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    Update on my little rescue

    Went and picked him up yesterday! Gave him a bath as soon as we got back. He seemed a little confused and distressed at first but after a few minutes he calmed down and ended up drinking a LOT of the water. Had 3 poos so I’m guessing he enjoyed it. He’s yet to explore most of the enclosure and...
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    Questions about adopting a horsefield - Urgent

    will do always wash my hands and everything before touching another tort because you never know. And like to keep my torts separate because i would hatefor them to fight or something whilst i’m not looking
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    Questions about adopting a horsefield - Urgent

    Is there anything i should look out for when i first get him or in the first few weeks. I’ve got a vets appointment booked for him but the earliest appointment is in 2 weeks! However they have said if there is any emergencies to bring him down straight away. I will be keeping an eye on his poo...
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    Questions about adopting a horsefield - Urgent

    that is my biggest worry tbf. I’ll keep him on a basic diet for a week or so then slowly introduce him to other things and see what he likes and what he doesn’t. I’ve heard before that once a tort is used to eating the same thing every day it’s difficult to get them to try other foods. I know...
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    Questions about adopting a horsefield - Urgent

    thank you. I’ve asked the seller to soak him whilst i wait but picking him up on Saturday. So excited to give him a better home. I’ll update when he’s here and settled in as I’m guessing i’ll have a few bumps and troubles but hopefully nothing that is too worrying. Any ideas on the shell though...
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    Questions about adopting a horsefield - Urgent

    Hi i’m the proud moma of 2 Horsefield torts who are 7 and 12 and a Hermann tort who is 5. I have a lot of experience with torts however i have never dealt with rescue or mistreated torts. later this week i will be adopting a 1 and a half year old Horsefield Tortoise who has obviously been very...
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