Curious

DarinA · Post by **DarinA** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:19 am

At what age does an irn reach their max size of height and girth. I have read what is the normal range of each, but not when they reach either. Jade is 10 months and seems to be about as long as he will get, but I know his girth will expand, just wondered when he will max out?

bonjoram · Post by **bonjoram** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:15 am

By the time my IRNs weaned (around 2 months) their skeletal system appeared to have reached it's maximum length. Except for the tail, their body didn't have any more significant growth after that. So your 10 month old IRN should have maxed out.

Like humans, IRN girth depends mostly on the combination of diet and physical activity. So there is really no specific age when girth will max out.

DarinA · Post by **DarinA** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:36 am

Thanks for the reply. I wasnt sure and was just wondering. His tail has grown significantly in the last couple of months. He seems to be filling out some too. He is on pellets, seeds, fresh fruits and veges, and anything he can beg from us when we are eating. Thanks again.

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:37 pm

Around 6-12 months they reach their maximum size. My babies are now just over 6 months old, they are still relatively small but are definitely starting to grow.