Sassy

[Alaskamike]

Sal follows pretty well now. But still depends on how comfortable he is in his spot.

Right now he is pooping on my lanai. Came in for a treat. It's kinda like having a cow.

 

[Alaskamike]

They are plenty wide for 2' if you lap them.
Yes. Those are what I got

 

[Big Charlie]

They are plenty wide for 2' if you lap them.
Yes. Those are what I got

Thanks!

 

[Alaskamike]

Sal got caught....
caught digging a burrow under my shed. But it's okay, really a good spot for one, and I'd rather there than under the chain link into another lot. I'll try to get a pic of him throwing dirt tomorrow if he goes back to it. Crazy guy

 

[Alaskamike]

Sal has begun a new project ...
A burrow under the shed. I saw some dirt flying and sure enough , he has a good start
I'll get a picture tomorrow

 

[Big Charlie]

Sal has begun a new project ...
A burrow under the shed. I saw some dirt flying and sure enough , he has a good start
I'll get a picture tomorrow

Be careful! We thought Charlie had started a burrow in a good spot too, and it was a great spot for several years, until we were worried our house might collapse. He never stopped digging! If the shed has a concrete base, he could scrape his shell on the concrete. I still think it is good for them to have burrows, especially in the summer, so they can get out of the heat.

 

[Alaskamike]

Yes. I do know it can get crazy. This shed is 10'x 16'. Aluminum walled And set on 2 - 8"x12" ' ( like railroad ties)
The corners are cabled in to steel anchors.

I would be concerned about a burrow that went under my house , driveway, or lanai. I couldn't allow that ! I think I saw the thread on Big Charlie's fiasco Here the rains could create a sink hole too, always a concern.

The folks I got him from said he never tried to dig in their yard. Course they said he was a girl too. Hahahaha.

I don't mind, in fact I too think a burrow is good for them. I planned on digging one for him eventually with a box and lined tunnel. But if he digs his own so much the better. Saves me the work. Long as it's in an okay area. My cat wasn't happy. He likes to lay under the shed sometimes and hunt little critters under there.

We have allot of sand here. So I do wonder about collapse in the rainy season. We will see.

This shed is also not on my property line , but deeper in my yard so all his tunnel will be in the yard - at least up to about 30'.

He's already got it under the cross beams. It's funny he dug for awhile. Went about 6'. Then when it started to get dark. Went back to his sleeping spot under the shrubs. Like a contractor building a house. - one day at a time.

 

[Alaskamike]

Here is a very short video I got on my cell phone of him starting the burrow.

 

[Alaskamike]

Sal's new Jewelry -
Got him a dog tag. That time he got out and got 6 blocks away freaked me a bit.

Amazing how far they can walk in a short time !
& even though I'm sure I have all potential escape routes blocked now .. This gives me more peace of mind.

Put it on with a product called PC-7 Marine 2part Epoxy
I scratched & sanded back of tag , sanded his shell. & seated it good.
I had to bend the rage a bit to form to shell. Kept it off growth lines.



Not as neat as I would have liked - but should do the job.

 

[Alaskamike]

Sal is doing well. Grazes daily and has several favorite night spots. Sometimes he sleeps under the shrubs , sometimes in his house.

Several times a week I give him Mazuri and some treats like watermelon , a boiled egg , or squash. He likes cucumber too.

I don't let him on my lanai often cause he poops like a horse

Here he is this morning peeking out of his house to see what the day will bring.

 

[Alaskamike]

Sal - enjoying a drink.

 

[Alaskamike]

Sal getting some treats prepared on a bed of Orchard grass. He was interested in the wine - but I decided that was a bridge too far , so I drank
It

 

[Alaskamike]

Haven't posted on Sal for awhile. He's doing well , spends more time in his house since it got cold at night but comes out everyday to eat & roam around.

Kids love him

 

[Alaskamike]

So got weight today. Right at 50 lbs. he was 36 lbs when I got him in Aug of 2015. So he's gaining. Not real fast but okay.

And 'fore ya ask , that's a dog tag epoxied to his shell with my phone #. He got out once. Took almost a week to locate him.

He loves his occasional squash.

 

[Alaskamike]

Sal has grown
Big boy !

 

[Alaskamike]

Here it looks like he has a headdress !

 

[Alaskamike]

Sal has fallen “ in lust” with a soccer ball. I heard the grunting & got a quick pic. But then left them alone.

 

[Maro2Bear]

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Cute...great new digs. Looks like a cuttlebone or a beak trim is needed? Looks a bit ragged, but a quick trim will help. I think. Nice pix, nice new area for Sassy.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Beak looks great now...i see i commented on an old pix. Looks good!

 

[Big Charlie]

View attachment 223273 Sal has fallen “ in lust” with a soccer ball. I heard the grunting & got a quick pic. But then left them alone.

That crazy look in his eyes! Charlie's love is a rock.