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Gijoux

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Wow! That is fabulous. I can do that. I am just so excited. Yes, everything is big here! Wouldn't know how to live anywhere else. :):<3:
Thank you for the horse digestive reference. I understand that.

I think I will do the cinder block walls. Yours looks like they are 3 high on the short wall. Do I need to drive rebar down them to keep them from being pushed over? I could also plant leafy plants in them to hang over for him, like blue turf lily. Any ideas on how to fashion a gate for human visitors? I have nieces and nephews who live on our family farm who will want to come visit just like they do our goats, chickens, and horses.

What is a Blue Turf Lily? Is this a safe plant for Tortoises. I've heard that most Lily's are not safe. I planted Plantain in my barrier blocks.
 

Big Charlie

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lso I notice some times he will come out graze I’ll call him clap my hands to get his attention then yell his name he usually comes over and eats he will walk around then go back to his burrow more often he will come out and post up and look around for hrs then either go walk or go back in. Several times a day. One time he staid up till 830pm and decided to go sleep on the east side of the house I think he couldn’t find his burrow so slept order a rug is this normal?
Sometimes they will be too far from their house when they decide it's time to go to sleep and just park where they are. It isn't a problem if it is warm enough all night. If it isn't. you need to move him to his house. Usually, if you do this, he will go to his house the next night. Do you have a heated house for your tortoise for the winter? Even in Arizona, it gets too cold in the winter. During the summer, they go in and out of their burrow for temperature regulation. It is cooler in the burrow than out in the hot sun.
 
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