Hey everyone, I don't post on here to often but I wanted to share pictures of my Red Foot's outdoor enclosure. I built it this spring and it has hinges in all of the corners so that come winter it can fold up and be stored in the garage. When the lid is on it braces the walls and it's impossible for it to fold up. With the hinged corners I figured it would be easier to extend the length later as well; just unscrew one or more corners and attach an extra wall or two . Of course I'd add on another lid section too.
Tortollini's Outdoor Home by inkling13, on Flickr
Tortollini's Outdoor Home by inkling13, on Flickr
Tortollini's Outdoor Home by inkling13, on Flickr
Her cage is nestled into an empty section of flower bed and backs up against a rock wall. To the side is our gazebo/patio sitting area and whenever we're out there she comes over to say high. In front there's a small lilac bush and a hummingbird feeder so she gets to watch the hummers buzz overhead all day too
Tortollini's Outdoor Home by inkling13, on Flickr
Inside the cage I've got a plastic tote for a makeshift hide right now but at some point I'm going to make a wooden one maybe with a ramp so she can climb on top of it too. She's also got a large plastic potted plant saucer for a soaking dish. It's on a bit of a slant and there is a rock in the deeper end so in case it rains it doesn't become too deep. I also ringed it with some branches to help her climb in and out and there is a large log nearby that she absolutely loves climbing over. I've sat and watched her go back and forth over it five times in five minutes before just for fun. I think she likes the challenge of the climb. Next spring I'm going to try to plant some edible greens in places so she has more to browse on besides grass.
We live up in Central New York so I always have an eye on the temperature gauge. She goes out whenever its over 70F and on most summer days it gets into the 80s 90s. Most nights she comes inside though, since it usually drops into the 60s.
Tortollini by inkling13, on Flickr
All in all Tortollini seems very happy with her new outdoor digs, especially when her hibiscus plant is in bloom, as you can see. Now I'm back to the drawing board to design a new, bigger, and better indoor enclosure before winter!
Tortollini's Outdoor Home by inkling13, on Flickr
Tortollini's Outdoor Home by inkling13, on Flickr
Tortollini's Outdoor Home by inkling13, on Flickr
Her cage is nestled into an empty section of flower bed and backs up against a rock wall. To the side is our gazebo/patio sitting area and whenever we're out there she comes over to say high. In front there's a small lilac bush and a hummingbird feeder so she gets to watch the hummers buzz overhead all day too
Tortollini's Outdoor Home by inkling13, on Flickr
Inside the cage I've got a plastic tote for a makeshift hide right now but at some point I'm going to make a wooden one maybe with a ramp so she can climb on top of it too. She's also got a large plastic potted plant saucer for a soaking dish. It's on a bit of a slant and there is a rock in the deeper end so in case it rains it doesn't become too deep. I also ringed it with some branches to help her climb in and out and there is a large log nearby that she absolutely loves climbing over. I've sat and watched her go back and forth over it five times in five minutes before just for fun. I think she likes the challenge of the climb. Next spring I'm going to try to plant some edible greens in places so she has more to browse on besides grass.
We live up in Central New York so I always have an eye on the temperature gauge. She goes out whenever its over 70F and on most summer days it gets into the 80s 90s. Most nights she comes inside though, since it usually drops into the 60s.
Tortollini by inkling13, on Flickr
All in all Tortollini seems very happy with her new outdoor digs, especially when her hibiscus plant is in bloom, as you can see. Now I'm back to the drawing board to design a new, bigger, and better indoor enclosure before winter!