Community Challenge: They Call Him Norman

[mzda_grl]

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[audiolady]

Yes, we can!

[grampers62]

Copying this to this thread for those that are interested.
Also works for Galapagos turtles

Some tips for Aldabra turtle farming. So there can be three females and one male in each habitat. They have up to 8 offspring about every two years. Young take *25* years to mature. So five to seven pens two of them for young. maybe four after things get going. place thee breeding groups in five year intervals at the start. Then see where it goes and how much you can manage. Clear some space in your trade center so animals can gain stars before release.
This strategy should yield 100 good releases in one week with only a couple hours a day.
Separating the young will help keep the fertility gene up and allow one to find mates that can produce higher star ratings.

[Fluffy Shark]

Currently setting up my tortoise farm!

[moorwiesen]

I only have one female and one male, both almost on 100% genetics, 5 stars and gold rated. They only give gold, almost perfect offspring. Remember, that the tortoises have to age to reach the required stars and can not be released instantly when they grow up. I do have male and female quarters, where i throw in all the offspring once they reach 20 years, so they can mature without breeding and I don't have to keep an eye on them. I have around 720 tortoises running in my zoo and let me say: they poop a lot and need a lot of keepers, to keep them clean. They also need a lot of shelter, so I keep them in indoor habitats instead.

Not one of the offspring has reached 3 stars yet, but they are only 30 years old (the oldest). Also you can also buy some 2 or 3 stars tortoises from the market and just let them grow in your zoo, if the breeding itself is taking to much of your time (and you don't enjoy playing on x3 speed)

[grampers62]

A little help for those that don't want to build habitats.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2769901597

[grampers62]

I know... Shameless advertising but intended to help others rather than promote any person or group.

[Fluffy Shark]

Yes, thank you for sharing! I added it to my collection! :D

[NanoGrrl]

Thanks so much for the tortoise pen--and the advice. :D

[Lisee903]

Started my tortoises on breeding and aging. Crossing fingers this time for a successful CC

[Fluffy Shark]

Just found out one of my oldest zoos had plenty of tortoises on breeding. What a lovely surprise/reminder to get before a challenge like this!

[audiolady]

Wish I could bring my tortoises from the sandbox!
Do Galapagos count?

[Fluffy Shark]

I believe both count, so I am breeding both.

[mrs no doubt fire]

I make 2 extra habitats for babies , boys n girls :)

[audiolady]

4 habitats for breeding, 3 nurseries so far. will have to combine the blueprint I have to make 4 of them for every baby!

[audiolady]

I think how much guests love them.