13-07-2008, 09:35 PM | #11 |
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Hi again,
It's now nearly a year later and I agree with your opinion last year that Jessie is male, but I do not think that Titch is also male. Could you please have another look for me and let me know your opinion with these new pictures: Titch is now nearly 5 years old and I do think that she is female. Don't you think so? Thanks Julia |
13-07-2008, 09:38 PM | #12 |
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Yes, I would now think Titch was female
Nice to have the update, thanks!
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13-07-2008, 11:30 PM | #13 |
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I'll have to say female now too Just was wondering has she grown any from last year?
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14-07-2008, 07:47 PM | #14 |
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Thanks for confirming what I thought.
RE the weight: Since the pictures were taken last September Titch has put on about 50 gramms. Is this not enough? She is still a lot smaller than her 1 year older brother Jessie, who is huge and probably too heavy ( He weighs double as much as Titch). Both have the same garden and weeds to eat, with vitamins and calcium on a weekly treat of cucumer or tomato. Not sure what I can do over their different weights. Thanks Julia |
14-07-2008, 11:08 PM | #15 |
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Hi Julia,
I'd need to know their SCL in mm and their weight in g to find out what they should weigh. Danny
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15-07-2008, 09:24 PM | #16 |
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Hi again.
Jessie is 14cm long and weighs nearly 650 grams, which must be too heavy. His younger sister Titch is 9 1/2 cm and weighs 235g. Quite a difference isn't it? Not sure what I can do with Jessie. Both are outdoors all summer and find most of their own weeds and plants in the garden . what do you think? thanks |
16-07-2008, 02:09 AM | #17 |
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If you measured Jessie right than yes he is a bit over weight, should be 554g. Titch is just fine for her size.
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