28-01-2008, 09:01 AM | #1 |
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Jackson's Ratio equivalent for horsfields? mcintyre graph
So everywhere i read the jackson's ration is for hermans, whats healthy for a horsfield?
He is 100mm long and weighs about 190g |
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Its the McIntyre Ratio you need for Horsfields, there is a link somewhere
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28-01-2008, 12:41 PM | #3 |
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The old link isnt working, found it through google tho
you need to apply for membership tho, then look in the files. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Tortoisefriends/ |
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At that size Rosie they have a range of 200g to 320g, with the average being 260g. He is a bit underweight.
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ill see if i can copy any of the information over when my membership clears
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thanks, he eats a lot tho, lol. i was actually wondering if he might be overweight coz he eats so much, good to know. i recon its all from his previous owners. i know to just keep it up and he should be fine
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Making this a sticky post and moving it caresheets section for other horsefield tortoise owners to refer to.
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Thank you so much for that. It is very helpful
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