Would this fence work?

[4jean]

I have a 2 inch Hermans tortoise and would like to put him outside a few hours a day while I am out in my yard. Would this metal fence work? It is buried into the ground about two inches
I have some netting that fits over the top to keep birds away. It's a nice spot against my house with 3 rose bushes inside.

 

[JoesMum]

I use something very similar for Joe, but he is much bigger. Are you sure he won't fit through any of the gaps? I'm not.

 

[Tom]

No. You need a visual barrier for tortoises. They can also climb things like that. Bricks, boards, logs, smooth siding, or something of that nature is necessary.

 

[4jean]

Ok, thanks, I have a wooden bottomless frame I am using now, but I want something more natural than a rectangle frame. Maybe I'll try a stone or brick wall....

 

[Tom]

Ok, thanks, I have a wooden bottomless frame I am using now, but I want something more natural than a rectangle frame. Maybe I'll try a stone or brick wall....

Just make sure there are no foot holds for climbing and an overhang at the top will help keep them inside the enclosure too.

 

[4jean]

Ok, do I need to keep it covered? I have a fenced in yard, would not leave him out at night and am really only worried about birds. I live in upstate NY. Would a crow bother him?

 

[Yvonne G]

No, a little tortoise will just walk right through that fence. You can always line the inside of it with boards.

 

[4jean]

Thanks, I guess I should try boards.

 

[Tom]

Ok, do I need to keep it covered? I have a fenced in yard, would not leave him out at night and am really only worried about birds. I live in upstate NY. Would a crow bother him?

I would. Lots of birds or other animals can mess with a tortoise that small. I worry less once they are about 4", but this depends on everyone's individual situation.

 

[4jean]

It is just amazing to be able to post a few pictures and get immediate feedback and advice. Thank you all very very much!

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

As far as birds I bring home the netting that my company gets when we get in patato or onions by the pallets it works great and it's free !
And like Tom says if the tort can see out it will try to get out . But Herrmanns are great !


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[4jean]

Great picture, Beautiful torts!