Shutterbug
Active Member
Hello everyone!
I am the owner to a 2 year old Sulcata tortoise. I am in western Canada where temperatures in winter can vary between -10 to -45.
I am wanting to pre plan and make sure I have a suitable set up so Olive can be as happy and healthy as possible during our winter months - when she is bigger and no longer able to come into the house.
Currently my plans are to purchase a prefab garage and customize it slightly (eliminating the garage doors) It would be 24x24, and of course insulated and heated.
Due to the occasional power outages and dangerous temperatures we reach, Im thinking of having a STURDY table/box built on one side and installing either a wood or pellet stove to ensure alternative heat sources that don't rely on electricity.
Of course one side will have a basking area with CHE, and UVB.
The enclosure will be attached to her large summer yard (approximately half an acre, but would eventually like to expand to an acre). Its already set up with posts, actual fencing begins next summer.
Looking for any more advice, recommendations, ideas that have worked well for others in northern climates, etc.
I am the owner to a 2 year old Sulcata tortoise. I am in western Canada where temperatures in winter can vary between -10 to -45.
I am wanting to pre plan and make sure I have a suitable set up so Olive can be as happy and healthy as possible during our winter months - when she is bigger and no longer able to come into the house.
Currently my plans are to purchase a prefab garage and customize it slightly (eliminating the garage doors) It would be 24x24, and of course insulated and heated.
Due to the occasional power outages and dangerous temperatures we reach, Im thinking of having a STURDY table/box built on one side and installing either a wood or pellet stove to ensure alternative heat sources that don't rely on electricity.
Of course one side will have a basking area with CHE, and UVB.
The enclosure will be attached to her large summer yard (approximately half an acre, but would eventually like to expand to an acre). Its already set up with posts, actual fencing begins next summer.
Looking for any more advice, recommendations, ideas that have worked well for others in northern climates, etc.