Russian Tortoise Enclosure Build

This is a quick landscape timber enclosure build using 30 landscape timbers and 4” wood screws. This is log cabin style, 8x16 and 5 layers high. We dug the first layer under, fitted plastic chicken wire in between the first and second layer- measured it about 8” wide and then dug it under the grass and dirt. This will help prevent them from burrowing out from under. We accomplished this in about 4-5 hours (with a few breaks in-between as it was HOT in PA). Our favorite part is decorating the enclosure with plants, shrubs, rocks, slate and logs so be sure to check back in for that video which should come in the next couple of weeks.

We had an amazing couple from MD drive 4 hours to PA to drop off their 16 year old Russian tortoise named Frank (Franklin but we will call him Frankie-boy!) We are looking forward to watching Frankie thrive in his new home and hope he enjoys his new life living with other tortoises like himself!

Stay tuned for more videos!
Thanks,
Susan And Bob