Turtleyard Introduce Yourself

[Jcubed]

Joined tortoiseforum today. Our family enjoys our wild born box turtles that live in our backyard. We provide food, water and shelter for 7 adult ornate box turtles and ended this summer with 5 babies. They provide us (especially me) with endless wonder and joy. I am not an expert, just a lover and admirer of these amazing creatures. The adults were relocated to our yard from my grandmother in law's yard who passed away. The family didn't want to see the turtles neglected so all who were found were rehomed. We had 3 others, but they dug out and ran away which made me very sad. Our yard has since been reinforced and no one should be making any unexpected escapes. We are on our 4th year with them. Most of my friends and family think I've become a "crazy turtle lady", but that's ok with me. My husband and two sons also enjoy the turtles, but it is me who spends WAY too much time in the back yard during the warm months feeding, watering, soaking, talking to, hunting for and taking pictures of our little turtle family. Ornate box turtles are native to our region of Southeast New Mexico. I am currently missing their activity as they have buried in for the cold months. We also have 2 cats and a dog who all get along wonderfully with the turtles. So, that's me--thanks for having me. I also enjoy posting pictures on Instagram @turtleyard

 

[gamera154]

welcome to the forum

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello

 

[Carol S]

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Welcome. Photos are very much wanted here as well.

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome. I can't believe you said you take lots of pics of them and you didn't post not one. How date you LOL. We will let you slide this time.
Also, I want to let you know, that dogs and turtles/tortoises do not mix. The turtles, more often then not become a chew toy. Just want you to know this, as we have seen too many threads about a chewed turtle/tort from those who thought their dog would never bother the shelled member.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi, and welcome to the Forum!

 

[TerrapinStation]

Very cool. Sounds like a great setup for them.

Welcome and enjoy

 

[Speedy-1]

Hi and welcome , it sounds like a great relationship !

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello, and a very warm welcome to Tortoise Forum.
Please ensure (as i expect you already do) that the dogs are supervised at all times when with the turtles.
Photos would e greatly appreciated if you have some to share.

 

[AnimalLady]

Hello and welcome!

WE LOVE PICTURES!

 

[Jodie]

Welcome to the forum. Dogs have already been mentioned, but I have to share my story. My dog never paid any attention to my leopard tortoise, Mort. For several years it was not a problem. One day it was. I was lucky and Mort was big enough, that his shell was not cracked or crushed. He was chewed up pretty bad, and left on his back in the sun. Fortunately I found him, and he is ok. He has some pretty gnarly scars to show for the day Daisy suddenly decided he was a chew toy.

 

[Blakem]

Welcome! I'm Dexter from instagram. Glad you joined!

 

[Jcubed]

Welcome! I'm Dexter from instagram. Glad you joined!

per your suggestion Dexter. So, thanks!

 

[Jcubed]

Thank you to all for the welcomes. In response to those concerned about our dog, please rest assured she is not a threat to our turtles. Yes, she is supervised and did I mention she is a 6 lb schnoodle-primarily a lap dog (6 yrs old). Again, I appreciate the concerns and in 4 years none of them have been accosted by her.
As far as posting pictures. I will work on that. I am a complete noob to this type of thing, so thanks for your patience. I'm not even on FB--so, excuse my clumsiness as I navigate this new thing.

Here's a pic of one of the hatchlings from this summer

 

[Gillian M]

Joined tortoiseforum today. Our family enjoys our wild born box turtles that live in our backyard. We provide food, water and shelter for 7 adult ornate box turtles and ended this summer with 5 babies. They provide us (especially me) with endless wonder and joy. I am not an expert, just a lover and admirer of these amazing creatures. The adults were relocated to our yard from my grandmother in law's yard who passed away. The family didn't want to see the turtles neglected so all who were found were rehomed. We had 3 others, but they dug out and ran away which made me very sad. Our yard has since been reinforced and no one should be making any unexpected escapes. We are on our 4th year with them. Most of my friends and family think I've become a "crazy turtle lady", but that's ok with me. My husband and two sons also enjoy the turtles, but it is me who spends WAY too much time in the back yard during the warm months feeding, watering, soaking, talking to, hunting for and taking pictures of our little turtle family. Ornate box turtles are native to our region of Southeast New Mexico. I am currently missing their activity as they have buried in for the cold months. We also have 2 cats and a dog who all get along wonderfully with the turtles. So, that's me--thanks for having me. I also enjoy posting pictures on Instagram @turtleyard

A very warm welcome to the forum!