Feeding Day for the Tortoises! (adults, babies, eggs!)

Thanks for watching! Today one of my older Sulcata tortoises Damia laid eggs! She is about 35 years old and we've had her for over 20 years!
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[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

A big part of my videos was my dog Tillman who recently passed away. I took a small break from posting longer videos like this but kept posting shorts here and there. But I’m back to posting and I’m sorry for the break. Next week I’ll be posting another video and will be more active 🐢💚

[@nineteenct]

Rest well Tillman!!

[@puzzlegirl59]

So sorry for your loss. RIP Tillman.

[@AverageGamer-us1tr]

As someone who lost their dog recently, I understand the feeling. I hope Tillman didn’t suffer

[@JoelGonzalez-ud7qo]

Sorry for your loss, every one of our pets is family. Fur or shell, they are all are a big part of our lives.

[@TheAerosolNinja]

I'm sorry for your loss. ❤️

[@keldaMouse]

so sorry for your loss of doggie Tillman. RIP sweet boy. Glad you took a break. So good to hear your friendly voice and see your lovely tortoises!

[@nameless5512]

My grandpa has a tortoise. Herbie’s just a few younger than he is, and they both act similar. This year Ol' Herb has turned 70, and since they didn’t know when Herb was born, they celebrate their birthdays on the same day.

[@PhoenixRoseYT]

That’s literally so cute 😭 I hope to adopt a tortoise one day and emulate this 💗

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

Amazing! My dad actually got Ike my 48 year old tortoise when Ike was a hatchling! So he has been in the family longer than me haha

[@nameless5512]

@@TheTortoiseWhisperer My grandpa said that if he croaks before Herb, my dad would be the one to take care of Herb. Herb’s a Leopard tortoise, and his favorite food is cabbage or strawberries.

[@positivelynegative9149]

🐢

[@jryangutierrez]

Its so adorable watching them eat lol

[@realityadvised2543]

RIP Tillman🌻🌼💐🐕 such a happy doggie with his toys! They say they greet us again at our time 🌈. You will always hold him in your heart 'til then. Him too.

[@mikeybhhs]

I’ve said this numerous times and I stand by it still. Ike is a UNIT.

[@jocelynharris-fx8ho]

Glad that you're back.👍missed hearing you say "hey buddy"!🤗

[@HStorm510]

You’re such a great Tortoise Daddy! I’ve been calling my dog “buddy” since I started watching your vids. It’s touching to see how well you take care of them

[@JoelGonzalez-ud7qo]

How exciting for Damia to resume laying. Any theories why? It can't be lack of TLC or nutrition, etc. Your tortoises are surely loved.

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

Very exciting! I'm not too sure why exactly but it's been about 2-3 years since she has laid. I did some research and it is believed that tortoises can lay fertile eggs up to four years after mating. 🐢

[@13DreamRiders]

So do you leave the eggs where she buried them? ​@@TheTortoiseWhisperer

[@crimzonempire4677]

They really just decide when they want to lay eggs 😂

[@leigh1010]

So very sorry for your loss of Tillman. He was a special pup.

[@laurasmith1445]

❤❤Love it❤❤ Always Fun to see their sweet smiling happy faces You take such great care of them all I am very impressed and enjoy all your videos and all your tortoise family So sorry for your loss of Tillman.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

Lettuce, zucchini, bananas, cantaloupe, and spring greens? Shoo, that sounds like a pretty good salad! I'd eat that.

[@gregscavuzzo5457]

Sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed your dog in the videos, glad you are back posting I missed you, have a Merry Christmas

[@grantdavenport7904]

No video would be complete with a hey buddy !!!

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

There’s definitely a few in there haha 😁🐢

[@Guapo7618]

​@TheTortoiseWhisperer How many tortoises do u have and do u know any thing about russian tortoises and how to shave his beak down

[@liudizzle]

I can't even imagine how much energy it would take to dig all that dirt!

[@ItsAtilax]

They are so cute and adorable. Watching these literally can change your mood from the worst to the absolute most amazing. Keep up with the good work and friendship with your friends!

[@YouLookism]

Ike is so sweet and well tempered 💚 and i can see how much you love him, Ike and Damia are my favs 😃🫶🏻

[@ithinkitsautumn]

Rest in Puppy Paradise Tillman ❤🐾 I loved getting to see him in all your videos, it felt like he was my friend too 💕 I loved how much he played with his Woody toy. I will always remember him. I hope you’re doing okay now, and letting yourself grieve as you need to. Sending love and hugs to you and all the pets!!!

[@ainostar]

RIP Tillman you and Ike were the best of friends😭😔

[@kris10ryan54]

I am amazed at the dexterity of these big creatures!

[@donnadixon289]

Really surprised to see how deep she laid her eggs. Those poor little hatchlings have quite the job digging themselves out.

[@ki-ug6bt]

i genuinely missed your videos 😭😭 when i heard ‘IKE’ i screamed because it’s been so long since i’ve heard about him 🥹

[@kris10ryan54]

I am amazed at the sheer volume of food they eat!!!

[@poweringteraphobia2837]

Ike’s got a whole tunnel to himself. I didn’t know they dug that Much

[@kaisersoza7937]

Missed you cousin. Glad you’re back. Sorry for losing Tillman. Congrats to Damia. Merry Xmas

[@elclikerinsomnio03]

Awww, so cute, Loved Turtles😍😍😍

[@Lorilollo10]

8 whole months of wait for the legend to return

[@zealful]

Sorry for your loss. I was never interested in tortoises’ diet until I came to your channel. Thanks for the great content.

[@kris10ryan54]

I love this channel so much, the love and care is amazing!!

[@BiggRobb70]

Bro, that was nice 👍. RIP Tillman🙏

[@tanglethelemurfan101]

The babies are so cute! I have a pet turtle now and named it Squirtle and I love him so much :D!

[@jonathankelly4222]

I just discovered your channel and love it! Tortoises are my favorite animals! Sorry to hear about your pup. They're family members and it can hurt to lose one.

[@booboo7750able]

Sad for your loss!! missed the vids, welcome, glad to see the turtles!

[@user-ec3nk6rp4j]

It looks like their smell is excellent. I never would have thought

[@lessermook7608]

I know so much work goes into caring for these Buddies But bro is living the dream

[@legatobluesummers1994]

That crunch sound of damia eating the cactus pad is so satisfying 😂 keep up the amazing work with keeping this species alive!

[@animelover29495]

Finnally after 8 months! Edit: I just got to know your dog past away that's why you took a break from posting long videos I'm feeling so sad for your dog and you may his soul fly high ❤️ rip Tillman

[@portocal4872]

Please do more vids like this❤

[@nikitmoisieiev5551]

Love your tortoises, I missed them since the last video❤

[@MARKUSLOVESEVERYONE]

i honestly think the rescue tortoises should get more screen time. they're just so cute, but very underrated.

[@22seanmurphy]

Just adorable my marginated is just 2 years old and i can spend ages watching her eat they are just so fascinating 😊😊😊

[@obsidianchao]

They’re sooo cute!! Especially when they’re all eating together

[@DerekWitt]

I love watching your tortoises just hamming it up, especially Ike. Sunday, I went to the Overland Park (Kansas) Arbeteum. I saw a lot of koi in the large pond swimming upto the wooden bridge begging for food. Right in the midst were a couple of turtles (couldn' t tell whether they were snapping or box turtles). I think they were uneasy about being amongst the fish, and were trying to keep their distance. I think the koi couldn't care less about the koi. Just an fascinating sight to behold.

[@ayoutubechannel7143]

Nice to see you back posting again. Watching along with my lil Hermann's on my lap

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

That's amazing haha thank you so much for the support! 😁🐢

[@CATS-mh3sc]

tortoises are so cute

[@jmtimmons]

What a wonderful video. I had to check the date to be sure I'm current. How exciting to have eggs!! Yay!!!

[@nyancat4292]

I love that I found your channel and its super cool that you've got 35s flying around ya. 🐢

[@ZippyVtuber]

The babies are so cuuute >_

[@MillaRaeDeshibeau]

I love learning about your tortoises. Not too sure if you have a video on all your animals, ages, and how they came to your rescue.

[@COPCOOL]

At 2:25 *sniff* " OH YEAH VEGETABLES CRUNCH MY FAVORITE" i like that part and by the way i like turtle and tortoise :)

[@shannonviozzi9029]

So sorry for ur loss of ur doggy nice hearing ur voice again

[@AmazingJeeves]

Sorry to hear about Tillman. When we watched this video, before we saw your comment, my toddler daughter asked "Where's Tillman?" (your videos get watched a lot here and are often requested). We'll miss him and we're sorry for your loss.

[@Doggie_San]

Dose Ike have any foods he really likes?

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

Oh yeah his favorite is Spineless Cactus! He loves it!! 🌵🐢

[@willaimhl814]

We need to get this guy 5 million more subs

[@obamallammallama3930]

I love them all so much

[@AsdfGhjkl-bd5mh]

He loves them so much

[@eebo2993]

HES BACK LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO

[@shay.shay.95]

I love watching these videos. I love turtles. I want to get one but have no idea where to start or what kind to get.😊

[@trinahill4547]

Im sorry about Tillman, he was a great co-host. I'll always remember him carrying his Woody, he was a hoot. Im actually wondering what do you with all the little babies? There must be so many

[@Peps-qt8nm]

2:32 bro is all ready tasting it 😂😂😂

[@rondahanboysvlog]

ok, long time no see, im happy to see again the tortoise

[@snjezanabartosek4256]

HAPPY 100 VIDEOS ❤❤❤❤

[@nonsenf.]

I love your videos.

[@jacksonthecatyt]

I think I just found my new favorite channel-

[@seanwhitman8353]

Sorry to hear about Tillman. He was a great dog and a feature of many of your videos. But I am glad you took the time you needed. On a side note, damn. Did not expect the F-35 flyby.

[@Lisa-qy3bp]

Love this channel 🐢

[@annettemurphy2317]

This guy is going to have a million babies running around. IKE must be the father of all the babies.

[@IMANIII2012._]

hi love your videos i have been watching sine i was 8 now am 11

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

Wow thank you so much for the support!!! 😁🐢

[@faded6927]

I’m gonna be honest, I wasn’t expecting the surprise F-35 appearance

[@na-sama624]

Amazing😮Tortoise🐢👏👏👏💕

[@Seabutt12]

Love the content

[@faded_star654]

bro i love turtles so mutch

[@JenDeyan]

Turtles!

[@Fortniteclips832]

Sorry for your loss rip doggie Tillman

[@NY_7]

Bwaddy 🐢

[@BentalebRayan-ry2uk]

😊i also have a tortoises

[@christyharrington-brown4519]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I had wondered where he was, especially when getting ike out. Competely separately, did you eat the spinach yourself?

[@olivermain5078]

RIP TILLMAN ❤😔

[@user-bp6tt4jq8x]

Hey just wanted to say congrats on damia for laying eggs. P.S love your vids and please comet me back

[@lessermook7608]

Ike is the alpha. He gets his own crib.

[@tiffanytaylor3663]

i love you😍

[@holliesanders4220]

Wow, what a full time job!!

[@user-jv2dn4ko4y]

I love turtles

[@Skrilley1]

BIG IKEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@falloutworldrecord]

I just discovered your channel, love at first sight for both me and my partner. I noticed the small concrete stomp Ike had to go through to get into the backyard with the ladies. I noticed he seemed to have some minor difficulty getting over it and scratching his belly. Do you think adding a small ramp might be a good addition for their quality of life when moving around? Obviously you know more than me, I'm curious to hear your take

[@coloradocoinhunter6475]

Nice bro 👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏻💪🏻🤘🏻💪🏻🤘🏻💪🏻🤘🏻💪🏻

[@Nikki1994_]

I have a Burmese stars tortoise and sometimes I get lost on what to feed her and was curious if you can maybe make it a little easier for me your videos are a help. but doesn’t matter that it’s a different species of tortoise on what they eat

[@legatobluesummers1994]

F-22 raptor is patrolling Ikes harem grounds lol I could be wrong but it's what I thought it was at first glance

[@johannesberglund2070]

Yay

[@booboo7750able]

Like, like, like!!!!!

[@angelesrito8452]

Please give me recommendations. I live here in phx. I have a male (10) and female (9) recently my male has become very aggressive with my female, biting her face, legs, being a bully. I’ve had to separate them. Any suggestions? I want to keep them together. Have you encountered this behavior? Thank you!

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

Hello! So this does happen often when the males are trying to find another tortoise to breed with and they can get pretty aggressive. I would separate them if he is doing things like flipping her over. But slowly getting them used to each other by giving them meals together and slowly spending time with each other will help 🐢

[@dawnjennings4864]

Long time no see🎉

[@tortoise_matters]

beautiful adult sulcata. Originally wild caught or captive bred?

[@messy4233]

Tillman... Woody... very sad no need to apologize for the break family comes first

[@user-qq2ie9fd7g]

Kitna Mayne main baby hota hai ? ? I ❤️ very excited 😊😊😊

[@m.y1152]

I think Ike is everyone's dad

[@Apocalypticgaming-qm7sw]

Do the tips work for turtles?

[@s2s200S]

They tortoise whisperer I hope you see this but i have some store products for you to make some 1. A picture of an African sulcata tortoise phone case 2. A picture of an African sulcata tortoise shirt? 3. A backpack? 4. A good one could be a hat That is it if you make any of those i would buy❤️🐢

[@philomena6070]

Could you please list the names of all your tortoises?

[@TheTortoiseWhisperer]

So at the top of my head I can think of, Ike, Damia, Demi, Francy, Gertie, Dino, Dozer, Rhino, and Linus, and Baby Ike (baby tortoise). The others we’re gonna have to come up names with 😁🐢

[@mysulcata]

Awesome. Do you feed them like this every day for many turtles? I have one turtle. I feed it 1-2 times a day.

[@Lisa-qy3bp]

😢😢so so sorry for losing ur dog we lost our dog Hollie back on the 4th June this year ❤so sorry for ur loss ❤