I decided to remodel one of my old enclosures into a new home for one of my Homes Hingeback groups.
This pen has been sitting empty for several years and as you can see, was pretty over grown. The bottom wire and lip was still in great shape, so it was kept.
We decided to combine it with one of the Russian enclosures to make a duplex. During the winter a heavy snow storm with high winds had taken out that enclosure's upper walls and roof, so it was needing work done on it too.
First we added corner supports and trimmed the willow down to the stomp (again).
With the support frames up.
This is Jeff working on attaching the wall wires. I have the sweetest husband. This is how he spends his "at home, off time"!
I have a door! For some reason, this door is just about my most favorite part of the duplex.
One of my big issues was how to use the existing pool. While it had been fine for the original housing of a NA wood turtle, it was a bit too deep for the Homes.
Next came the fun part...the planting. While I still have a few things to add, here's a taste of how it looks.
The pool filled in with blocks and rocks until it's more shallow and easily accessible. Doesn't have the moving water I want, but I left it so once I stay at home, it can easily be added.
With some plants and whimsey added around it.
Some of the hosta plantings on the more shaded side.
What is an enclosure without atleast one Althea (Rose of Sharon)?
I love the old willow stump, so we kept it. As you can see, the willow is once more coming back.
A longer over view. It's a rather small enclosure, only about 12' by 12', but for a couple of Homes it should be large enough.
A little different then it was at first.
Like I said, I still have a few things to do, like the hide areas and I am going to try a nesting box.
So thoughts? ideas? suggestions?
This pen has been sitting empty for several years and as you can see, was pretty over grown. The bottom wire and lip was still in great shape, so it was kept.
We decided to combine it with one of the Russian enclosures to make a duplex. During the winter a heavy snow storm with high winds had taken out that enclosure's upper walls and roof, so it was needing work done on it too.
First we added corner supports and trimmed the willow down to the stomp (again).
With the support frames up.
This is Jeff working on attaching the wall wires. I have the sweetest husband. This is how he spends his "at home, off time"!
I have a door! For some reason, this door is just about my most favorite part of the duplex.
One of my big issues was how to use the existing pool. While it had been fine for the original housing of a NA wood turtle, it was a bit too deep for the Homes.
Next came the fun part...the planting. While I still have a few things to add, here's a taste of how it looks.
The pool filled in with blocks and rocks until it's more shallow and easily accessible. Doesn't have the moving water I want, but I left it so once I stay at home, it can easily be added.
With some plants and whimsey added around it.
Some of the hosta plantings on the more shaded side.
What is an enclosure without atleast one Althea (Rose of Sharon)?
I love the old willow stump, so we kept it. As you can see, the willow is once more coming back.
A longer over view. It's a rather small enclosure, only about 12' by 12', but for a couple of Homes it should be large enough.
A little different then it was at first.
Like I said, I still have a few things to do, like the hide areas and I am going to try a nesting box.
So thoughts? ideas? suggestions?
