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    outdoor enclosure help

    Thanks I will take a look. I also have a large dog and have not had any issues with the foxes coming into the yard. My bigger concern is the birds of prey. Kelly
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    outdoor enclosure help

    I have a question for those of you in the Midwest (WI, MN, MI, IL, etc). Do you place a cover over your outdoor enclosures to protect from predators? I live in WI and there are critters everywhere including hawks and foxes (although my yard is fenced). Also, do you leave your shell babies in the...
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    Where to buy food for my Russians

    Thank you! This is really helpful. I have found at the local grocery store organic endive, radicchio (which my one guy loves), collard greens, red lettuce and turnip greens. But I will need to check out Willy Street, totally forgot about them! So I think we are ok until the spring thaw, in...
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    Eye issue slightly puffy

    It is about 12-15" from his back. I can replace it with a less intense bulb.
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    The Next Generation of Tortoise Husbandry?

    I just want to take a moment and say THANK YOU to this group. I found you on accident but have been welcomed and given wonderful advice so far. I appreciate your dedication to the tortoises out there as they need someone trying to make sure they are taken care of properly. Our animals are better...
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    Eye issue slightly puffy

    Hello Everyone, I am hoping you can help with giving some suggestions about how to proceed with my guy Pokey's eyes. They have been slightly puffy for a short time now. I thought it was his lights, so I changed them (listed below). Then I thought he might be dehydrated so he has been getting...
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    Where to buy food for my Russians

    Thank you so much for checking! I have considered growing some of my own food, it is I have two male with good appetites, one is named Piggy for a reason. BTW the other is Pokey although he can move. I will work on getting some starter pots and plant some of the broadleaf testudo seed mix and...
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    Where to buy food for my Russians

    Hello! I live in Madison area. I have finally been able to update the habitats and am now working on getting a more diverse and better diet for them. If you know of places in this area I can get more than (spring mix, collard and turnip greens, radicchio, escarole- all grocery store finds) I...
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    Russian Tortoise enrichment/habitat design

    So I have almost finished my boys new homes, just need to get new food stones (going this weekend). I know they are a little smaller than is recommended aprox 6 sqft each, but it is a huge step up from what they had (a 20gal L and 50gal tank) and they are both more active and seem happier. I...
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    Where to buy food for my Russians

    Hello everyone, This may be a topic that has been covered before, but I am new to the group. I live in Wisconsin and currently we are in a deep freeze. Getting weeds (suggested lists) is not an option right now. I am also not sure about during the summer since all my neighbors spray for weeds...
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    Russian Tortoise enrichment/habitat design

    Hello Everyone, This weekend I made my two adult males new tortoise table habitats. They have been living in glass terrariums for the last several years. I took what I have learned/read from this this group and some other and built them new homes. Right now they are really happy and...
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    Hello from Wisconsin

    Thank you YVonnne. They have a indoor enclosure for during the spring, fall and winter. I am just not sure if I should also have an out door one for the summer. I live in town and have a fenced yard, but would worry about them I think during the day.
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    Hello from Wisconsin

    Hello Everyone, Thank you for inviting me to your group. I have been the guardian of 2 male Russians since 1996. I have made some of the mistakes (ie getting a friend for Pokey). Found out after the fact they are very territorial. :o I have done some good things along the way as well, but am...
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