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Old 18-04-2009, 10:54 PM   #1
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Hi I got my baby last week..hermanns and iv been feeding her a variety of weeds...but when i weighed her today she has lost 6 grams...is that normal???!!!

for the first couple of days after having her she didn't eat anything cause of settling in etc could that be why?

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Old 19-04-2009, 01:46 AM   #2
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torts weight can vary

depending upon when we weigh them

depending upon the scales used

before or after passing feaces / a poo
before or after passing urine / wee
before or after eating
before / after worming
before / during/ after egg laying

once you have kept a diary of weights for a few months

im sure you will see a trend

and yes whilst settling in torts weight can also vary
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Old 19-04-2009, 10:47 AM   #3
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Thankyou
i was just worried as she doesnt weigh very much so 6 grams seemed alot lol!! she is eating and drinking more now though bit of a picky eater i think!!

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