Does my Horsfield weigh enough?

EquestrianBabe · 19-02-2010, 04:53 PM

This is Willow the 2 year old Horsfield. We weighed him on Wednesday evening and he appeared to be 105 grams and 8cms. I just want to know if this is an appropriate weight. And what does the weight depend on? Age? Size? Breed?

Thankyou very much. EquestrianBabe

**egyptiandan64** · 19-02-2010, 10:03 PM

Willow is a bit low for that size. Willow should be around 130g. It's size that determines weight on all tortoises.

Danny

clairestortoise · 20-02-2010, 12:10 AM

Hello EquestrianBabe

I too have a Horsfield Teddy and she is 6cms and weighs....60g, She is 6 months old...I know this is quite big for her age,(She's greedy) She hasnt gained anymore for sometime now so am hoping her weight for the moments stays down. I dont want an overweight tort.
I use the McIntyre chart as a guide. Looking at your pic of Willow he does look tiny.
Here is Teddy a little while ago

EquestrianBabe · 20-02-2010, 07:13 PM

OK. And sorry for my blurry picture- my mum took it, though I'm great at photography!

19-02-2010, 04:53 PM	#1
EquestrianBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: At home with my pets! Posts: 3,991	Does my Horsfield weigh enough? This is Willow the 2 year old Horsfield. We weighed him on Wednesday evening and he appeared to be 105 grams and 8cms. I just want to know if this is an appropriate weight. And what does the weight depend on? Age? Size? Breed? Thankyou very much. EquestrianBabe __________________ I ♥ Horses

19-02-2010, 10:03 PM	#2
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	Willow is a bit low for that size. Willow should be around 130g. It's size that determines weight on all tortoises. Danny __________________

20-02-2010, 12:10 AM	#3
clairestortoise Member Juvenile Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 754	Hello EquestrianBabe I too have a Horsfield Teddy and she is 6cms and weighs....60g, She is 6 months old...I know this is quite big for her age,(She's greedy) She hasnt gained anymore for sometime now so am hoping her weight for the moments stays down. I dont want an overweight tort. I use the McIntyre chart as a guide. Looking at your pic of Willow he does look tiny. Here is Teddy a little while ago __________________ Owner of 3 Horsfield Tortoises 9 Cats, Wallace 15, Blackie 10, Scooby&Phoebe(Bro&Sis) 9, Gucci 6, Snuggles 5 and Oliver 3 and Blossom and Billy 10 months old Tye 9 Yr old Yorkie 2 children 1 Husband http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.p...e&id=523711412

20-02-2010, 07:13 PM	#4
EquestrianBabe Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: At home with my pets! Posts: 3,991	OK. And sorry for my blurry picture- my mum took it, though I'm great at photography! __________________ I ♥ Horses

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