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anyone have pics of how big a 22 week old hatchling box turtle should be? prefferably with a common item such as a quarter.
just want to know how much growth mine have missed.

I'm sorry, I don't have any photos to share.

Please keep in mind a couple of things: a wild 22 week old hatchling would probably be considerably smaller than a CB one that eats daily, so "normal growth rate" is a relative term.
It might be more productive for you to focus more on *quality* of growth rather than *quantity* of growth.

I was just asking as everyone has said mine are alot smaller than they *should* be for their age.

#3(to the right) is the largest but he's growing taller like my female, followed by #1(to the left) and #2(top center) the stubborn eater is the smallest.

I think they look OK.

Yes, they are probably smaller than other CB hatchlings that are the same age, but they appear to be healthy otherwise, you have them eating a little something now and then, and they are well hydrated... keep up your good work, and see what happens when the days get longer: they'll probably perk up somewhat and have better appetites.