hiya ....my female horsefield has taken to burrying all day and night under a bush she is not eating and occasionaly passes poo when bathed......anyone any ideas she hasbeen doing this for over a week now she hasnt lost any weight....she is over 20years my other torts are not doing this ....so wondered if anyone can help?

It's to escape the heatwave - a process known as "aestivation." Quite normal.
Horsfields burrow anyway, don't they?

All torts must have access to shade, as they have no cooling system.
Regards
Tom

hiya tom, thanks for reply ....do you have any ideas why the other torts i have do not do this they are horsefields as well.... i have had this one for 20 years and this is a first.....cheers jue

hiya tom, thanks for reply ....do you have any ideas why the other torts i have do not do this they are horsefields as well.... i have had this one for 20 years and this is a first.....cheers jue

sorry meant to say they do have shaded areas and warm spots they also have free range to a very secure garden with weeds aplenty and hutches ........thanks jue

Hello Jue,
I regret the delay, away for a few days. Assuming you have had the high temps where you live - I'm sure your other Horsfields have spent much of the day in shade, though not buried. They are lucky to have a nice garden with shade & houses.
It's sad that so many torts are kept in wickedly small pens, thanks to stupid advice from the pet trade.
Regards
Tom

hi tom yes i try my best for them but was very confused why one decided to bury herself for such a long time she is still uninteresed in staying up ....im bathing her daily and the weather isnt too hot the others are active and eating well so very unusual i must say.....thanks for your interest jue