Good luck, Andrew, and let us know how you get on. And the mini greenhouse is a great idea, as seedlings need lots of light or they will grow straggly -- just be sure that on a hot day it doesn't get too hot inside your mini greenhouse or there is a chance that they could dry out too much).
Nina
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- 28 Mar 2017, 09:07
- Forum: Diet and Nutrition
- Topic: Growing weeds at home
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20355
- 27 Mar 2017, 13:40
- Forum: Diet and Nutrition
- Topic: Growing weeds at home
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20355
Re: Growing weeds at home
Hi Andrew and welcome from me too. I think 1m x 1m will be ample for a young Horsfield, especially if you grow weeds like Smooth Hawksbeard, Sowthistle and Evening Primrose plants that grow tall and therefore take up less space on the ground. And of course you can do successive sowings of seed, so t...
- 22 Mar 2017, 14:46
- Forum: News, Announcements and Events
- Topic: Spam being posted
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8884
Re: Spam being posted
Just a quick update. It seems more in control at the moment with much less spam coming in - so thanks to everyone for being patient while we're deaing with this.
Nina
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- 22 Mar 2017, 11:00
- Forum: Diet and Nutrition
- Topic: Weight Gain
- Replies: 16
- Views: 29090
Re: Weight Gain
Hi Emma, LOL -- Before and after what? Eating? I didn't think the amount looked too bad, but actually if they only weigh just over 130g and 220g, maybe it is a bit much, I really don't know. Try reducing Ptolemy's amount for a week or so and see what happens. Hopefully one of the others will come on...
- 22 Mar 2017, 10:56
- Forum: News, Announcements and Events
- Topic: Spam being posted
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8884
Re: Spam being posted
I know, and it's so infuriating! So far they have all been posted in the General Care forum. The post a message, we ban their username and delete the message and then a new message with a different username comes in. We've banned over 50 messages since 7.30 this morning. So sorry if this is botherin...
- 22 Mar 2017, 08:39
- Forum: News, Announcements and Events
- Topic: Spam being posted
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8884
Spam being posted
Unfortunately last night a spammer posted a number of messages our Forum, and we apologise if you have read these messages before we had a chance to delete them. We have now deleted lthose messages and banned the sender, but if more messages are sent in today, please know that we are working to solv...
- 21 Mar 2017, 18:30
- Forum: Aquatic Species
- Topic: Razorback musk Turtle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 26956
Re: Razorback musk Turtle
Aww what a great story. And this little lady surely had luck on her side when she managed to find a home with you! Now you're teasing everyone with references to the Coke tank and the Jack Daniels tank. People won't know what you're talking about -- lol, but I do . . . . . .
Nina
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- 21 Mar 2017, 14:52
- Forum: Diet and Nutrition
- Topic: Weight Gain
- Replies: 16
- Views: 29090
Re: Weight Gain
LOL -- snap! I don't have the template of the shell, but I definitely do the 'one plantain leaf for Doris, one for Dolly, one sowthistle leave for Doris and one for Dolly,' etc. I think we are both a bit over the top in that way :shock: What is puzzling is the one tortoise is gaining almost ten time...
- 21 Mar 2017, 08:32
- Forum: Aquatic Species
- Topic: Razorback musk Turtle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 26956
Re: Razorback musk Turtle
Oh wow! What an amazing shell. Where was that photographed, Joe?
Nina
Nina
- 20 Mar 2017, 20:36
- Forum: African Species
- Topic: Sulcata pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27742
Re: Sulcata pics
PMSL -- yes, stick with Jesus, it's a brill name. By the way, do you pronounce it the English way (geezus), or the Spanish way (haysoos)? The Spanish way does have a sort of flair to it
- 20 Mar 2017, 20:34
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Outside enclosure
- Replies: 16
- Views: 34284
Re: Outside enclosure
So true. I'm not particularly inventive with enclosures -- not a patch on BigJoe -- but it's sometimes fun to see what you can do with very little!
Nina
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- 20 Mar 2017, 20:32
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Can tortoises catch a cold?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7372
Re: Can tortoises catch a cold?
Hi Sally, Whew! So glad to hear that he is all right -- they do know how to worry us, dont they? When you do go to the vet, remember to take a relatively fresh sample of poo with you, so that it can be analysed for parasites (worms, mainly). Worms are fairly common and easy to get rid of, so no prob...
- 20 Mar 2017, 19:54
- Forum: African Species
- Topic: Sulcata pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27742
Re: Sulcata pics
What a handsome Beardie! She is lovely and looks so healthy -- but the thought that Jesus laid eggs sort of boggles the mind! Alll the creatures in your mini zoo are so lucky to have found you Bex!
Nina
Nina
- 20 Mar 2017, 19:48
- Forum: Aquatic Species
- Topic: Common musk Turtle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 15876
Re: Common musk Turtle
Great photo! There is a whole ecosystem on that tortoise's shell!
Nina
Nina
- 20 Mar 2017, 19:46
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Outside enclosure
- Replies: 16
- Views: 34284
Re: Outside enclosure
That reminds me of an outdoor enclosure I had once, in a previous house. It was surrounded on two sides by the wall of the house, on one side by a garden wall, and on the fourth side I just put breeze blocks up. It was a concrete patio, so I dumped loads of soil and sand on it until it was about fiv...
- 20 Mar 2017, 19:36
- Forum: North American Species
- Topic: Tortoises from N.America
- Replies: 5
- Views: 19604
Re: Tortoises from N.America
Oh dear, the poor little one in your hand! Was he partially run over on the road? They are such an attractive species -- really pretty shell patterns and sweet heads.
Nina
Nina
- 20 Mar 2017, 18:50
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Outside enclosure
- Replies: 16
- Views: 34284
Re: Outside enclosure
Joe, you are undoubtedly the king of outdoor enclosures -- I always love what you do, and I'm sure people will get lots of inspiration and great tips from your photos -- thanks so much for posting them! Nina P.S. People ain't seen nothin yet -- wait until they get a look at your turtle ponds -- whic...
- 20 Mar 2017, 18:47
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Outside enclosure
- Replies: 16
- Views: 34284
Re: Outside enclosure
Really nice enclosure, Bex! and pretty escape proof from what I can see!
Nina
Nina
- 20 Mar 2017, 18:45
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Tortoise Tables don't have to square
- Replies: 2
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Re: Tortoise Tables don't have to square
Great tortoise table, Joe! And I completely agree about the 'L' shape. Another advantage is that the tortoise can't see from one end of the enclosure to the other, so it's a more interesting environment for him, and encourages him to explore (lol -- 'now I wonder what I'll find round that corner'). ...
- 20 Mar 2017, 18:43
- Forum: African Species
- Topic: Sulcata pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27742
Re: Sulcata pics
Oh my, what a sight -- great photos! Is the big lizard yours too (forgive me as I'm not good at species ID on lizards -- lol I'm not even good at species IDs on tortoises!). What species is he -- he's gorgeous!
Nina
Nina
- 19 Mar 2017, 23:07
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Can tortoises catch a cold?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7372
Re: Can tortoises catch a cold?
Hi Sally, Sorry to hear that Tuga is a bit under the weather. I don't think that tortoises get colds as such, but they can get something called Runny Nose Syndrome (RNS) which is a respiratory infection and can be serious. Keep an eye on him over the next few days and if his nose is still running a ...
- 19 Mar 2017, 21:34
- Forum: General Tortoise Care
- Topic: Fantastic new forum
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15417
Re: Fantastic new forum
Great to see you here, Laura. We're still ironing out a few little wrinkles, but we're really pleased with the way it's turned out.
Nina
Nina
- 19 Mar 2017, 20:03
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Indoor enclosure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 36849
Re: Indoor enclosure
Helen breeds only the best!
Nina
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- 19 Mar 2017, 19:40
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Indoor enclosure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 36849
Re: Indoor enclosure
Hi Bex,
Here is the sort of thing Lin was talking about (this is one of Helen's enclosures and I'm sure she won't mind me posting the photo.
Nina
Here is the sort of thing Lin was talking about (this is one of Helen's enclosures and I'm sure she won't mind me posting the photo.
Nina
- 19 Mar 2017, 13:48
- Forum: Enclosures
- Topic: Indoor enclosure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 36849
Re: Indoor enclosure
Hi Bex, You've put the reflectors on perfectly, and no need to angle them. There are two things though: 1. How far away from the top of the tortoise's shell is that strip light? If it is new, I think they shouldn't be less than 12" above the shell -- but the instructions on the box should tell ...