2019 Outdoor Build

[Momof4]

Hi!
We started the process of building a 60x60’ (approx) yard for my 5 tortoises!
It was supposed to be closer to 60x72 but the grading we had done was the biggest we could get. We are still trying to tweak it to maximize the area.
I’ll put up progress pics as we go!
I honestly have anxiety about the whole thing. It’s just overwhelming to me.

Day 1 Removing 40ft container

Cut in half for easy removal

Goodbye


Day 2-Teens cleaning up debris


Day-3 Grading has begun

 

[Ray--Opo]

Wow that is impressive!

 

[EllieMay]

Sweet!!!

 

[Momof4]

Day-4

Broke our sewer line




The start





Starting to dismantle old enclosure.


Our backs are a little or should I say a lot stiff tonight. We worked from 8-7:30pm. Hopefully back at it tomorrow depending on the rain.
We have about 50’ of panels, posts and gate to do.
Then, divide up for the 5 torts. Plus, a water line and electricity.
Trying to get a majority of it done because my husband has this thing that’s called a job and he already took Friday off for me.

 

[dmmj]

Nice to know Teens are good for something, can't wait to see the finished project

 

[NorCal tortoise guy]

Looking great!

 

[Momof4]

Looking great!

Thank you!!

 

[EllieMay]

Day-4

Broke our sewer line
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The start
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Starting to dismantle old enclosure.
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Our backs are a little or should I say a lot stiff tonight. We worked from 8-7:30pm. Hopefully back at it tomorrow depending on the rain.
We have about 50’ of panels, posts and gate to do.
Then, divide up for the 5 torts. Plus, a water line and electricity.
Trying to get a majority of it done because my husband has this thing that’s called a job and he already took Friday off for me.

Wow... this is amazing!!!

 

[SWFLTortoise]

Wow, that is going to be great. What kind of tortoises will you have in there?

 

[Relic]

When I see folks using tractors and trucks to construct a tortoise pen, and having an abundance of free space to build on, well, I get more than just a little jealous. That is going to be spectacular...thanks for sharing the pictures with us.

 

[Momof4]

Wow, that is going to be great. What kind of tortoises will you have in there?

One Sulcata who will get about half,
2 Ca deserts and 2 red foot.

And of course, I need to to divide it all up!! Can you imagine if we could just throw them all together? Life would be so much easier!

 

[Momof4]

When I see folks using tractors and trucks to construct a tortoise pen, and having an abundance of free space to build on, well, I get more than just a little jealous. That is going to be spectacular...thanks for sharing the pictures with us.

Lol! I get totally understand!!

Thank you! The rain has stopped the project. It’s a muddy ice rink. More rain this week so I’m very disappointed [emoji17]

 

[CarolM]

Lol! I get totally understand!!

Thank you! The rain has stopped the project. It’s a muddy ice rink. More rain this week so I’m very disappointed [emoji17]

Aahh, and here I was looking forward to more pics. Sigh I guess I am just going to have to be patient. But from what I have seen so far, it is going to be spectacular!!

 

[Momof4]

Aahh, and here I was looking forward to more pics. Sigh I guess I am just going to have to be patient. But from what I have seen so far, it is going to be spectacular!!

Thanks Carol!

I made a small cinder block area for one of the red foot and she was sinking in the mud and my foot got suctioned in while I was grabbing her. Yikes! I put her away and wash my flips and feet.

 

[Momof4]

More rain!! I can’t even dig a hole for trees and plants!

 

[CarolM]

Thanks Carol!

I made a small cinder block area for one of the red foot and she was sinking in the mud and my foot got suctioned in while I was grabbing her. Yikes! I put her away and wash my flips and feet.

Thank goodness you managed to save the situation. Redfoot, flips and feet!

 

[Relic]

More rain!! I can’t even dig a hole for trees and plants!

That's kind of ironic on my end; my wife and I used to vacation in San Diego for several reasons (seeing the Galops at the zoo was one), but the main one was the incredibly low chance of any rain spoiling our plans...go figure.

 

[Momof4]

Day 5

Digging down for block.



Someone decided to lay eggs in her new yard.


Moving heated houses was fun but for one we used the old Roman style with 5 PVC pipes.




Temp area for my Sulcata until his yard is fenced and safe.

 

[EllieMay]

Wow Kathy!!! SOOOO IMPRESSIVE!!!

 

[Momof4]

Wow Kathy!!! SOOOO IMPRESSIVE!!!

Thank you!!