We may soon be getting a tortoise.My grandads friend can no longer look after hers so wheir going to adopt it.So please can you post pics of your outdoor tort pens to give me an ideaIf you know any good tort sites tell me please.
And some info on feeding would be good too.

Thanks alot,
Saffron xxx

Hiya, search 'shelled warriors' in google, there good. For feeding, it really depends on the breed of the tortoise.

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Hello Saff. As tom said it depends on the species of tortoise in regards to the diet.

For example med tortoises such as horsfields,hermanns need a weed diet, and can't have any fruit as it upsets the gut flora...in comparison u have red foots who need fruit,weeds,protein etc..then leopards n sulcata's who thrive on hays n grasses.

If you can find out what species it is you'll be getting we'll be able to help alot more in regards to feeding, and housing.

Tortoise Trust Web - Start Page < possibly one of the most accurate websites around..the founder has dealt with tortoises for over 35 years.
Tortoises


Here's a link to the outdoor tort enclosures from shelled warriors Shelled Warriors :: View topic - Outside enclosures- add your pictures

HTH


Katie

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If your really serious about tortoises I think you should do the Tortoise trust course you will really know your stuff then, even if you your not that interestd in torts I think the TT course is a good idea anyway because the tort still needs the right care. before the TT course I was on here asking all questions under the sun now I've nearly finished the course I haven't asked a question in ages!

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5 hermanns (little T, Turbo, Timone, Pumba and Paris)
2 Red foots (Elliot and Tommy)
1 chihuahua (rex)
1 jackrussel/daschund (scrappy)
2 cats (sparky and mieque)
6 glodfish (henry the 2nd, splodge,Bart, Homer,Speckle and ginge)
3 gerbils (timmy, raisin and squirt)
R.I.P Frank & Mr.T (hermanns torts) love you always.

yeah the course is fantastic! Well worth the thirty five pounds.


Katie

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The tort were getting is a herman and he is 14years old.so could you tell me what hermans like to eat and if you have a pic of an outdoor hermans setup then please post it.
thanks alot,
Saffron xxx

Hi Saff,

I have Hermanni's, there babys but the care is very much the same as for older one's, this tort guide will be perfect to help you set up for your tort, because it tells you step by step on feeding and housing;www.tlady.clara.net/TortGuide/index.htm

Try these other sites as well for further help;Shelled Warriors :: Index

Tortoise Trust

oh and hes called Bash.
I think its a girl but they said he is a boy

Best site you could visit for diet and housing information is tortoise trust!

Good luck!

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