They both love the pond area but after reading the info the last thing I want is for either of them to fall in. They haven't gone near the edge once but I can't be too careful.As you all know I'm the one that did everything wrong. We are building and outdoor enclosure in the area attached. I wanted them to have the entire backyard but I now know that with the pond and other hazards it makes sense to give them a secured space. Thank you for all your inputView attachment 273564View attachment 273565
Yes we will be creating two separate spaces.Your making them their own enclosure though right?
They can not be housed in pairs. One will bully/kill the other.
That pond is really nice. Smart too keep them away from it as it would be ruined once they decided to check it out closer.
Can I have one enclosure but separate hides and divided spaces or noYour making them their own enclosure though right?
They can not be housed in pairs. One will bully/kill the other.
That pond is really nice. Smart too keep them away from it as it would be ruined once they decided to check it out closer.
The tortoises should not be able to see or contact each other.Can I have one enclosure but separate hides and divided spaces or no
OK, thanks.The tortoises should not be able to see or contact each other.
Stupid question, can they smell each other if they're close or just need to see.The tortoises should not be able to see or contact each other.
I'm trying to figure out if I can have their enclosure side by side or if it needs to be across the yard. If course side by side I would build the wall tall enough not to see. Sorry for all the questions. This two torts thing really threw a wrench in the backyard plans. I just want to make sure I do it correctlyStupid question, can they smell each other if they're close or just need to see.
It can be side by side. Make the divider so that cant see thru or look over and sturdy so they cant just bust through.I'm trying to figure out if I can have their enclosure side by side or if it needs to be across the yard. If course side by side I would build the wall tall enough not to see. Sorry for all the questions. This two torts thing really threw a wrench in the backyard plans. I just want to make sure I do it correctly
Thank you!It can be side by side. Make the divider so that cant see thru or look over and sturdy so they cant just bust through.
You can do the same with the hide. Make it so that half is on one side and half the other side with a divider down the middle of the hide. Then you only have too make one large hide
Do I need heat if I'm just using it for the fair weather months.Thank you!
Not stupid. Yes, they can smell each other, but it should still be okay. If wall pacing becomes a problem, you might have to separate them further.Stupid question, can they smell each other if they're close or just need to see.
Here is an example of the type of night box/enclosure that Barb is talking about:It can be side by side. Make the divider so that cant see thru or look over and sturdy so they cant just bust through.
You can do the same with the hide. Make it so that half is on one side and half the other side with a divider down the middle of the hide. Then you only have too make one large hide
Depends on the temperatures. If you are only using the outdoor enclosure during times when temps are warm enough, then no heat is needed. If you want to use it during cooler mornings or evenings or rainy days, then you should have a dry, insulated, thermostat controlled, heated box for each one, or a double door, divided, single box like the one I linked above.Do I need heat if I'm just using it for the fair weather months.
I devived my enclosure but as they could still smell and see through the fence , they continued to try and fight. With both not eating and losing weight. Read my my post about what happened to us having two together. It was nearly death for one of them .I'm trying to figure out if I can have their enclosure side by side or if it needs to be across the yard. If course side by side I would build the wall tall enough not to see. Sorry for all the questions. This two torts thing really threw a wrench in the backyard plans. I just want to make sure I do it correctly
I was going to use cinder blocks to divide their spaces so they would not see each other.I devived my enclosure but as they could still smell and see through the fence , they continued to try and fight. With both not eating and losing weight. Read my my post about what happened to us having two together. It was nearly death for one of them .