Jinley was weighed yesterday and she was 9kg. (she is 5½ months) She has put on 2kg every month since I have had her and she is longer and taller than others her age. The Vet nurse said I shouldn't be concerned as she could feel her ribs and she is very active on her 2 runs a day.
As of today, she is on a 100% raw diet so I will be keeping a close eye on her figure for a while adjusting meat/veg ratio if needed.
I went through the same dilemmas when I had 2 baby tortoises, they had to be weighed every month as fast growth and the wrong food cause deformities,bone disease and a shortened life. After 3 years of nurturing they were stolen in the summer - but hopefully their good start will help them later in life - wherever they are!
I am a firm believer in what we give them now, will help them in later years ... if only I could get my own diet in order
Pat x