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I built this pen in 2007 and it has needed little maintenance over the last four years. However since I built it four years ago I do not have any cons...
Now before you begin designing your turtle pen, you need to do a bit a research on your specific turtle species. Things to learn: (All examples are fo...
Now for the most labor intensive part of the process. Begin by plotting out the perimeter of your pen in the location where you want to build it; you ...
The walls will be constructed out of the roofing tiles. Measure out how many you will need to make it all the way around. Be sure to account for an ov...
This step is completely optional, whether you want to add a pond is up to you. Decide where in the cage and how big you want it to be. Choose one end...
The first part to building the frame is calculate how big to make it. You can either calculate it from your design or physically measure from your wal...
How many and how big your lids/door flaps are will depend on your pen. I suggest that if your pen is wider than 30" then you should split the width ac...
Carry the completed frame to the walls and set it in. It should rest on top of the PVC posts in the corners, being just about level with the walls all...
Now that the pen is structurally sound, we can add in some dirt and plants. Buy several bags of generic topsoil and mulch. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING WITH FE...
Take your already fabricated lids and lay them down in place on top of the frame. Place them all on there at once and make sure there is a small gap b...
Use some old scraps of plywood as lean-to's to provide easy hiding spots, add food dishes, and water bowls(if you didn't build a pond). I also use som...
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