no trouble getting up onto it from the enclosure. Then there's quite a fall on the other side. Just something to bear in mind. It's a great area otherwise.

Alison Jane · 21-07-2012, 09:22 AM

That's amazing! I'm a newbie looking for inspiration and that is certainly inspirational. A question about cold frames: do they still let the UV light through, or are they simply there to provide some shelter?

Mrs Frog · 21-07-2012, 08:03 PM

I love it,so beautiful and peaceful looking

TillyTortoise · 21-07-2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alison Jane

That's amazing! I'm a newbie looking for inspiration and that is certainly inspirational. A question about cold frames: do they still let the UV light through, or are they simply there to provide some shelter?

No they don't let UV through, they are shelters but being clear plastic they heat up

shelmarie · 21-07-2012, 09:55 PM

lovely enclosure, fancy coming and doing mine when you're finished

Alison Jane · 21-07-2012, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TillyTortoise

No they don't let UV through, they are shelters but being clear plastic they heat up

Thank you.

20-07-2012, 11:14 PM	#1
samincornwall Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 290	New outdoor enclosure I thought I would post a few pics of the new outdoor enclosure I have built for my Horsfields. It is quite large and my first attempt as using granite to build a wall so was pretty hard but I got there in the end! All the plants in there have been cross referenced with the tortoise table so fingers crossed they are ok. All seven of my Horsfields are in there now and happily all put themselves to bed tonight, so I am taking that as a good sign. I am working on a net cover for it. Any changes that people think need making or suggestions, please let me know! __________________ Sam I love my tortoises, Glastonbury (And most other festivals) and Leonard Cohen.

20-07-2012, 11:34 PM	#2
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	Thats enclosure looks fantastic! xx __________________ Lynne x

20-07-2012, 11:42 PM	#3
samincornwall Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 290	Thanks! Can't wait for things to grow in and spread so it's nice and wild. __________________ Sam I love my tortoises, Glastonbury (And most other festivals) and Leonard Cohen.

20-07-2012, 11:49 PM	#4
TillyTortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales Posts: 2,327	Very nice. 2 things I noticed though, is that straw in the cold frame? If so I would remove it. It would be far better if your cold frame laid directly on the soil allowing the tortoises to burrow. Second thing is the steps, is there anything blocking them from climbing them? Otherwise they will likely be up them in a flash __________________ Ross

21-07-2012, 09:13 AM	#5
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	That looks lovely. I also spotted the steps and also the wall at the other end. It doesn't look too high to get up on the wall but then it has quite a drop the other side. I know my eldest tort would have no trouble getting up onto it from the enclosure. Then there's quite a fall on the other side. Just something to bear in mind. It's a great area otherwise. __________________ 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

21-07-2012, 09:22 AM	#6
Alison Jane Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rayleigh, Essex, UK Posts: 36	That's amazing! I'm a newbie looking for inspiration and that is certainly inspirational. A question about cold frames: do they still let the UV light through, or are they simply there to provide some shelter?

21-07-2012, 08:03 PM	#7
Mrs Frog Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 4,419	I love it,so beautiful and peaceful looking __________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1442...06053/?fref=nf

21-07-2012, 09:55 PM	#9
shelmarie Member Hatchling Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: pontefract, west yorkshire Posts: 506	lovely enclosure, fancy coming and doing mine when you're finished __________________

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