Gab5150
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Hi guys! I'm new here and to tortoises. After doing months of research, I'll finally be a new baby Sulcata mommy this week! I have my indoor setup finished, but now I want to start planning for our outdoor enclosure.
We have about an acre of fenced in yard for our buddy to roam, but my concern is creating a safe winter shelter for him/her. Although it will be some time before my little guy/girl will be ready to stay outdoors during the winter months (I'm in Ohio by the way), I'm shopping around for the proper housing so that we can begin building in the Spring. I have found a 12'x12' greenhouse/shed combo that I adore (I've always wanted a greenhouse) but I want to make sure it is going to be right for my sully. Our plan is to insulate the shed and keep it heated and maybe add a doggie door once he is big enough for when he wants to get out into the yard. We are also going to be placing a night box with a pig blanket and CHE in the shed for the really cold nights (we usually have a few nights per year when the temps dip into the negative digits).
I'll post pics of the shed and I'd love to hear some opinions on it. I wonder if the "greenhouse" windows will cause any issues? I'm hoping not because I love the idea of my tort being able to enjoy some sun even on the days that he can't get outside.
We have about an acre of fenced in yard for our buddy to roam, but my concern is creating a safe winter shelter for him/her. Although it will be some time before my little guy/girl will be ready to stay outdoors during the winter months (I'm in Ohio by the way), I'm shopping around for the proper housing so that we can begin building in the Spring. I have found a 12'x12' greenhouse/shed combo that I adore (I've always wanted a greenhouse) but I want to make sure it is going to be right for my sully. Our plan is to insulate the shed and keep it heated and maybe add a doggie door once he is big enough for when he wants to get out into the yard. We are also going to be placing a night box with a pig blanket and CHE in the shed for the really cold nights (we usually have a few nights per year when the temps dip into the negative digits).
I'll post pics of the shed and I'd love to hear some opinions on it. I wonder if the "greenhouse" windows will cause any issues? I'm hoping not because I love the idea of my tort being able to enjoy some sun even on the days that he can't get outside.