My tortoise comes out in the morning around 9AM or after. Sometimes I go in and he's watching or listening but comes to the opening of his hide. It's breakfast time. Then he moseys around on and off through the day or naps if he feels like it. They are active but you would have to sit and watch all day to catch everything. Saphire will sit and study something for a couple of hours with his head stuck out. There's no mistaking what his opinion is when he makes up his mind. It's hilarious. You might have to place Mikey near the food tile at first until you get a routine established. If you place him or her right next to the food the little brat might just go clomping right through it. They can smell so just keep things relaxed for a while. It helps to have the hide opening facing the morning sun if you can. I hope that helps. I would at least try to daily show where the food tile is and do the necessary things. Just go slowly at first.that makes me feel so much better. How much do they sleep? He buried himself and has been sleeping since we brought him home... basically all day. is this normal?