Feeding Day for the Tortoises! (adults, babies, eggs!)

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  • Thanks for watching! Today one of my older Sulcata tortoises Damia laid eggs! She is about 35 years old and we've had her for over 20 years!
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  • @TheTortoiseWhisperer
    @TheTortoiseWhisperer  9 місяців тому +475

    A big part of my videos was my dog Tillman who recently passed away. I took a small break from posting longer videos like this but kept posting shorts here and there. But I’m back to posting and I’m sorry for the break. Next week I’ll be posting another video and will be more active 🐢💚

    • @nineteenct
      @nineteenct 9 місяців тому +57

      Rest well Tillman!!

    • @puzzlegirl59
      @puzzlegirl59 9 місяців тому +57

      So sorry for your loss. RIP Tillman.

    • @AverageGamer-us1tr
      @AverageGamer-us1tr 9 місяців тому +35

      As someone who lost their dog recently, I understand the feeling. I hope Tillman didn’t suffer

    • @JoelGonzalez-ud7qo
      @JoelGonzalez-ud7qo 9 місяців тому +35

      Sorry for your loss, every one of our pets is family. Fur or shell, they are all are a big part of our lives.

    • @TheAerosolNinja
      @TheAerosolNinja 9 місяців тому +23

      I'm sorry for your loss. ❤️

  • @keldaMouse
    @keldaMouse 9 місяців тому +156

    so sorry for your loss of doggie Tillman. RIP sweet boy. Glad you took a break. So good to hear your friendly voice and see your lovely tortoises!

  • @nameless5512
    @nameless5512 9 місяців тому +99

    My grandpa has a tortoise. Herbie’s just a few younger than he is, and they both act similar. This year Ol' Herb has turned 70, and since they didn’t know when Herb was born, they celebrate their birthdays on the same day.

    • @PhoenixRoseYT
      @PhoenixRoseYT 9 місяців тому +13

      That’s literally so cute 😭 I hope to adopt a tortoise one day and emulate this 💗

    • @TheTortoiseWhisperer
      @TheTortoiseWhisperer  9 місяців тому +44

      Amazing! My dad actually got Ike my 48 year old tortoise when Ike was a hatchling! So he has been in the family longer than me haha

    • @nameless5512
      @nameless5512 9 місяців тому +15

      @@TheTortoiseWhisperer My grandpa said that if he croaks before Herb, my dad would be the one to take care of Herb. Herb’s a Leopard tortoise, and his favorite food is cabbage or strawberries.

    • @positivelynegative9149
      @positivelynegative9149 9 місяців тому +4

      🐢

    • @jryangutierrez
      @jryangutierrez 9 місяців тому +4

      Its so adorable watching them eat lol

  • @realityadvised2543
    @realityadvised2543 9 місяців тому +11

    RIP Tillman🌻🌼💐🐕 such a happy doggie with his toys! They say they greet us again at our time 🌈. You will always hold him in your heart 'til then. Him too.

  • @JoelGonzalez-ud7qo
    @JoelGonzalez-ud7qo 9 місяців тому +23

    How exciting for Damia to resume laying. Any theories why? It can't be lack of TLC or nutrition, etc. Your tortoises are surely loved.

    • @TheTortoiseWhisperer
      @TheTortoiseWhisperer  9 місяців тому +18

      Very exciting! I'm not too sure why exactly but it's been about 2-3 years since she has laid. I did some research and it is believed that tortoises can lay fertile eggs up to four years after mating. 🐢

    • @13DreamRiders
      @13DreamRiders 8 місяців тому +1

      So do you leave the eggs where she buried them? ​@@TheTortoiseWhisperer

    • @crimzonempire4677
      @crimzonempire4677 8 місяців тому +1

      They really just decide when they want to lay eggs 😂

  • @jocelynharris-fx8ho
    @jocelynharris-fx8ho 9 місяців тому +33

    Glad that you're back.👍missed hearing you say "hey buddy"!🤗

  • @laurasmith1445
    @laurasmith1445 9 місяців тому +26

    ❤❤Love it❤❤
    Always Fun to see their sweet smiling happy faces
    You take such great care of them all
    I am very impressed and enjoy all your videos and all your tortoise family
    So sorry for your loss of Tillman..
    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @gregscavuzzo5457
    @gregscavuzzo5457 9 місяців тому +22

    Sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed your dog in the videos, glad you are back posting I missed you, have a Merry Christmas

  • @MultiPurposeReviewer
    @MultiPurposeReviewer 9 місяців тому +11

    Lettuce, zucchini, bananas, cantaloupe, and spring greens? Shoo, that sounds like a pretty good salad! I'd eat that.

  • @HStorm510
    @HStorm510 8 місяців тому +5

    You’re such a great Tortoise Daddy! I’ve been calling my dog “buddy” since I started watching your vids. It’s touching to see how well you take care of them

  • @kris10ryan54
    @kris10ryan54 6 місяців тому +3

    I am amazed at the sheer volume of food they eat!!!

  • @AmazingJeeves
    @AmazingJeeves 9 місяців тому +2

    Sorry to hear about Tillman. When we watched this video, before we saw your comment, my toddler daughter asked "Where's Tillman?" (your videos get watched a lot here and are often requested). We'll miss him and we're sorry for your loss.

  • @ItsAtilax
    @ItsAtilax 9 місяців тому +11

    They are so cute and adorable. Watching these literally can change your mood from the worst to the absolute most amazing. Keep up with the good work and friendship with your friends!

    • @animatic573
      @animatic573 2 місяці тому

      fr, i watch his channel all the time and i watch his videos when i’m sad and then i’m in a happy cheerful mood! 😊

  • @ainovilja
    @ainovilja 9 місяців тому +4

    RIP Tillman you and Ike were the best of friends😭😔

  • @legatobluesummers1994
    @legatobluesummers1994 8 місяців тому +2

    That crunch sound of damia eating the cactus pad is so satisfying 😂 keep up the amazing work with keeping this species alive!

  • @leigh1010
    @leigh1010 9 місяців тому +5

    So very sorry for your loss of Tillman. He was a special pup.

  • @liudizzle
    @liudizzle 9 місяців тому +6

    I can't even imagine how much energy it would take to dig all that dirt!

  • @YouLookism
    @YouLookism 9 місяців тому +5

    Ike is so sweet and well tempered 💚 and i can see how much you love him, Ike and Damia are my favs 😃🫶🏻

  • @tanglethelemurfan101
    @tanglethelemurfan101 9 місяців тому +14

    The babies are so cute! I have a pet turtle now and named it Squirtle and I love him so much :D!

  • @kris10ryan54
    @kris10ryan54 6 місяців тому +1

    I am amazed at the dexterity of these big creatures!

  • @zealful
    @zealful 9 місяців тому +4

    Sorry for your loss. I was never interested in tortoises’ diet until I came to your channel. Thanks for the great content.

  • @jonathankelly4222
    @jonathankelly4222 9 місяців тому +2

    I just discovered your channel and love it! Tortoises are my favorite animals! Sorry to hear about your pup. They're family members and it can hurt to lose one.

  • @grantdavenport7904
    @grantdavenport7904 9 місяців тому +12

    No video would be complete with a hey buddy !!!

    • @TheTortoiseWhisperer
      @TheTortoiseWhisperer  9 місяців тому +5

      There’s definitely a few in there haha 😁🐢

    • @Guapo7618
      @Guapo7618 9 місяців тому +2

      ​@TheTortoiseWhisperer How many tortoises do u have and do u know any thing about russian tortoises and how to shave his beak down

  • @JohnnyFarcry
    @JohnnyFarcry 3 місяці тому +1

    This dude's positivity is infectious. These videos are so chill

  • @kris10ryan54
    @kris10ryan54 6 місяців тому +1

    I love this channel so much, the love and care is amazing!!

  • @animelover29495
    @animelover29495 9 місяців тому +29

    Finnally after 8 months!
    Edit: I just got to know your dog past away that's why you took a break from posting long videos I'm feeling so sad for your dog and you may his soul fly high ❤️ rip Tillman

  • @ki-ug6bt
    @ki-ug6bt 9 місяців тому +5

    i genuinely missed your videos 😭😭 when i heard ‘IKE’ i screamed because it’s been so long since i’ve heard about him 🥹

  • @mikeybhhs
    @mikeybhhs 9 місяців тому +10

    I’ve said this numerous times and I stand by it still. Ike is a UNIT.

  • @donnadixon289
    @donnadixon289 9 місяців тому +6

    Really surprised to see how deep she laid her eggs. Those poor little hatchlings have quite the job digging themselves out.

  • @Lesseplesse
    @Lesseplesse 8 місяців тому +1

    It looks like their smell is excellent. I never would have thought

  • @kaisersoza7937
    @kaisersoza7937 9 місяців тому +4

    Missed you cousin. Glad you’re back. Sorry for losing Tillman.
    Congrats to Damia.
    Merry Xmas

  • @22seanmurphy
    @22seanmurphy 9 місяців тому +3

    Just adorable my marginated is just 2 years old and i can spend ages watching her eat they are just so fascinating 😊😊😊

  • @nikitmoisieiev5551
    @nikitmoisieiev5551 9 місяців тому +4

    Love your tortoises, I missed them since the last video❤

  • @elclikerinsomnio03
    @elclikerinsomnio03 9 місяців тому +4

    Awww, so cute, Loved Turtles😍😍😍

  • @nyancat4292
    @nyancat4292 9 місяців тому +3

    I love that I found your channel and its super cool that you've got 35s flying around ya. 🐢

  • @lessermook7608
    @lessermook7608 9 місяців тому +3

    I know so much work goes into caring for these Buddies
    But bro is living the dream

  • @poweringteraphobia2837
    @poweringteraphobia2837 9 місяців тому +2

    Ike’s got a whole tunnel to himself. I didn’t know they dug that Much

  • @Oliviamed891
    @Oliviamed891 3 місяці тому

    You treat your tortoises so amazing thank you for being so kind to animals :)

  • @MARKUSLOVESEVERYONE
    @MARKUSLOVESEVERYONE 9 місяців тому +1

    i honestly think the rescue tortoises should get more screen time. they're just so cute, but very underrated.

  • @MillaRaeDeshibeau
    @MillaRaeDeshibeau 9 місяців тому +3

    I love learning about your tortoises. Not too sure if you have a video on all your animals, ages, and how they came to your rescue.

  • @ithinkitsautumn
    @ithinkitsautumn 5 місяців тому

    Rest in Puppy Paradise Tillman ❤🐾 I loved getting to see him in all your videos, it felt like he was my friend too 💕 I loved how much he played with his Woody toy. I will always remember him. I hope you’re doing okay now, and letting yourself grieve as you need to. Sending love and hugs to you and all the pets!!!

  • @jmtimmons
    @jmtimmons 9 місяців тому +3

    What a wonderful video. I had to check the date to be sure I'm current. How exciting to have eggs!! Yay!!!

  • @Doggie_San
    @Doggie_San 9 місяців тому +5

    Dose Ike have any foods he really likes?

    • @TheTortoiseWhisperer
      @TheTortoiseWhisperer  9 місяців тому +2

      Oh yeah his favorite is Spineless Cactus! He loves it!! 🌵🐢

  • @ayoutubechannel7143
    @ayoutubechannel7143 9 місяців тому +12

    Nice to see you back posting again. Watching along with my lil Hermann's on my lap

    • @TheTortoiseWhisperer
      @TheTortoiseWhisperer  9 місяців тому +5

      That's amazing haha thank you so much for the support! 😁🐢

  • @shannonviozzi9029
    @shannonviozzi9029 9 місяців тому +2

    So sorry for ur loss of ur doggy nice hearing ur voice again

  • @BiggRobb70
    @BiggRobb70 9 місяців тому +2

    Bro, that was nice 👍.
    RIP Tillman🙏

  • @Me0_8TKT
    @Me0_8TKT 9 місяців тому +7

    Please do more vids like this❤

  • @Lorilollo10
    @Lorilollo10 9 місяців тому +3

    8 whole months of wait for the legend to return

  • @TimmWebbYT
    @TimmWebbYT Місяць тому +1

    Tortoises are the most skilled patient animals in the world, I would not be able to dig a burrow like that

  • @DerekWitt
    @DerekWitt 5 місяців тому

    I love watching your tortoises just hamming it up, especially Ike.
    Sunday, I went to the Overland Park (Kansas) Arbeteum. I saw a lot of koi in the large pond swimming upto the wooden bridge begging for food.
    Right in the midst were a couple of turtles (couldn' t tell whether they were snapping or box turtles). I think they were uneasy about being amongst the fish, and were trying to keep their distance. I think the koi couldn't care less about the koi.
    Just an fascinating sight to behold.

  • @ZippyVtuber
    @ZippyVtuber 9 місяців тому +4

    The babies are so cuuute >_

  • @obsidianchao
    @obsidianchao 5 місяців тому

    They’re sooo cute!! Especially when they’re all eating together

  • @trinahill4547
    @trinahill4547 9 місяців тому +1

    Im sorry about Tillman, he was a great co-host. I'll always remember him carrying his Woody, he was a hoot. Im actually wondering what do you with all the little babies? There must be so many

  • @shay.shay.95
    @shay.shay.95 9 місяців тому +1

    I love watching these videos. I love turtles. I want to get one but have no idea where to start or what kind to get.😊

  • @COPCOOL
    @COPCOOL 8 місяців тому +2

    At 2:25 *sniff* " OH YEAH VEGETABLES CRUNCH MY FAVORITE" i like that part and by the way i like turtle and tortoise :)

  • @obamallammallama3930
    @obamallammallama3930 9 місяців тому +1

    I love them all so much

  • @willaimhl814
    @willaimhl814 9 місяців тому +1

    We need to get this guy 5 million more subs

  • @CATS-mh3sc
    @CATS-mh3sc 5 місяців тому +1

    tortoises are so cute

  • @angelesrito8452
    @angelesrito8452 9 місяців тому +1

    Please give me recommendations.
    I live here in phx. I have a male (10) and female (9) recently my male has become very aggressive with my female, biting her face, legs, being a bully. I’ve had to separate them. Any suggestions? I want to keep them together. Have you encountered this behavior?
    Thank you!

    • @TheTortoiseWhisperer
      @TheTortoiseWhisperer  9 місяців тому +3

      Hello! So this does happen often when the males are trying to find another tortoise to breed with and they can get pretty aggressive. I would separate them if he is doing things like flipping her over. But slowly getting them used to each other by giving them meals together and slowly spending time with each other will help 🐢

  • @AsdfGhjkl-bd5mh
    @AsdfGhjkl-bd5mh 5 місяців тому

    He loves them so much

  • @Only_Iman1
    @Only_Iman1 9 місяців тому +1

    hi love your videos i have been watching sine i was 8 now am 11

  • @eebo2993
    @eebo2993 9 місяців тому +1

    HES BACK LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO

  • @MrDewie
    @MrDewie 4 місяці тому

    i love them all!

  • @nonsenf.
    @nonsenf. 9 місяців тому +1

    I love your videos.

  • @AlistairWhite-xo2ds
    @AlistairWhite-xo2ds 4 місяці тому

    This is really helpful because I’m getting a tortoise

  • @snjezanabartosek4256
    @snjezanabartosek4256 9 місяців тому +1

    HAPPY 100 VIDEOS ❤❤❤❤

  • @na-sama624
    @na-sama624 9 місяців тому +1

    Amazing😮Tortoise🐢👏👏👏💕

  • @annettemurphy2317
    @annettemurphy2317 7 місяців тому

    This guy is going to have a million babies running around. IKE must be the father of all the babies.

  • @Peps-qt8nm
    @Peps-qt8nm 9 місяців тому

    2:32 bro is all ready tasting it 😂😂😂

  • @ChristyH-B
    @ChristyH-B 9 місяців тому

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I had wondered where he was, especially when getting ike out.
    Competely separately, did you eat the spinach yourself?

  • @rondahanboysvlog
    @rondahanboysvlog 9 місяців тому +1

    ok, long time no see, im happy to see again the tortoise

  • @JenDeyan
    @JenDeyan 9 місяців тому

    Turtles!

  • @seanwhitman8353
    @seanwhitman8353 9 місяців тому

    Sorry to hear about Tillman. He was a great dog and a feature of many of your videos. But I am glad you took the time you needed.
    On a side note, damn. Did not expect the F-35 flyby.

  • @jacksonthecat7
    @jacksonthecat7 5 місяців тому

    I think I just found my new favorite channel-

  • @user-a43ef53d
    @user-a43ef53d 9 місяців тому

    сколько черепах, такие они милые, если бы я жил в америке - обязательно напросился бы в гости

  • @Fortniteclips832
    @Fortniteclips832 9 місяців тому

    Sorry for your loss rip doggie Tillman

  • @faded6927
    @faded6927 9 місяців тому

    I’m gonna be honest, I wasn’t expecting the surprise F-35 appearance

  • @Lisa-qy3bp
    @Lisa-qy3bp 7 місяців тому

    Love this channel 🐢

  • @NY_7
    @NY_7 9 місяців тому +1

    Bwaddy 🐢

  • @camden_mathes
    @camden_mathes 8 місяців тому +1

    Hey just wanted to say congrats on damia for laying eggs.
    P.S love your vids and please comet me back

  • @static_TV123
    @static_TV123 8 місяців тому

    bro i love turtles so mutch

  • @CherryHead89
    @CherryHead89 9 місяців тому +1

    Could you please list the names of all your tortoises?

    • @TheTortoiseWhisperer
      @TheTortoiseWhisperer  9 місяців тому +3

      So at the top of my head I can think of, Ike, Damia, Demi, Francy, Gertie, Dino, Dozer, Rhino, and Linus, and Baby Ike (baby tortoise). The others we’re gonna have to come up names with 😁🐢

  • @holliesanders4220
    @holliesanders4220 9 місяців тому +1

    Wow, what a full time job!!

  • @lessermook7608
    @lessermook7608 9 місяців тому

    Ike is the alpha. He gets his own crib.

  • @dennisnoleal9262
    @dennisnoleal9262 3 місяці тому +1

    😂😂❤❤😊😊

  • @olivermain5078
    @olivermain5078 9 місяців тому

    RIP TILLMAN ❤😔

  • @Payback-ry2uk
    @Payback-ry2uk 5 місяців тому +1

    😊i also have a tortoises

  • @JuniorAyala-h5m
    @JuniorAyala-h5m 6 місяців тому

    I love turtles

  • @tortoise_matters
    @tortoise_matters 6 місяців тому

    beautiful adult sulcata. Originally wild caught or captive bred?

  • @lifestyles2482
    @lifestyles2482 9 місяців тому +1

    What about predators? How to you protect them? And do the big ones like Ike have to worry about that?

    • @TheTortoiseWhisperer
      @TheTortoiseWhisperer  9 місяців тому +2

      So as for the baby tortoises when they go in their outdoor enclosure, they have safe tops that goes over their enclosure. But we don’t have any predators that mess with the big tortoises 🐢

  • @SkrilleyMC
    @SkrilleyMC 9 місяців тому

    BIG IKEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @falloutworldrecord
    @falloutworldrecord 8 місяців тому

    I just discovered your channel, love at first sight for both me and my partner. I noticed the small concrete stomp Ike had to go through to get into the backyard with the ladies. I noticed he seemed to have some minor difficulty getting over it and scratching his belly. Do you think adding a small ramp might be a good addition for their quality of life when moving around? Obviously you know more than me, I'm curious to hear your take

  • @uauuincristibalo
    @uauuincristibalo 5 місяців тому

    🐢💚

  • @tiffanytaylor3663
    @tiffanytaylor3663 6 місяців тому

    i love you😍

  • @ms.bennie9055
    @ms.bennie9055 9 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤wow, so glad my tortoise, Mekon, is a male. Would not know what I'd do with a female. You're fortunate that they like hay, our tortoise will not eat it.. but does graze on lawn grass... and very picky. Is that normal, or is he just spoiled?? I learn a lot from youe videos, thank you!!

    • @TheTortoiseWhisperer
      @TheTortoiseWhisperer  9 місяців тому +2

      He may be a little spoiled but all my babies are spoiled as well haha that just means you love them! I’m sure he is eating healthy but if there is hay out for him to graze on I’m sure he would get a routine going and eat on the hay 😁🐢

  • @johannesberglund2070
    @johannesberglund2070 9 місяців тому

    Yay

  • @Nikki1994_
    @Nikki1994_ 9 місяців тому

    I have a Burmese stars tortoise and sometimes I get lost on what to feed her and was curious if you can maybe make it a little easier for me your videos are a help. but doesn’t matter that it’s a different species of tortoise on what they eat

  • @coloradocoinhunter6475
    @coloradocoinhunter6475 9 місяців тому

    Nice bro 👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏻💪🏻🤘🏻💪🏻🤘🏻💪🏻🤘🏻💪🏻

  • @mysulcata
    @mysulcata 9 місяців тому

    Awesome. Do you feed them like this every day for many turtles? I have one turtle. I feed it 1-2 times a day.

  • @booboo7750able
    @booboo7750able 9 місяців тому +2

    Sad for your loss!! missed the vids, welcome, glad to see the turtles!