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Back to Basics
Posted: 12/09/2009 by aliceham

Hi

As you will know winter is coming soon and I need help with everything. Percy is a 1 and a bit year old boettgeri. Help Please

Alice

Re: Back to Basics
Posted: 13/09/2009 by tpgAli

Hi Alice,

How much does Percy weigh please, and are you thinking of hibernating him or overwintering?

Ali

Re: Back to Basics
Posted: 14/09/2009 by aliceham

Percy is 150 grams & is 14 months old. We are wondering whether to try hibernating him for the first time this winter, but are nervous about trying this without some advice first!

Re: Back to Basics
Posted: 14/09/2009 by VivTPG

Hi Alice, have you had a look through some of the other posts on hibernation? Other members queries may help you decide, here is the link (its the heading you used to post this question! but may help!)
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>> http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/130.asp
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>> And lots of advice on the website:-
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>> http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk/site/78.asp

Plus we are always here to help!!Click and drag me down to the editor Vivienne

 

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