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by TortyPerson
24 May 2022, 08:29
Forum: UK Plant Identification
Topic: More help with ID please!
Replies: 4
Views: 7156

Re: More help with ID please!

Fleabane?

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by TortyPerson
24 May 2022, 08:26
Forum: UK Plant Identification
Topic: More help with ID please!
Replies: 4
Views: 7156

More help with ID please!

Hi Nina and Lin.

Fleabane?

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This pink one is so pretty but have no idea what it is. I hope it's not another vetch!! :lol:

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Thanks,

TP
by TortyPerson
04 May 2022, 18:22
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Tortoises and hens
Replies: 2
Views: 5495

Re: Tortoises and hens

Thanks Lin. Yes it was their turn to be in lockdown! We still have covered shelters over the lawn to keep the wild birds separate but will be removing them now (till next time...). That's why it's covered in poop - the hens were previously living up in the field but it was too steep for the enclosur...
by TortyPerson
03 May 2022, 10:56
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Tortoises and hens
Replies: 2
Views: 5495

Tortoises and hens

Hello all, We have hens and a tortoise. Currently they live separate lives - the hens wander freely in almost all areas of the lawn and the tortoise stays in his outdoor enclosure when the weather is good. This is because we don't want the hens bothering the tortoise and passing on parasites and we ...
by TortyPerson
13 Apr 2022, 10:13
Forum: UK Plant Identification
Topic: Plant ID please
Replies: 2
Views: 5531

Re: Plant ID please

Great!! Thanks Lin.
by TortyPerson
12 Apr 2022, 20:55
Forum: UK Plant Identification
Topic: Plant Id
Replies: 5
Views: 7291

Re: Plant Id

Yes - daisies! Thanks all :D
by TortyPerson
12 Apr 2022, 20:41
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Lethargic tortoise
Replies: 3
Views: 6211

Re: Lethargic tortoise

Thanks Nina. He isn't so lethargic when he's outdoors so maybe it is boredom! Temperatures under the lamp are ok I think. I'll keep an eye. Thanks again for the advice.

TP
by TortyPerson
12 Apr 2022, 20:36
Forum: UK Plant Identification
Topic: Plant ID please
Replies: 2
Views: 5531

Plant ID please

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Thanks so much!

TP
by TortyPerson
07 Apr 2022, 09:00
Forum: Enclosures
Topic: UVB and outdoor cold frames
Replies: 2
Views: 6942

UVB and outdoor cold frames

Hi, Thinking of adding a cold frame (plastic not glass) to the tortoise's outdoor enclosure so that he has somewhere warm to go If he feels cold. But am I right in thinking that cold frames don't let UVB though? If they don't, are they suitable for a tortoise? We want to make sure he's getting the r...
by TortyPerson
01 Apr 2022, 08:44
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Lethargic tortoise
Replies: 3
Views: 6211

Lethargic tortoise

Hi everyone, (As usual!!), I'm a bit worried about Gonzales (7 year old med spur thigh) as its now lighter and warmer here in Ireland but he seems to have slumped into a long lethargy rather than livening up. He is eating, peeing, pooing and soaking almost every day but has stopped clambering around...
by TortyPerson
21 Mar 2022, 11:37
Forum: UK Plant Identification
Topic: More plants for id thanks
Replies: 11
Views: 9647

Re: More plants for id thanks

Thanks Nina
by TortyPerson
17 Mar 2022, 19:02
Forum: UK Plant Identification
Topic: More plants for id thanks
Replies: 11
Views: 9647

Re: More plants for id thanks

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Hi Nina and Lin,

Are these any good?


Thanks,

TP
by TortyPerson
16 Mar 2022, 11:00
Forum: UK Plant Identification
Topic: More plants for id thanks
Replies: 11
Views: 9647

Re: More plants for id thanks

Thanks Nina and Lin - yes I will but currently our neighbour has parked on top of it :D so I will have to wait till they have moved the car. Watch this space.

TP
by TortyPerson
16 Mar 2022, 10:55
Forum: Diet and Nutrition
Topic: Lawn grass
Replies: 6
Views: 9034

Re: Lawn grass

Thanks Nina, great news
by TortyPerson
14 Mar 2022, 16:37
Forum: Diet and Nutrition
Topic: Lawn grass
Replies: 6
Views: 9034

Lawn grass

We've started taking Gonzales for walks in the garden and were surprised to see him absolutely chowing down grass. He's a Spur thighed Greek tortoise and our lawn hasn't been sprayed or treated in any way for at least 5 years. Is this OK?

Thanks,

TP
by TortyPerson
14 Mar 2022, 16:19
Forum: UK Plant Identification
Topic: More plants for id thanks
Replies: 11
Views: 9647

Re: More plants for id thanks

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1. dandelion?

2. No idea.

3. Cats ear?

Thanks!

TP
by TortyPerson
14 Mar 2022, 16:17
Forum: UK Plant Identification
Topic: More plants for id thanks
Replies: 11
Views: 9647

More plants for id thanks

[attachment=2]20220314_115904.jpg[/attachment] [attachment=1]20220314_115006.jpg[/attachment][attachment=0]20220314_115948.jpg[/attachment] Hi all, Just want to check these as I wasn't sure if I have id'd them correctly or not. 1. yellow flower. Is this a dandelion? The leaves weren't serrated so I'...
by TortyPerson
14 Mar 2022, 16:07
Forum: Mediterranean Species
Topic: Scute looks damaged - updated
Replies: 12
Views: 12100

Re: Scute looks damaged - updated

Hi Nina I've deleted them from my phone! I'll upload some more in time though. Thanks Nina and Lin for all the help!
by TortyPerson
04 Feb 2022, 14:36
Forum: Mediterranean Species
Topic: Scute looks damaged - updated
Replies: 12
Views: 12100

Re: Scute looks damaged - updated

:D :D love those photos -- really made my day -- thanks TP!

Nina

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by TortyPerson
03 Feb 2022, 16:50
Forum: Mediterranean Species
Topic: Scute looks damaged - updated
Replies: 12
Views: 12100

Re: Scute looks damaged - updated

Thanks Nina, much appreciated.
by TortyPerson
02 Feb 2022, 15:53
Forum: Enclosures
Topic: Direct sunlight?
Replies: 3
Views: 6044

Direct sunlight?

Hi everyone, We are planning a bigger and more secure outdoor enclosure for Gonzales. Our garden is in the shadow of a mountain for most of the year so sunny spots near the house are hard to find. I don't really want to put the enclosure far away from the house as it will leave him vulnerable to cro...
by TortyPerson
02 Feb 2022, 15:43
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Worrying about my new baby Leopard
Replies: 24
Views: 15809

Re: Worrying about my new baby Leopard

Hi, I'm a bit of a newbie myself but just wanted to reply as I saw you're still waiting for responses. The experts here say tortoises dislike change and it's certainly true of our tortoise. When he first arrived, he was subdued for a few weeks and would only eat if fed treats by hand. We have had hi...
by TortyPerson
23 Jan 2022, 09:18
Forum: Mediterranean Species
Topic: Scute looks damaged - updated
Replies: 12
Views: 12100

Re: Scute looks damaged

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Latest photo of scute
by TortyPerson
23 Jan 2022, 09:11
Forum: Mediterranean Species
Topic: Scute looks damaged - updated
Replies: 12
Views: 12100

Re: Scute looks damaged

Update! Yet another scute/shell-related post from me but unfortunately there has been a development with Gonzales' shell... Nina you were absolutely right to suggest that that damaged scute might be lifting - I noticed today that the top layer of this scute is a tiny bit separated from the shell on ...
by TortyPerson
18 Jan 2022, 11:22
Forum: General Tortoise Care
Topic: Dry looking shell
Replies: 3
Views: 6163

Re: Dry looking shell

Thank you Nina, and wishing you and everybody at TTT a very happy new year!