gamera154
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what do you guys thinkoutdoor enclosure update
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what do you guys think
I can't quite tell, but on the first photo is their any way that your tort could squeeze out on the side where the fence meets the white part?
I know Russians can be escape artists. Is this enclosure for when you are watching him or for extended unsupervised time outside?
I know Russians can be escape artists. Is this enclosure for when you are watching him or for extended unsupervised time outside?
gamera154
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oh it looks like theres no wall but there
and is its kinda half and half i let him out there and check on him every 30-45 mins i dont let him out if im not here
and is its kinda half and half i let him out there and check on him every 30-45 mins i dont let him out if im not here
I'm sorry to shoot you down, Adrian, but chicken wire is NOT a good fencing material for tortoises - especially the wily escape artist Russian tortoise. He'll be able to climb out of their in the blink of an eye. Please listen to my voice of experience.
When I first moved out to the country about 25 years or so ago, I brought with me several of my tortoise partner's tortoises that I was caring for while he got set up for them back in Philadelphia. I put out T-posts and chicken wire. Actually made a pretty nice pen for the tortoises. The fence was tight with no escape holes. I put Will's hingeback tortoises in there and within a day they were all gone. And my chicken wire was 4' tall.
When I first moved out to the country about 25 years or so ago, I brought with me several of my tortoise partner's tortoises that I was caring for while he got set up for them back in Philadelphia. I put out T-posts and chicken wire. Actually made a pretty nice pen for the tortoises. The fence was tight with no escape holes. I put Will's hingeback tortoises in there and within a day they were all gone. And my chicken wire was 4' tall.
gamera154
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Oh
Oh no this is to keep the dogs out they used to get in and destroy everything also I want to plant some thing to climb it so it turns into an edible wall
I have to agree. A Russian is going to make short work escaping from this enclosure. A solid smooth surface is the only thing they can't climb. Even then it is a good idea to cap corners. I think they can almost levitate.
gamera154
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He's only ever escaped once and that spit has Ben improved and even then he just wanted to go inside because I heard him scratching at the door but I will take all of your advice and take it into consideration I just can't do anything right now because it is raining here and school starts at an hour
gamera154
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made it biger and added a pond puddle any advice is appreciated I did this in one day today
Did you ever find the hingeback torts?
She tried to escape a few times when we were building her enclosure. Put her out in the evening everyday to see how she could escape although she have not managed to escape. I needed to put lips at the sides and add boards so that she can't reach the higher holes.
gamera154
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My guy doesn't try to get out any more well he dose but I fix those spots eminently
gamera154
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How big is she
About 8 inch carapace
gamera154
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I didn't know hingbacks could climb
Good climber
they can
gamera154
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No thoughts on the extension 
gamera154
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what I have done today
I think it's great you turned the corner with your enclosure. the L shape will allow more sun/shade combos.
The pond is larger than necessary. Simply because it's less walking space for the tort but that's just a personal preference.
The aquarium gravel could be a big concern though.
It also looks very deep with a steep edge. Maybe it's the photos?? But if it is, the tort may not use it and I know you don't want to waste time and effort.
More space is always a good thing but your enclosure makes me too uncomfortable. I'm afraid your tortoise will tell you just how risky that fencing is. Yikes.
the L shape will allow more sun/shade combos.The pond is larger than necessary. Simply because it's less walking space for the tort but that's just a personal preference.
The aquarium gravel could be a big concern though.
It also looks very deep with a steep edge. Maybe it's the photos?? But if it is, the tort may not use it and I know you don't want to waste time and effort.
More space is always a good thing but your enclosure makes me too uncomfortable. I'm afraid your tortoise will tell you just how risky that fencing is. Yikes.
I agree with team Gomberg about the pond depth and the boundary height.
For the pond you could add some stones to reduce the depth. Maybe some edible aquatic plants(water cress).
I can't find the thread, but I was very impressed with jacqui's outdoor hingeback enclosure. The water feature idea was excellent.
@Jacqui any chance of you linking your thread in here please.
For the pond you could add some stones to reduce the depth. Maybe some edible aquatic plants(water cress).
I can't find the thread, but I was very impressed with jacqui's outdoor hingeback enclosure. The water feature idea was excellent.
@Jacqui any chance of you linking your thread in here please.
