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    Show me your best pics of your tort!

    Al & Donna are adjusting well to their new yard! Everyone’s getting along fine! I’m loving getting to know them!!
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    Newbie Needing Advice

    This is wonderful! They will come to us! All of my rescues, dogs, cats, hens... have been rescued! They find me!!! I’m new to torrties as well! I just acquired 2 45 year old CA Desert Tortoises from a friend going thru a divorce! She has had them their entire lives! Sad to see them...
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    wild Gopher Tortoise Video

    Wow! That was great! I had no idea that BIG tort was Mom! And they are both her offspring! I’m amazed learning about these wonderful creatures!!
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    new to tortoises

    Sow bugs don’t survive in my yard! My hens gobble em up quick!
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    Their first soak!

    Oh that’s good! My hens love that as well! I put corn & water into ice cube trays & bring them out frozen the hens. Any ideas for the totes along those lines for hydration and cooling off on these hot days?
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    "Dry, Dry Again" Kenneth A. Nagy

    Thank you! Enjoyed reading that article! Great info!
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    Their first soak!

    I have two CDTs and from reading the many posts here, I found the should have a soak! I’ve been holding onto this old galvanized bucket, a big one... for quite a while. I knew it would come in handy one day! My hens didn’t want to use it for a dust bath or a cool pool, so, it sat! Until...
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    Sad, malnourished CDT what should I do? (my GF's Cousin)

    Sometimes we just need to do what we need to do! I would physically take that poor baby and never look back! It would be great if she would become educated! Then the next poor soul may have a better chance! I know this was last year, does anyone know the outcome of this story?
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    How much ReptiCalcium?

    Lol! That was a great story!!
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    Tortoise genitals

    New to torts! Thx for the idea of sinking the water dish! Lol! Simple idea!
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    Tortoise genitals

    What kind of tort is this?
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    DT Red eyes and wet nose ,help please !

    I do hope your lil guy will be all right!! I use Vetericyn for my hens eyes as needed! Great stuff!!
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    DT Red eyes and wet nose ,help please !

    So glad to read this post. I didn’t realize they should not be allowed to hibernate the first winter in a new environment. My two DTs are from An area only 15-20 miles from me (with very similar weather/humidity etc where they are with me now) Id love to learn more about how to care for DTs...
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    What DOES your tortoise do all day?!

    I love that he follows you guys around! Mine are a 45yo displaced couple. Still getting used to my back yard in Pasadena CA. All animules are getting along great! My 20 yo Cooper, blind, deaf , gentle soul (beagle mix i think) & 5 lil hens! The sprinklers suddenly came on in the middle...
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    CA Desert Tortoises

    Hi Yvonne! Thank you for the idea! I am going to grab some cinderblock & get it going right away! I also have access to tons of Mulberry leaves! Loved your pix! My yard has a nice shady area under a fig tree, next to a fence where I think it will fit perfectly!! We don’t get too cold out...
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    CA Desert Tortoises

    Hi there! Thank you!! Yes, I’m so happy to have found this site!!! Toms house is amazing! I think I will be doing the cinderblock house due to my lack of carpentry skills! Lol!! [emoji171][emoji217][emoji171]
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    CA Desert Tortoises

    Hey Tom! Thank you for the advice! Beautiful shelter for your guys! Unfortunately, I am not so talented... I will more likely go w the cinderblock house w plywood top. I would love some of your cacti! My kids live in Castaic, so no problem stopping by to see you! In fact, we have 2...
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    CA Desert Tortoises

    Hi All! New to Tortoises. I have adopted (2) 45 yo torts. They have always free ranged. They are free ranging in my yard. I’d like to get a suitable shelter ready for them. I’d like them to be used to it before they actually need it in the colder months. We live in Pasadena, CA. Nice...
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