tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974406546323301344.post3418940985826540767..comments2023-04-08T06:06:13.055-07:00Comments on Notes from the Pens: A Guest Turtle on a Stormy DayAya Katzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07830585801297506770noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974406546323301344.post-35014655539944596062014-04-28T13:09:09.827-07:002014-04-28T13:09:09.827-07:00Hi, Julia. I tend to agree, especially in the case...Hi, Julia. I tend to agree, especially in the case of class pets who really have no human to become attached to, Some domesticated turtles are happy, but that is when they are cared for by a very special person, like my friend Pam.<br /><br />In my case, I am happy that the turtles on my land can take care of themselves and can live free.Aya Katzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830585801297506770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974406546323301344.post-56659924684842102502014-04-28T11:47:13.575-07:002014-04-28T11:47:13.575-07:00I actually think animals like turtles are better o...I actually think animals like turtles are better off in nature than in a glass aquarium. I remember in elementary school our teacher had a pet turtle and rabbit for the class, and most of the year I did not have to clean up after them, but one day during our weekly movie the instructional aide said I had to start helping to clean up the turtle poop and rabbit poop. I told her I did not see why because I did not interact with these animals, but she said they were class pets. The turtle never did seem particular happy in its class aquarium, and he escaped once he got a chance when school was out. It was a different time though because teachers would never be allowed to have weekly movies and pets like back in the 80's. I still think the turtle was happier once it left on its own.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11147781152448695481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974406546323301344.post-76774857307083628432014-04-28T07:29:53.266-07:002014-04-28T07:29:53.266-07:00I felt bad about the turtle in the rain not moving...I felt bad about the turtle in the rain not moving for fear of me. I have read that they like to soak, but Pam says that closing up like that and not moving is a sign of fear. He should have been above the surface of the water hunting for worms.<br /><br />As for Bow not minding the thunder and being calm, I think he was just glad to have me back in the pen and not out there watching the turtle. Aya Katzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07830585801297506770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974406546323301344.post-8637702125406507842014-04-28T07:00:12.233-07:002014-04-28T07:00:12.233-07:00With all the bluster from that storm yesterday, I&...With all the bluster from that storm yesterday, I'm surprised Bow was that calm. I was laughing at the turtle sitting in the downpour from your roof. What in the world was he thinking..."I need a cool bath"? Wow, I was surprised he wasn't trying to get out of that. I don't know a thing about turtles, but I don't think box turtles are water-dwelling turtles are they? <br />I have observed them crossing my property though and they can really move quickly! I know what you mean about hosting and appreciating the "independent" animals. I do enjoy hosting purple martins who are totally dependent on man-made housing, but wish that they had not been forced to evolve this way. Nikkis Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04900207220789667368noreply@blogger.com