josefine
Foraging Degu
2 goos: Lille Blaa and Fluffy
Posts: 70
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Post by josefine on May 25, 2008 11:51:13 GMT
I just read in a norwegian forum about 3 degu babies who had been abandoned (her 4 grownups had escaped, don't know how she did it). The babies is 10 days old and she was wondering what to give them. Anyone here know, and can the babies survive?
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Post by buzz on May 25, 2008 13:50:29 GMT
at 10 days its possible, they'd need feeding right thoughout the day and night though every two to three hours. She'd need a pipette and I think a Kitten formula would do the trick, not the best thing but better than nothing. However, she'd need to be very careful not to drown the pups by pushing too much through at once or getting it in their nose. After feeding their bladders need to be stimulated by firm but gentle strokes going in the direction of head to tail using a finger or cotton bud. She'd need to keep them warm possibly wrapping up a hot water bottle in a towel and placing it next to the babies. Thats all my knowlegde on the matter I'm afraid. www.btinternet.com/~p.long/degutopia/deguhandr.htm theres more information. |
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josefine
Foraging Degu
2 goos: Lille Blaa and Fluffy
Posts: 70
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Post by josefine on May 25, 2008 20:40:28 GMT
Thanks. I'll pass it on:)
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Post by Lala on May 28, 2008 12:18:40 GMT
Aww the poor little things! Any more word on how they're doing Josefine?
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Post by phe on May 28, 2008 15:30:37 GMT
try to contact a vet, i think there is something other than kitten milk thats alot better for them a type of formula for baby mice, rats etc. cant remember the name :s
yea let us kno how it goes? this story nearly broke my heart (dramatic i kno but i feel so sorry for the babys and the escapies they must be so scared)
xxx xxx
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