Chickens go through tunnel?

[kathy utiger]

What species of tortoise do you have? Personally I wouldn't keep chickens and tortoises together. Some of the same parasites can be passed to your tortoise which will eat poop and by the time you know he's sick it can be too late. They heal slowly and good tortoise vets are almost impossible to find. Just my 2 cents from all I have learned about tortoises. I have 3 leopards and a Russian. Also have hatched a few leopards.
Are you also a member of the tortoiseforum.org? Another great forum to talk and learn all the new care info about tortoise.

My tortoise is a desert tortoise, Gopherus agassizii. I live in Las Vegas. Thanks for the advice. Tad has been eating dog and cat poop in the past, but I don't see him even approaching chicken poop. I'm hoping for the best, and I"ll keep my eyes open.