COLD DARK ROOM

[JoesMum]

Does any of my fine room mates no if this is suitable to use for my Clyde i think iv found that it's the coir that's causing the irritation to Clyde as iv removed it out his hide box and put in orchid bark and he is still making the slight popping but not as much and also he is not rubbing constantly at his eyes anymore or they no longer puffy however as he is a burrower and loves digging seems he's not fussed about the bark and also iv caught him twice trying to eat it

The word organic doesn't necessarily mean it's suitable. You really need to read the bag and be able to stick your hands in it. Unlike coco coir or orchid bark there are no standards.

The problem with soil is that it compacts when damp. The compost materials like orchid bark tend to remain less muddy and more diggable.

Is your tort eating the bark accidentally? - a bigger piece of slate or rock will help.

Do you have a cuttlebone in there? I have a couple in the cupboard if you want one; I'll happily post it to you.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Welcome home Adam!!!

Thank you, Kathy!
My bed last night was the most comfortable thing in the world.
(not an invitation).

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Does any of my fine room mates no if this is suitable to use for my Clyde i think iv found that it's the coir that's causing the irritation to Clyde as iv removed it out his hide box and put in orchid bark and he is still making the slight popping but not as much and also he is not rubbing constantly at his eyes anymore or they no longer puffy however as he is a burrower and loves digging seems he's not fussed about the bark and also iv caught him twice trying to eat it

They love to burrow.
I wouldn't use this stuff ?
What's in it ?
Many woods and plants they use to make this are toxic or irritants to tortoises.
I wouldn't risk it.

 

[Laura1412]

The word organic doesn't necessarily mean it's suitable. You really need to read the bag and be able to stick your hands in it. Unlike coco coir or orchid bark there are no standards.

The problem with soil is that it compacts when damp. The compost materials like orchid bark tend to remain less muddy and more diggable.

Is your tort eating the bark accidentally? - a bigger piece of slate or rock will help.

Do you have a cuttlebone in there? I have a couple in the cupboard if you want one; I'll happily post it to you.

Thank u Linda but I have got 3 pieces of cuttlebones in there also he is not eating it accidentally its nothing near his food his feeding slate is really big it's wen he's goin into his box he sat and tried to eat it I seem him 3 times do it iv still got the coir in the main enclosure at the moment as I'm unsure what to swap it to but the bark he is disdain n diggin but Neva content so I wanted something similar to the coir as he loved to dig in it

 

[johnandjade]

I am currently waiting for an appearance by the plumber: sewage started backing up in our bathtubs and shower this morning!!!!

SO GROOOOOOOOSSS!!!!

oh my!!

now they say it happens in 3's ... eds sink, your waste ... i'm doing plumbing work on saturday!! OMEN!!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Finally caught up with all my alerts and the posts here in the Cold Dark Room .
Off to the intro threads now.
Thanks to all of you wonderful Roommates for looking after the animals whilst i was away.
And for providing so much love and support for each other.

 

[johnandjade]

Hi everyone
All condos are occupied by the girls
The curtains go in this weekend. Currently I have old shower curtains draped over it for the time being.
Misting system will be installed on the patio this week before the weather gets too hot View attachment 202250
Shelly taking a peek View attachment 202251
Moe showing me how she feels about me taking her pictureView attachment 202254
Jay just not wanting to be bothered

awesome!! take a bow and accept a hi 5 mom

 

[johnandjade]

Does any of my fine room mates no if this is suitable to use for my Clyde i think iv found that it's the coir that's causing the irritation to Clyde as iv removed it out his hide box and put in orchid bark and he is still making the slight popping but not as much and also he is not rubbing constantly at his eyes anymore or they no longer puffy however as he is a burrower and loves digging seems he's not fussed about the bark and also iv caught him twice trying to eat it

i think, yes . if coir is causing irritation, perhaps its too dry?

 

[johnandjade]

There's a lot of very lovely people here in the Cold Dark Room.
And then there's me.

our dark lord

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

our dark lord

Indeed.
Grr.

 

[johnandjade]

They love to burrow.
I wouldn't use this stuff ?
What's in it ?
Many woods and plants they use to make this are toxic or irritants to tortoises.
I wouldn't risk it.

the golden rule, if in doubt...

LEAVE IT OUT

 

[johnandjade]

Finally caught up with all my alerts and the posts here in the Cold Dark Room .
Off to the intro threads now.
Thanks to all of you wonderful Roommates for looking after the animals whilst i was away.
And for providing so much love and support for each other.

sorry about the mess boss

 

[Laura1412]

i think, yes . if coir is causing irritation, perhaps its too dry?

No oven wen iv put water in and given it mix round he is rubbing at his eyes and the lids look to puff up I read posts and people say they use organic top soil then some say not to use I just want a substrate that's like coir that he can dig in and not be a impaction risk if he does nibble on sum iv been told by a member who keeps Russian to use organic top soil or peat moss but I can't get part moss here I'm losin will to live with substrate

 

[Laura1412]

No oven wen iv put water in and given it mix round he is rubbing at his eyes and the lids look to puff up I read posts and people say they use organic top soil then some say not to use I just want a substrate that's like coir that he can dig in and not be a impaction risk if he does nibble on sum iv been told by a member who keeps Russian to use organic top soil or peat moss but I can't get part moss here I'm losin will to live with substrate

Should say even this fone keypad

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

sorry about the mess boss

It's okay.
I can't see it.

 

[johnandjade]

No oven wen iv put water in and given it mix round he is rubbing at his eyes and the lids look to puff up I read posts and people say they use organic top soil then some say not to use I just want a substrate that's like coir that he can dig in and not be a impaction risk if he does nibble on sum iv been told by a member who keeps Russian to use organic top soil or peat moss but I can't get part moss here I'm losin will to live with substrate

i would post up as many pics as you can, lighting may be the issue?

 

[johnandjade]

I'm glad to be here, feel.like I am starting to know people

 

[johnandjade]

ahhh, hame

fidos already in bed... the degus are busy running in there wheels (all 4 at the same time) jades about to start making flapjacks for the first time *crosses fingers.

as for me;

in my onsie,
bud in hand,
...


????
...



... no more to report, it's more than enough for lucky little me

 

[Laura1412]

ahhh, hame

fidos already in bed... the degus are busy running in there wheels (all 4 at the same time) jades about to start making flapjacks for the first time *crosses fingers.

as for me;

in my onsie,
bud in hand,
...


????
...



... no more to report, it's more than enough for lucky little me

Bless fido and good on jade having a bash at flapjack I wish I lived near as I love them

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

ahhh, hame

fidos already in bed... the degus are busy running in there wheels (all 4 at the same time) jades about to start making flapjacks for the first time *crosses fingers.

as for me;

in my onsie,
bud in hand,
...


????
...



... no more to report, it's more than enough for lucky little me

Sounds like Heaven to me.