Tortoise Enclosure - (DIY Tortoise House)

[@nyoom5125]

I'm planning on buying a tortoise for my mom's 50th birthday because she's wanted one since she was a child and I wanna build the enclosure and everything on myself and your videos are really helpful, thank you!!

[@goldenghxst]

Thank you for posting this! I'm building my Russian tortoise a new enclosure this week, and I bet she would love a little shelter/tunnel like this.

[@latanyar9105]

Help!! I just found a tortoise a couple of days ago at our front fence...great video..question..being outside to they need heat lamps? And what kind of food..I got tortoise food at the pet store..and cut up lettuce and tomatoes. I love the idea of the tortoise being outside and not in a tank. God Bless you too!

[@abramdebew8976]

you should research into the species and the types of food they eat. Also, tomatoes are not very good for tortoises in general because of high phosphorus and low calcium and basically no fiber. Lettuce is not good either because it has low nutrients, and is mostly just water. Most species of tortoise like flowers, grasses, leaves, and weeds. Some like fruit though. I highly reccomend this website www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/home/about-us/#.W1c2ttJKjIU

[@homefarmideas]

Maybe post a photo of your tortoise you found that way we can better guide you? plus.google.com/communities/117505657463562024346?iem=1

[@mariaalcindor2267]

Follow Christ 1 you cant keep a wild turtle- they are wild. If it is native you must put it back in the same place it was.

[@homefarmideas]

That’s not necessarily accurate. You can get permission to foster a wild turtle or if you are rescuing it from a situation that could kill it. You’re still required to register it.

[@lunis471]

Didnt you try to find out who this tortoise belonged too?

[@steakneggs8010]

Love the cave/burrow/tortoise home thing

[@homefarmideas]

Thanks Spacefrog:) You may like my other channel as well! - KZbin.com/TheFishTank

[@catmaaske1908]

So did Speedy dig deeper or stay in the area you made? Also did it stay mostly dry.

[@Declan50]

Well done. Though it's been my experience that when rain gets in...A tortoise might dig deeper to avoid the water. At least that's what one of my tortoises did. The other one came out. For that reason, I have burrows above ground. With adequate shade of course. With that being said, great vid! Really enjoyed it!

[@homefarmideas]

+Declan50, good stuff and thanks for the support:)

[@lil_sixxo]

Great video this helped me make the outdoor enclosure and get my new tortoise thanks!😀

[@sullyshellliving9842]

Can't WAIT to do something like this for my Tortoise. The futures BIG, gotta plan BIG. Fun Fun

[@kenjiro2676]

It's a sulcata isn't it xD. Hence the profile picture xD

[@lunis471]

Your vid was great thanks. Im broken hearted I made a wonderdul outdoor enclosure for my 2 torts. Hermans male and female. Today shes managed to get out. Ive searched all day and night. Im exasperated ive got a huge garden and feilds and woods all around me. Please pray I find her. Please. Thank you. .

[@GG-gd3uf]

Did u were able to find your tort?

[@CopyCat7o2]

Did u find her

[@lunis471]

Oh guys thanks for asking well it's a miracle I got her back only in June I cannot believe all that time I posted all the time through people's doors.leadfets The house next door was empty well it's quite a way away and new people moved in and a man came and said is it you that put this poster up as he spoke to a guy down the Road then he said come with me I have your tortoise I've only moved into the house a month ago and today she crawled out from under the shed. I was shaking I couldn't believe this, nearly a year and through the seasons looking under leaves terrified to drive up my drive incase she was there in the snow I felt sick looking for her but I never gave up hope ever! i prayed I could get her back. Mr Tort saw her and omg he ran towards her truly he didn't eat for a long time he climbed the walls of the pens I thought I might have to re-home hin. Thanks you for asking thank you I'm so happy I truly am. Miracles happen 😊 She's grounded for now hahahaha 🙂

[@lobstersunrise]

You don’t fill in the spaces in the cinderblock with dirt for insulation?

[@tyliful]

am about to get a pair of desert torts. they are an old couple, 90-100 years old. thanks for tips on setting up the habitat.

[@vyompatel947]

that was really nice.. I've got an idea the place where there's a bowl of water, keep a big tub and fill it with water ur turtle will feel more in nature And yeah dat was just awesome

[@eeeight9713]

+Vyom Patel its a tortoise, they don't swim

[@vyompatel947]

+LightningPanda ya i know that but u know they will feel like home (in nature).

[@eeeight9713]

oh sorry i misread your comment

[@nyahkearney925]

can u keep a tortoise outside during winter even if it isnt hibernating?

[@roccochich394]

Nyah no, they need to be brought inside to prevent from being frozen in the cold winter

[@GillzerPlaysGames]

So will his work through all year ? Sun snow rain ect and they will be fine I'm in Scotland btw thinking off getting a they for my mum

[@homefarmideas]

+Gillzerplays And Tattzer Twitch Follow “FOLLOW”, it would really depend on the type of tortoise you get and what the temp is at it's coldest there. Hope that helps:) Check out all our other channels and pages! - www.HomeIdeasNetwork.com

[@a.crawley5064]

Just found tort! Good vid man. Thanks, Peace

[@xhir0]

Do you keep him outside all day?

[@theskitstop835]

Yes they are wild animals so they would poop and pee inside.

[@homefarmideas]

Yes, I do keep him outside all the time. You really need to pay attention to your high and low temperatures throughout the year to make sure your tortoise or turtle can take the temperatures:)

[@jaime-td1sz]

What if it rains bad?

[@homefarmideas]

The turtle will crawl out like it would any hole:)

[@Izzymilliepriceee]

I'm getting a tortoise in 4 days and I'm so exited! He's a Hermann/hermanni tortoise so he is rare! And he will be 5 years old :) so this is very helpful thank you :) I'm most likely calling him Humphrey Hermann Price :) sheldon was one of my name options! I love tortoises I have since I was 6 and I'm 13 now well I will be when I get him :) any tips for tortoises please leave me a comment below about them :) thank you

[@homefarmideas]

Cool beans!! Make sure not to have them outside if it gets to cold in your area. You may also want to join our "Fish Tank" channel! We are going to cover everything that lives in a fish tank and lots of other pets! - www.KZbin.com/TheFishTank

[@Izzymilliepriceee]

+Home Farm Ideas ok! Thank you I will check out your channel! And I do have a lot of other pets such as fish,dogs,hamsters :)

[@jb4610]

What kind of material was the roof on the enclosure?

[@doggiedoc123]

Love your videos!! What do you do with speedy while he's hibernating?? Thanks in advance

[@homefarmideas]

+doggiedoc123, thank you! I like making them so when someone likes them it makes me happy:) I just let him sleep in his house all winter and he does fine. I live is SoCal, Ca so the winters here never get too cold for him.

[@doggiedoc123]

+Home Farm Ideas I live in SoCal too!! And this is my first winter with my desert tortoise so I'm trying to get all the information I can. Thanks so much for replying lol

[@homefarmideas]

Awesome:) Just make sure they have a place to get out of the rain that can happen.

[@iv742617000027]

they don't hibernate

[@mariomania567894321]

Hey I don't know if you remember me from your lizard video when I asked about Australian lizards but I have a question! I moved to lebanon and I own 7 tortoises and 2 hedgehogs, and I need a big enlosure! can you make a video about how to make a big enclosure? Thanks

[@homefarmideas]

+Eyad, I do remember you :-) I cannot do a video on a big enclosure because I am not in need of a big enclosure so I'm sorry. I do have a fish tank channel that you may enjoy! - www.youTube.com/thefishtank

[@mariomania567894321]

Yeh i checked that channel out, very interesting and I subbed the channel. Keep up the amazing work!

[@yogurtstainz]

Eyad Lebanon is were in was born

[@purplellama7046]

Im really hoping for a response. My daughter has a russian tortoise. We are in Pittsburgh so it isnt warm enough to keep outside all year long. I want to make her a super awesome enclosure but am afraid she will burrow out of the yard somehow,=. Should I be concerned? How do you keep yours from burrowing out?

[@markb8954]

Amber Spokart - Hi there. Join up on Tortoise Forum.org - lots of information. tortoiseforum.org/forums/russian-tortoises.81/

[@homefarmideas]

If it’s too cold for your tortoise to stay outside year-round then how are you going to make an enclosure outside?

[@markb8954]

Amber Spokart - hey Amber, id suggest you move your questions over to the TortoiseForum and ask away. Lots of very experienced Russian owners and updated care sheets to help out. tortoiseforum.org/threads/russian-tortoise-care-sheet.80698/

[@homefarmideas]

Hey Amber, I would suggest you stop spamming my videos.

[@libby1520]

I'm getting a horse field tortoise would this be ok?

[@homefarmideas]

+EquestrianGirl, it should work great:) Just make sure your tortoise can survival in the coldest parts of winter in your area.

[@azdiggs123]

I just had a cave in, because I forgot to turn off the hose....My tortoise is 200 pounds. ...watched your video. . So I put boards on top...then put a tin sheet. and a little dirt... Mine is on a bigger scale..Going to have monsoon all week..what do you think Home Farm Ideas?

[@homefarmideas]

I think you need to make sure you’re reinforcing it as best as you can possibly do it and also make sure you are not watering too much:)

[@jovan1983]

my backyard has trees and pigeons and some other birds usually nest here. What do I do??

[@Arizona_lilly]

Can we make a wider and a higher one cause my turtle huge and wide or he will go h start digging ..to make more hey he did it !!!!!

[@rbbr8171]

Thank you

[@supermoon1430]

I have a few questions I have wanted a tortoise for a long time 1how big will he get 2in Illinois it gets cold in winter lol can that breed take it 3 how long does that specific breed live I am willing to take care of it all my life and pas it to my kids if that is what it takes 4

[@supermoon1430]

Oops lol no 4

[@homefarmideas]

+Super Moon, hi:) I hope these answers help you. Just a note, you cannot get these tortoises because they are protected. I got this one by saving it's life. 1. An adult desert tortoise can measure up to 14 inches (35.5cm) in length. 2. No, they cannot take to cold of temps. 3. They can live 35 to 40 years. They can live longer though:)

[@supermoon1430]

+Home Farm Ideas sad face lol thanks a lot

[@homefarmideas]

Super Moon, sorry my friend:( You are very welcome! Be sure to check out our other channels! - www.HomeIdeasNetwork.com

[@supermoon1430]

+Home Farm Ideas already have :)

[@cristinearias6613]

What do you mean by good gradient

[@homefarmideas]

The slope basically. You just need to make sure that it’s not too steep so they can crawl out.

[@heajungkim7880]

how about it when flood？

[@homefarmideas]

+Hea Jung kim, he can get out way before it floods and kills him:)

[@heajungkim7880]

+Home Farm Ideas OK, just be careful, we need always consider his environment with chemicals, heavy rains, mice/rat harmful animals

[@homefarmideas]

Hea Jung kim, he has been out there for over a year with 0 issues and lots of thought has gone into everything we did:)

[@HaHa-gg9dl]

Hea Jung kim He die :(?

[@orioleturner9862]

thanks dude!! now my sulcatta has a new den

[@homefarmideas]

Awesome!!! Can you share some photos on my group? The group is called "The Fish Tank" and it is not only about fish. It is also about reptiles.

[@lferg30]

We've got a Russian that needs an outside home. How do you prevent them from digging out?

[@HaHa-gg9dl]

TigerDNA Keep him in your backyard

[@ranchlife7078]

Really good vid thanks

[@florenceainslie5039]

What breed of tortoise do you have ?

[@homefarmideas]

He is a desert tortoise:) We saved him from a ride on lawnmower and he was heading for a busy street.

[@jeremiah1412]

Hi, he's a desert tortoise? I thought you needed a permit for them, you don't?

[@McocMoose]

Megan Jenkins he has a tortoise 😂😂

[@gorgonenonya8205]

They do need a permit! I had one, returned it back to nature when I found out that it's a $1100 fine

[@Dar22R]

You should never release a tortoise back into the wide that has been in captivity, they contract many parasites and diseases while in captivity that they can spread to other tortoises in the wild. Once in captivity they should remain there for the health of the wild population.

[@em_joy4473]

Where do you get dandelion seeds? Because I would love to plant some by/in my tortoise's enclosure

[@oscarenmarquez]

How can you tell if it's turned over ?

[@anirudhshenoy2361]

how would you keep birds away?

[@homefarmideas]

Why would I want to keep birds away?

[@anirudhshenoy2361]

+Home Farm Ideas my tortoise might lay so the birds would love some baby tortoise don't you think

[@homefarmideas]

SDR LIVE, I don't think so. Maybe a big bird but these know how to avoid predators.

[@lisaenglert3202]

What species is speedy? And age? Thx!

[@chickenfluff1199]

this is so cool

[@homefarmideas]

+chickenfluff 11, thanks:) Nice little house for our Speedy!

[@IOgrel]

great vid thank you... God Bless u

[@homefarmideas]

Thanks for watching! God Bless you lots!!

[@vickyhull845]

Love it!

[@Andromeda222_]

Muy bueno

[@leum9787]

Is speedy a Russian tortoise. If so I got on too. They're great.

[@homefarmideas]

+Liam McGevna, nope. He is a desert tortoise that we rescued:)

[@Arizona_lilly]

My turtle made a big as hole under cidner blocks and bikes we had stacked ...

[@Sally-cq2sf]

I have a turtle and his name is bolt he is fast so we named him after the fastest guy usian bolt what did you name your turtle or what would you name your turtle if you had one

[@spookyduzit]

made one for my tortoise but he dont use it. he climbs over it.but never goes inside

[@cooperearley3962]

Perfect thank you so much

[@LCJfarms]

very kool

[@homefarmideas]

LCJ farms, thanks:) Just a fun little project! Ha ha ha! Check out all our other channels and pages! - www.HomeIdeasNetwork.com

[@georgiastillings4295]

this is awsome

[@fishkid134]

Cool

[@homefarmideas]

fishkid134, he seems to like it:) I see your name is "fishkid134". Are you into fish tanks? I have a channel called "The Fish Tank" that you may like! Check out all my channels and pages on this page! www.HomeIdeasNetwork.com

[@fishkid134]

HomeFarmIdeas.com I subscribed to that channel a while ago, you should post more cause I like your tanks

[@homefarmideas]

fishkid134, O cool:) I will try for sure! I just need more time. I am working on so much stuff for my network right now. When I can I will be posting lots more videos on there!

[@jdovak1589]

You really need to see that the bottom of the concrete blocks where the tunnel is has wood across so the tort doesnt scrape its shell on the blocks...starts to really look UGLY and never heals back!!!!

[@mikaelasuchard100]

What if birds take ur tortoise

[@homefarmideas]

+Mikaela Suchard, no bird around here that I can think of can take this tortoise:)

[@CurseOfVanishingI]

How will he be able to get out

[@homefarmideas]

He gets out all the time:) I slopped the dirt and it works great!

[@user-ds3tx7lc5b]

*hope

[@faylinameir]

okay I've never owned a tortoise but wouldn't it get pretty gross and nasty in his little home? Or is Speedy smart enough to poop and pee elsewhere?

[@homefarmideas]

Faylina Meir, thus far I have never seen Speedy poop or pee in his old house so I do not think he will do it here ether:) They do not pee much at all because they store water for a really long time. I have seen him pee two times over the last few years. Poop has always been outside.

[@T-Ray11RyanReynolds17]

Better hope it doesn't rain..... They will get stuck

[@homefarmideas]

Rained several times over and had no issue.

[@MrCharlieFarnsbarns]

The fence will rot ..

[@homefarmideas]

+MrCharlieFarnsbarns, yes it will one day.

[@MrCharlieFarnsbarns]

It will rot because you have put soil against it

[@homefarmideas]

I did put blocks as well so we will see.

[@theonetrueasiancarp1041]

i agry

[@Arizona_lilly]

My turtle 10x bigger. The speedy

[@nadiacordero6550]

I'm a tor give me all your money

[@yellowman1982]

Big enclosure? Good joke!

[@Amiemcadams]

for this tortoise, its pretty cool size

[@homefarmideas]

+Eva Premk, he seems to love it:)

[@kaseygaming4567]

Seriously this tortise can't build his own burrow mine do it let them live natural

[@cheyennejewel7716]

Is this sufficient for a desert tortoise to winter in where it gets down to 10F @ night in the winter?

[@DaDangerDen]

How do you keep cats from going in the hole or other animals

[@homefarmideas]

I don’t, nothing ever goes in there and if they do I’m sure they can find their way out again.

[@AlexHernandez-bq6yp]

this is so cool

[@homefarmideas]

Thanks!