Nice! You need a chair in there, don't forget!
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just one pic??
come on, we need more!
did you decide to grow the grass yourself? told you it was easy
come on, we need more!
did you decide to grow the grass yourself? told you it was easy
Team Gomberg said:just one pic??
come on, we need more!
did you decide to grow the grass yourself? told you it was easy
Shame on me! I posted two pictures in pretend chat 2, but neither of them have my guys in them. The grass and weeds are growing VERY well. I see new growth everyday. The Russian and tortoise grazing mix (from Carolina pet supply) is growing REALLY fast. The grass is thin, but about 4 inches long. Thanks for your help!
Sulcata (Dexter)
Russian (Ezek)
Sulcata (Dexter)
Russian (Ezek)
The grass is thin in the beginning. Believe it or not that fastest way to thicken it up, is to cut it. After 2 or 3 cuts it will be a totally different THICKER lawn
grazing lawn in this case
grazing lawn in this case
I'm trying to find a mini oil heater to heat the housing unit. Once I do, I will then connect it to the thermostat. Then I will be done! I am wondering if most members close the housing area for bed time, or if they just allow their young sulcatas to go in as they please.
Sulcata (Dexter)
Russian (Ezek)
Sulcata (Dexter)
Russian (Ezek)
I wouldn't. My sullies are 1 1/2 years old and when they actually get ready to move into their outdoor enclosure, I will put them in for the night, have the lights set on a timer to go off, and lock the door until the next morning. This way, they'll be safe from predators especially people.
It is in a greenhouse that is covered well. The only way a predator can get in is if it broke down my fence. I will have to make a door that can be closed then!
Sulcata (Dexter)
Russian (Ezek)
Sulcata (Dexter)
Russian (Ezek)
You do have the extra security of the fence.
Re: mini oil heater, you mean something like this? I think they have them on Amazon too.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/15162310?...1=g&wl2=&wl3=21486607510&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem
Re: mini oil heater, you mean something like this? I think they have them on Amazon too.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/15162310?...1=g&wl2=&wl3=21486607510&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem
Why couldn't a predator go over or under your fence? I've never seen any North American tortoise predators break down a fence, but I've see lots of them go over or under.
I lock up small ones every night. I lock up my adults on cold winter nights and leave the door open all summer. I think if a coyote or raccoon went in my night box, they'd get their mouth and or legs smashed. Those big ones smash first and ask questions later when you disturb them at night. They hit the side so hard it dents the plywood. Adults sulcatas can be formidable limb smashers.
I lock up small ones every night. I lock up my adults on cold winter nights and leave the door open all summer. I think if a coyote or raccoon went in my night box, they'd get their mouth and or legs smashed. Those big ones smash first and ask questions later when you disturb them at night. They hit the side so hard it dents the plywood. Adults sulcatas can be formidable limb smashers.
If you look at previou pages, you'll see it's completely covered and protected by steel studs, cement, and it's very sturdy. It's a greenhouse.
Sulcata (Dexter)
Russian (Ezek)
Sulcata (Dexter)
Russian (Ezek)
Blake m said:
Oh yes. Had to go back and look at the beginning of the thread. Now I remember. The pic you just posted didn't jog my memory. I remember the history now.
Your giant monster is going to outgrow this in a couple of years you know? Did you already tell me your plan for that 4 pages ago?
I still live at home (finishing my credential) and I will be moving out in 2 years or shorter. I will make sure that dexter will always be comfortable wherever living. I appreciate you laying out the concern for the happiness of my tortoise.
If, for some reason, dexter grows really fast, I will build an area at my grandmas (an investment home that I help pay the mortgage) that is half a mile away. Sun, space, and weeds grow like crazy.
Sulcata (Dexter)
Russian (Ezek)
If, for some reason, dexter grows really fast, I will build an area at my grandmas (an investment home that I help pay the mortgage) that is half a mile away. Sun, space, and weeds grow like crazy.
Sulcata (Dexter)
Russian (Ezek)
Okay. Let's recap:
1. You bought a tortoise from an excellent source.
2. You raised it perfectly and produced perfect results.
3. You have a large outdoor enclosure where your tortoise can roam and graze freely.
4. You have a plan for the future when he gets much bigger.
5. You have a BACK UP plan if plan "A" fails...
I think you get a perfect score my friend.
1. You bought a tortoise from an excellent source.
2. You raised it perfectly and produced perfect results.
3. You have a large outdoor enclosure where your tortoise can roam and graze freely.
4. You have a plan for the future when he gets much bigger.
5. You have a BACK UP plan if plan "A" fails...
I think you get a perfect score my friend.
Confidence officially boosted.
Sulcata (Dexter)
Russian (Ezek)
Sulcata (Dexter)
Russian (Ezek)
Momof4 said:
Thanks! He's such a pleasant dog! My girlfriend have him in dog school ad are really trying to get him to nt want to intimidate other dogs. Here he is the other day with me
Sulcata (Dexter)
Russian (Ezek)
The plants are THRIVING! More importantly, so is my sulcata.
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Cute pic of you are your GF's dog!
And the enclosure looks glorious!
And the enclosure looks glorious!
Thank you! I think the enclosure is being well used.
Looking very nice
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