Alaskamike
Well-Known Member
Tiny was 17 lbs this month. I moved him into a larger surround in April. About 2x the size. But I had to abandon his buried hide box. He has a dog house now , & next winter I'll heat it.
But ... in less than a week he was digging a new tunnel along the edge of the surround. I just let it go. It must be quite cozy by now. He comes out all covered in sand. Who knows how deep it goes. He much prefers his cave to the doghouse. Lol.
I like allowing him to have his cave. That is natural to them - instinctive. I have a 50 lb rescue in my back yard who lives under the shed. That hole is large. Could be 30' long by now. That one " Sal" has the run of about a 1/4 acre. He grazes mainly on grass & weeds. Any activity in the yard & he comes to you for possible treats. He loves Optunia Cactus pads & Hibiscus. I'll try & get some photos of him soon too.
It's rained all morning, but I'll take some shots of Tiny when it stops.
But ... in less than a week he was digging a new tunnel along the edge of the surround. I just let it go. It must be quite cozy by now. He comes out all covered in sand. Who knows how deep it goes. He much prefers his cave to the doghouse. Lol.
I like allowing him to have his cave. That is natural to them - instinctive. I have a 50 lb rescue in my back yard who lives under the shed. That hole is large. Could be 30' long by now. That one " Sal" has the run of about a 1/4 acre. He grazes mainly on grass & weeds. Any activity in the yard & he comes to you for possible treats. He loves Optunia Cactus pads & Hibiscus. I'll try & get some photos of him soon too.
It's rained all morning, but I'll take some shots of Tiny when it stops.