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Please read: Hatching eggs in a class room
All, I've received some negative comments regarding Virginia laying eggs for a class room project. I'd like to outline what I am doing so everyone has information prior to judgment.
The class is high school biology and there are lessons with the tortoise eggs that cannot be learned in a book. After the eggs are hatched the hatchlings will come back to me.
I bred Virginia, a Redfoot, a species not overtaking rescues because I feel it's a responsible choice.
When I choose to breed any turtle or tortoise I feel I do it responsibly. If people can learn from them I think that is an added bonus. I NEVER breed a turtle/tortoise that I cannot commit to for life. Sometimes I sell yearlings and older, as stated clearly on my website, but I will NEVER allow myself to put the tortoises in a position of ending up with a crappy owner or dumped because I didn't plan for forever. I don't sell/deal with pet stores, wholesalers or anyone that is trying to make a quick buck.
To further my point: in 2017 I hatched 7. 2018, none so far but if Virginia does lay it will be between 4-6.
It distresses me that some think I am the same as unethical breeders out there. I try to be as transparent as I can and publish a lot of information on my website about how I do business. The hatch stats are on my website - I'm sure a wholesaler or mass breeder isn't publishing their stats.
I'm convinced there are hobbyists out there that want quality, captive bred tortoises and the few I hatch can provide for that market. I'm also convinced that sharing these incredible creatures with students furthers education and that is not a bad thing.
Finally Virginia decides she might lay her eggs! (How can a rescue breed tortoises? I answer this question in detail on the FAQ section of my website.)
Her eggs are going to be hatched in a class project but she was bred late in the season. It's not the best weather but the only window I have for a couple weeks. Its high 40s. I really wish the sun would come out. Makes a huge difference.
First pic is a test nest she dug. Notice anything about her back right foot? She has no claws or toes. That part of the foot has been missing since I got her. Doesn't affect her at all.
She's backed up against the fencing I put up to keep her out of the rabbit run. Obviously, I keeping a sharp eye on her so she does not get hung up!
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After much online research, I chose NW Tortoise to surrender my two Russian tortoises to. While it was a sad day for our family, I know I chose the very best place for my little guys to have the best life possible. Terese was so great to work with and I'm clear she loves these animals and is dedicated to helping them thrive.
We have just adopted a redfoot tortoise bred at Northwest Tortoise and the experience has been amazing! Terese is very knowledgeable and ready to answer every question, even the dumb ones! And that's before and after purchase! I feel excited and confident as my husband and I embark on our tortoise journey.
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Terese with Northwest Tortoise is a compassionate and incredibly knowledgeable person. She has a genuine love for tortoises, desire to rescue and nurture them, and dedication to teaching others about these amazing creatures. She goes above and beyond expectations to save these little guys. Our family is very thankful for her.
I recently adopted a Russian Tortoise from Terese of NW Tortoise for my grandson. From her very first email, it was clear that Terese is passionate about these amazing creatures and her experience and wisdom will build your confidence, not to mention, help make a decision on what tortoise you should consider. Terese supplied all the information we could possibly need, answered endless questions and even arranged for her friend to meet us in our area to pick up our new tortoise. With Terese, it is a personal experience – I really enjoyed the whole process. Adoption can be risky, but this little Russian is busy, happy and healthy. I highly recommend Terese/NW Tortoise to anyone considering purchase or adoption!
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