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i am looking for rabbits that will live in the backyard and be able to roam around.
i would also like to get a couple of tortoises. what do you suggest.

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July 8 11:00 PM (1 hour and 1 minute and 37 seconds later)
         

Hello,

If you could please answer these questions we will try to help you and make some recommendations.

Do you have any electrical wiring outside?

Do you have an area that you do not mind burrowing?

Is the yard well fenced from preditors?

Will you have a hutch available for the rabbits ?

Joan Jav917

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July 9 12:13 AM (1 hour and 13 minutes and 10 seconds later)
         
there is no outside electrical wiring, i don't mind burrowing and the yard is fenced and block walled all around.
i'm not 100% sure as to what the hutch for the rabbits is.
i currently have 2 cats that are very domestic and every once in a while we may see a possum.
how about the tortoises do we need anything special for them and what kind of tortoise should i get.
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July 9 12:41 AM (28 minutes and 5 seconds later)
         
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Hello,

A Rabbit hutch is an area in which the rabbits can be housed if there is a storm or a place of safety for your rabbits. The reason I asked about wiring is, I live in Florida and have a central A/C unit that is wired to the house. I have seen free roaming rabbits ruin a unit by chewing through the wires.

As far as tortoises ther are about 4-5 kinds each with a different requirement. The fact that your yard is fenced and blocked will be a real plus.

If you want a small tortoise you can look into the Russian tortoises that will get anywhere from 4-8 inches long.

The Red footed tortoise gets to be about 14-16" and is also one of the smaller breeds.

The Leopard tortoise will get 40-50 pounds and will be 16-18"

http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/reptilesturtles/p/leopardtortoise.htm

I personally prefer a smaller tortoise, because if I have to make a Vet trip the tortoise is easier to handle. You also have to take into consideration the life expectancy of the tortoises.

The Sulcata can reach large sizes and very heavy weights. Up to 110 pounds and live up to 100 years.

 

Here are some links to other tortoises:

http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/reptilesturtles/a/tortoises.htm

Tortoise Resources

I hope this helps with your decision. If you have any fyrther questions just hit reply and I will try to help you. Joan Jav917



Edited by Jav917 on July 9 2007 at 12:59 AM
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July 9 9:23 AM (8 hours and 41 minutes and 18 seconds later)
         
the only other concern is that i have a pool in the backyard. the pool, however is built higher than the grass area where the animals will be. will this be a problem?
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July 9 3:07 PM (5 hours and 44 minutes and 7 seconds later)
         
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