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I have found that I'm building up a collection of these tubs. Their uses for tort keepers are almost infinate.

i really like the rabbit hutches. They are perfect plus I have a cat so the top part is a must. But tubs would work just fine if you dont have any pesky mammals lurking

Redfootedboxturtles Wrote:i really like the rabbit hutches. They are perfect plus I have a cat so the top part is a must. But tubs would work just fine if you dont have any pesky mammals lurking

Do you modify them to hold in humidity? I like these indoor rabbit cages as well, just think they would definitely need mods to retain humidity for Redfoots. (I jump on every one I run across on Craigslist, because they are great for small torts and hatchlings in Spring when I can move them in and out of the house on warm, sunny days and not worry about predators)

I always pick up used one too. I have too many. No I don't modify them at all. I use cypress mulch with a couple hide spots. And when I give the big guys water I always soak down the mulch. Has to be done every day. But it says nice best of both worlds ventilation and humidity.

Redfootedboxturtles Wrote:I always pick up used one too. I have too many. No I don't modify them at all. I use cypress mulch with a couple hide spots. And when I give the big guys water I always soak down the mulch. Has to be done every day. But it says nice best of both worlds ventilation and humidity.

Do you have pics of the ones you have setup for small redfoots by chance?

Check for posts in the photo section(not right now) I will probably be able to get out and take a ton of pictures over the weekend. Actually I will take some snaps right now and post them in here

JustAnja Wrote:

Redfootedboxturtles Wrote:I always pick up used one too. I have too many. No I don't modify them at all. I use cypress mulch with a couple hide spots. And when I give the big guys water I always soak down the mulch. Has to be done every day. But it says nice best of both worlds ventilation and humidity.

Do you have pics of the ones you have setup for small redfoots by chance?

"Come as you are" pic of my rabbit cage for two small redfoots.



Here are the room mates.

Now if we all lived in Southern FL we could do like Vince does. I think he keeps forgetting most of us have below FREEZING temps right now. And heating systems suck the humidity right out of the air.

If your redfoot looks like he's crying all of the time.. it's because the air is too dry!

* We are not what we think we are.. but what we think, we are *

For the tubs I build a top from 1x1s and 1x2s with 1/4 " chicken wire. Measure inside dimensions tub and cut 1x1 s to size, staple chicken wire to this frame, cut 1x2 at 45 degree angle with inside dimension matching that of the 1x1, and secure these pieces together. This is a dog and cat proof cover. Use plastic on this cover to adjust humidity. This basic design worked for me for about 20 years.

very right. I never get out of my area of florida. Freezing ....whats that? By the way those are two turtletary redfoots. 8'))

No, I have 4 of the little pigs and they are great.