Steady growth for 5-6 months old?

TempestRising

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Hey guys! Happy 4th of July! Soooo...Sunni and Sheldyn have been with us for 2 months now. They were 3 month old well started hatchlings when we received them May 2. Here is a log of their growth. I feel it's pretty steady thus far. Both Torts are thriving. No shell rot or fungus issues (using mix if orchard bark/organic potting soil and moss for hides) or RI. Poop is always solid and they have daily soaks and fresh water for hydration. Would you say this growth is on target for this age range?

May 15 2017
Sheldyn 52g
Sunni 50g


May 21 2017
Sheldyn 53g
Sunni 51g


May 28 2017
Sheldyn 60g
Sunni 55g


June 4 2017
Sheldyn 67g
Sunni 63g


June 11 2017
Sheldyn 71g
Sunni 66g


June 24 2017
Sheldyn 84g
Sunni 86g


July 3 2017
Sheldyn 86g (3in)
Sunni 85g (3in)
 

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TempestRising

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Thanks and I do take personal note of how heavy they seem to be from weigh in to weigh in. IMO they do feel heavier each time. I was worried at first but as we settled into a daily routine they have really done well.
 

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They sure are little cuties! I have kept a growth record on mine but really only look back to the previous one to be sure they are on the "up trend" and never checked it against any growth chart for baby RFs. To me it's pretty simple, they eat, poo/pee, have good sleep/wake cycles and their size has multiplied by 3.5 times over their first 2 yrs (time I've had them) and weight multiplied even way more than that.... can't recall what they were on arrival but not much at 2" and 2.5" carapace length... now they are almost 2.5 lbs and little over 3 lbs... all that tells me that THEY ARE FINE:) and so are yours, just keep up what you've been doing.
 

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