How much should I feed my russian tortoise and beak overgrown.

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It’s dark now let me see what I can find here in the light. I’m sure I have something like that. I don’t have a PO Box, but I’m not really worried about that from my end. I understand your concern though. I’ll look tomorrow and take some pictures of what I have. Take a look at shipping costs, but I’d think the best way would be USPS flat rate shipping due to the weight. Also the post office is probably most convenient for me.
Ok. We'll work it out. I don't want to put you out for doing this for me. I do have a phone no. I don't mind posting online...I want you to have time and fun with your little pricilla Rose first though. Then we'll do it.
 

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Pracilla seems to love her new enclosure. She’s been motoring around a lot and is more active. I have not caught her sleeping once today in the middle of the day. I can see her littlemfoot prints all over. She take brief stints in her hidy hut and has been digging. She is now sleeping half dig in. I’m glad to see her digging. She seems happy and proud of her new home.
 

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Pracilla seems to love her new enclosure. She’s been motoring around a lot and is more active. I have not caught her sleeping once today in the middle of the day. I can see her littlemfoot prints all over. She take brief stints in her hidy hut and has been digging. She is now sleeping half dig in. I’m glad to see her digging. She seems happy and proud of her new home.
Yes but once the original excitement and joy wears off...she may enjoy a siesta...sounds like she's really happy in her new digs. I'm so happy for you and Prascilla.
 

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Yes but once the original excitement and joy wears off...she may enjoy a siesta...sounds like she's really happy in her new digs. I'm so happy for you and Prascilla.
I do still want those rocks but I really don't want to interrupt your holidays. I'm usually on tortoise forum in the afternoon or evening so...if you see me being my usual buttheaded self...Cathie g...I'll give you my number so we can exchange personal info. Best wishes and hope you are having fun with Prascilla Rose.
 

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No worries. We will figure something out with the rocks. I appreciate your concern for the holidays. Thanksgiving is my favorite. My wife makes the best apple pie on earth. I’ll get you pictures over the coming days and we can tie in together to make arrangements to get them to you. I’ll Look at what I have and you can pick out your favorites. I’m sure I have something that you’ll like. I’m lucky with what resources I have. Lots of rocks, logs, Moss, and driftwood and I do t mind sharing here and there.
 

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No worries. We will figure something out with the rocks. I appreciate your concern for the holidays. Thanksgiving is my favorite. My wife makes the best apple pie on earth. I’ll get you pictures over the coming days and we can tie in together to make arrangements to get them to you. I’ll Look at what I have and you can pick out your favorites. I’m sure I have something that you’ll like. I’m lucky with what resources I have. Lots of rocks, logs, Moss, and driftwood and I do t mind sharing here and there.
Sounds great. We have time. Tortoises are never in a hurry (unless they are being an escape artist) so...I don't use logs, driftwood, and pet shop hides because my tortoise will find a way to get himself upside down. I even have to put his hut together at a certain height so he can't use it for monkey bars etc...
 

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Sounds great. We have time. Tortoises are never in a hurry (unless they are being an escape artist) so...I don't use logs, driftwood, and pet shop hides because my tortoise will find a way to get himself upside down. I even have to put his hut together at a certain height so he can't use it for monkey bars etc...
Sorry I didn’t get these to you yesterday, but I work a full time job and I do landscaping on the side. It was above freezing yesterday so I ran out to make some money last night.
 

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That’s basically half of what I have laying around. Some have fossils in them most don’t. Some are differently shaped, thinner or thicker, and I have a few reddish colored slate rocks, but those are thin. So just give me an idea of shape size and color and we can go from there.
 

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That’s basically half of what I have laying around. Some have fossils in them most don’t. Some are differently shaped, thinner or thicker, and I have a few reddish colored slate rocks, but those are thin. So just give me an idea of shape size and color and we can go from there.
I love the first 4. I'm hoping they are at least 6 inches in diameter. I also love 4 5 6 of the second set. Thank you so much for taking a time out for my tortoise. A little bigger is ok. Most of the natural rocks around my area are either sandstone or flint. And..they are round and wont work. I absolutely love the first4.
 

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Well you pick your poison they are all about 9” except the picture of 3 together those are about 6-7”. The first set of rocks is smaller in thickness and I would potentially be able to get all 4 rocks in one large flat rate shipping box. The second set is about double the thickness and you would have to pay for 2 flat rate boxes. So I guess it’s what you like and how much you want to put out for the rocks. Number 4 in the second set the triangle one is about a foot long so that’s longer than you were thinking, but might still fit in a box. A large flat rate box is about $20.00. That box is 12x12x5”.
 

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Well you pick your poison they are all about 9” except the picture of 3 together those are about 6-7”. The first set of rocks is smaller in thickness and I would potentially be able to get all 4 rocks in one large flat rate shipping box. The second set is about double the thickness and you would have to pay for 2 flat rate boxes. So I guess it’s what you like and how much you want to put out for the rocks. Number 4 in the second set the triangle one is about a foot long so that’s longer than you were thinking, but might still fit in a box. A large flat rate box is about $20.00. That box is 12x12x5”.
Ok ..I want the first four and no. 4 in the second set. There was a lot of rocks there that I thought would really be neat for you, to use in building Prascilla Rose's outdoor enclosure. Where do I send the money?
 

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