turtles diggin the sun!

[WPOZZZ]

Originally Posted by stevej37

^^^ They were just placed in the pond two days ago. They were in their winter home...in a stock tank since late November in my garage. They semi-hibernate during that time.
I drain the pond down for the winter and re-filled it a few days ago.

What if you had their winter tank inside the house where it is warm? I'm guessing they would not hibernate.

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

No Raptors in the 'hood?

That's what the bird on the left..over the waterfall..is for. It's a composite hawk.
Keeps the birds away.

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by WPOZZZ

What if you had their winter tank inside the house where it is warm? I'm guessing they would not hibernate.

Probably could...but they are too big and smelly to have inside the house.

[stevej37]

The camera angle doesn't show....but the pond is on my deck and the patio furniture is right next to the pond.
Makes for entertaining watching while sitting outdoors.
If checking the feed..you will prob see a beer/drink or two on the edge sometimes. (or possibly that topless lady! Post #8)

[WPOZZZ]

Is it hard to care for turtles? I have koi ponds and all my koi died. The ponds are still full as my ducks like swimming in there.

[flatbutt]

Someone had to:

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by WPOZZZ

Is it hard to care for turtles? I have koi ponds and all my koi died. The ponds are still full as my ducks like swimming in there.

Very easy...I've had them for about 15 years and never lost one to health reasons.
Had one last year that almost lost a leg after getting it stuck in the filter intake.
Have had a few escape over the years. Just keep the water clean and feed them once in a while. I keep a bowl with some food in it and they pick at it occasionally.

[Baz]

Turtle sighting! https://video.nest.com/live/4Lc0WbToTr

[dad911]

Very cool.

[stevej37]

[QUOTE=dad911;11285648]Very cool.

Thanks....the pond plants look terrible right now because I over-wintered them in the same tank with the turtles.
A couple weeks of warm weather and they will perk up.

https://video.nest.com/live/4Lc0WbToTr

[Baz]

The whole mob is out now sunning themselves....lol......

[dad911]

I spy 4 turtles....

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by dad911

I spy 4 turtles....

I have sound running thru my shop speakers. Water sound is nice.

I have yet to catch one getting in or out.

[stevej37]

^^^ There are a lot of bird sounds..esp in the mornings. (I have a couple bird feeders within 10 ft of the pond)
I agree there is something about water sound that is soothing. The first year that I built the pond, I had a fountain nozzle in the middle of it. Didn't like it...changed to the waterfall..much better.

https://video.nest.com/live/4Lc0WbToTr

[stevej37]

The turtles want to thank whoever gave them one star.

https://video.nest.com/live/4Lc0WbToTr

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by stevej37

The turtles want to thank whoever gave them one star.

https://video.nest.com/live/4Lc0WbToTr

I never look at the stars. PREH20's thread about my bumpers has one star now. BFD.

The stars don't align with the comments so ignore them.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by stevej37

The turtles want to thank whoever gave them one star.

I don't see the stars on my phone... and who cares?

I bet it was Snapper33 tho

[stevej37]

Damn Snappers!

[Bob Kontak]

No one can be trusted. Not accusing. Just sayin'

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[Baz]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

I have sound running thru my shop speakers. Water sound is nice.

I have yet to catch one getting in or out.

I saw the one in front go get a snack earlier. He was fast too! They got Steve trained pretty good...lol.....