Any tips on helping my tortoise lay infertile eggs in garden? Ground is hard but I’ve dug many holes

[Sue Martin]

Any tips on helping my tortoise lay her infertile eggs in garden? Have dug many holes to soften soil as ground so hard at the mo,but still no luck,have also tried large box with soft soil,thanks in advance if can help.sue

 

[wellington]

What makes you think she has eggs she needs to lay?
One thing that helped mine was a car ride. I know too funny, but it worked on some of her eggs, just not all.
Maybe try watering down the dirt or try more loosening of it, so it will make it easier.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Try mixing in a lot of compost . It will soften the soil .

 

[Sue Martin]

What makes you think she has eggs she needs to lay?
One thing that helped mine was a car ride. I know too funny, but it worked on some of her eggs, just not all.
Maybe try watering down the dirt or try more loosening of it, so it will make it easier.

She is scratching/scraping around in many areas of lawn,I have been watering the loosened areas I’ve made,I’ve now sectioned an area so when she does come out I’ll put her there for periods of time,I will try a ride in the car,and may get her xrayed to be sure,thank you for replying.sue

 

[Sue Martin]

Try mixing in a lot of compost . It will soften the soil .

I have done that,but will sort the areas bit more,have now sectioned an area which I’ll be putting her in from time to time,so fingers crossed,thank you for replying to