SheldonsKeeper
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Hello All,
So last night took my new lil rock to the vets and have to say, very very well behaved!!! Not in the slightest scared or trying to hide out in the shell, instead was being very inquisitive and wanted to explore
The vet has mentioned a few things that I am hoping I could get some advise on...
- IT’S A… GIRL!!! Finally got it confirmed that it is a girl (I know I posted a pic and a lot of people told me it was but just wanted to be 100%) So the name… She is called Tatty <3
- I have noticed since having her that she struggles to eat so mentioned this to the vet has looked at the lower jaw and said that there is a lot of side to side movement and was concerned so took an X-ray but everything came back fine and is in the correct place/ alignment, but will be monitoring it...
Has anybody else come across or experienced anything like this at all?
- The vet also mentioned that her beak is slightly over grown and might need a trim down (going back in a few weeks to check if it has worn down naturally and if not needs a trim)
Is this okay/ normal and not going to hurt or stress her?!
- The vet has also said that I shouldn't hibernate her this year due to the fact that;
* I have only had her about a month or so and don't know her well enough
* She is a bit light (going back in two weeks to check weight gain)
* The fact she failed hibernation last year (even though previous owners said she has been fine in years before)
So I am a first timer for overwintering and just want to know what is best, she isn't sleepy at the moment and still eating well but want to know;
* How long do they need the UV and Heat lamps on for, is there a set time like12hrs of light to imitate the summer hours?! but what about the heat?!
* Do they require any extra foods/ supplements or vitamins during this time?!
* Is there any strange or abnormal behavior to be expected?!
As always thank you for taking the time to read and advise, massively appreciated!!!
So last night took my new lil rock to the vets and have to say, very very well behaved!!! Not in the slightest scared or trying to hide out in the shell, instead was being very inquisitive and wanted to explore
The vet has mentioned a few things that I am hoping I could get some advise on...
- IT’S A… GIRL!!! Finally got it confirmed that it is a girl (I know I posted a pic and a lot of people told me it was but just wanted to be 100%) So the name… She is called Tatty <3
- I have noticed since having her that she struggles to eat so mentioned this to the vet has looked at the lower jaw and said that there is a lot of side to side movement and was concerned so took an X-ray but everything came back fine and is in the correct place/ alignment, but will be monitoring it...
Has anybody else come across or experienced anything like this at all?
- The vet also mentioned that her beak is slightly over grown and might need a trim down (going back in a few weeks to check if it has worn down naturally and if not needs a trim)
Is this okay/ normal and not going to hurt or stress her?!
- The vet has also said that I shouldn't hibernate her this year due to the fact that;
* I have only had her about a month or so and don't know her well enough
* She is a bit light (going back in two weeks to check weight gain)
* The fact she failed hibernation last year (even though previous owners said she has been fine in years before)
So I am a first timer for overwintering and just want to know what is best, she isn't sleepy at the moment and still eating well but want to know;
* How long do they need the UV and Heat lamps on for, is there a set time like12hrs of light to imitate the summer hours?! but what about the heat?!
* Do they require any extra foods/ supplements or vitamins during this time?!
* Is there any strange or abnormal behavior to be expected?!
As always thank you for taking the time to read and advise, massively appreciated!!!