Jackson's Ratio equivalent for horsfields? mcintyre graph

Rosie_863 · 28-01-2008, 09:01 AM

So everywhere i read the jackson's ration is for hermans, whats healthy for a horsfield?

He is 100mm long and weighs about 190g

Sarahm · 28-01-2008, 10:01 AM

Its the McIntyre Ratio you need for Horsfields, there is a link somewhere

Rosie_863 · 28-01-2008, 12:41 PM

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/

**egyptiandan64** · 28-01-2008, 12:55 PM

At that size Rosie they have a range of 200g to 320g, with the average being 260g. He is a bit underweight.

Danny

Rosie_863 · 28-01-2008, 12:59 PM

ill see if i can copy any of the information over when my membership clears

Rosie_863 · 28-01-2008, 01:18 PM

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

Rosie_863 · 28-01-2008, 02:37 PM

**Eire_Ade** · 28-01-2008, 10:36 PM

Making this a sticky post and moving it caresheets section for other horsefield tortoise owners to refer to.

Ade

THEHANDOFOMEGA · 21-04-2010, 09:10 PM

Thank you so much for that. It is very helpful

28-01-2008, 09:01 AM	#1
Rosie_863 Member Incubating Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bradford Posts: 110	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

28-01-2008, 10:01 AM	#2
Sarahm Member Incubating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Midlands Posts: 182	Its the McIntyre Ratio you need for Horsfields, there is a link somewhere __________________ "I know if I am going to have any life anymore it is because, I am still willing to fight, and die for that inch because that is what LIVING is. The six inches in front of your face." (Any Given Sunday)

28-01-2008, 12:55 PM	#4
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	At that size Rosie they have a range of 200g to 320g, with the average being 260g. He is a bit underweight. Danny __________________

28-01-2008, 10:36 PM	#8
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Making this a sticky post and moving it caresheets section for other horsefield tortoise owners to refer to. Ade __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

28-01-2008, 12:41 PM	#3
Rosie_863 Member Incubating Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bradford Posts: 110	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/

28-01-2008, 12:59 PM	#5
Rosie_863 Member Incubating Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bradford Posts: 110	ill see if i can copy any of the information over when my membership clears

28-01-2008, 01:18 PM	#6
Rosie_863 Member Incubating Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bradford Posts: 110	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

28-01-2008, 02:37 PM	#7
Rosie_863 Member Incubating Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bradford Posts: 110

21-04-2010, 09:10 PM	#9
THEHANDOFOMEGA Member Juvenile Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Wales Posts: 846	Thank you so much for that. It is very helpful

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