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Post by alisha9099 on Apr 5, 2007 17:37:04 GMT
 Theses are the two babies...One is gone now and one is still alive =)  and this is the baby that is still alive at 1 week |
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Post by donna32 on Apr 5, 2007 18:36:05 GMT
Hiya
I hope everything is going well
i hand reared two babies... i started with 8 then was down to 2
They are about 4 weeks now eating solids
Sadly and i dont know how, my rat got hold of one and killed it
I am truly gutted
Good luck
Donna x
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Post by alisha9099 on Apr 6, 2007 18:45:31 GMT
It makes me feel better to know that someone else did it and that the lil ones (one) is/are surviving...It becomes tough and often I feel like it isnt going to make it but I have to try.. it seems to be doing well...still sleeps more the time and does not walk much..but it keeps its eyes open for longer periods of time and eats a decent amount..Im soo attached to it now I dont know what I would do without my little one =) Were the babies you handraised Donna full term or premature? Just wondering...Im not sure when the lil one will be able to eat solids..its teeth are comming in nice..The vet said to feed a bottle (milk) for a month then mush up solids and give it to the lil degu for a month along with the milk...So we will see how it goes!
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sarah
Burrowing Degu
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Post by sarah on Apr 6, 2007 19:11:06 GMT
That little baby will definitely be hand-tamed!
Still wishing you lots of luck and success with your little one!
Sarah
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gooey
Burrowing Degu
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Post by gooey on Apr 6, 2007 21:05:29 GMT
:Dyou are doing great!! just think, every day that your little guy is still here, is one more day you showed him love and devotion--you are a wonderful momma!
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Post by alisha9099 on Apr 11, 2007 15:31:21 GMT
Still alive...running around like crazy on the ground..still not strong enough to walk on the uneven (bedding) ground of the cage...eats ALOT!! Just a couple concerns now one of the front paws is swollen..I squeeze it slightly and it does not seem to be hurting it...The other concern I have one eye does not open. If I was the eye it will open its eye for a few mins and then is closes again! any tips suggestions!
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Post by donna32 on Apr 16, 2007 18:51:13 GMT
HIya Sorry its taken me ages to reply... I think they were full term although very tiny They just began eating one day i was amazed The remaining one is fine... when his brother died he cried none stop so i put his dad in with him and now they adore each other Carry on your good work...  Your a star! Donna xxx |
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Post by donna32 on Apr 16, 2007 18:52:38 GMT
sorry i meant to say yep its easy to get attached... i love mine dearly and cried non stop for days when the other one went to heaven  But i have to be strong for the survivor and so do you xx |
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laurieb
Burrowing Degu
Love My Goos!
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Post by laurieb on Apr 16, 2007 20:02:13 GMT
I thought about you all weekend. Our babies(8) were born on Friday. My heart would be broken if what happened to you would have happened to me. You are so strong. God Bless. I hope your little one is still well.
Laurie
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Post by alisha9099 on Apr 17, 2007 18:41:02 GMT
The lil one seems to be doing well...but it has lost all the hair on its body and I have no idea why :-( Im just hoping for the best...
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Post by sheenamat on Apr 24, 2007 9:56:35 GMT
how is he now ?
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Post by Sunshinemeg on Apr 24, 2007 16:29:43 GMT
The lil one seems to be doing well...but it has lost all the hair on its body and I have no idea why :-( Im just hoping for the best... hi alisha, from the progress you have shared with us on this thread it sounds like you are doing really well. the only thing i could possibly suggest is to add a calcium suppliment to what you are feeding the little one, (phone a vet for ideas, no need to visit one) and try offering that as a way of him getting some extra help in his growing. please keep us posted. |
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Post by alisha9099 on May 12, 2007 2:46:15 GMT
Sadly he died two days after I posted that message....I have been to discouraged to come on...He was a month early and made it about a month so I really thought he was going to make it..All of a sudden he just stopped eating...One day running around find the next not even wanting to eat of move...and as for the calcium the vet told me the formula I was feeding had more then enough nutrents(sp?) in it so I don't know. Sorry it took so long to get back...I was devistated...I did all I could though and I could only hope for the best!
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Post by critterrx on May 12, 2007 3:01:15 GMT
I'm so sorry to hear about your baby. Sounds like you gave him the best chance you could.
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gooey
Burrowing Degu
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Post by gooey on May 12, 2007 3:05:28 GMT
:'(i'm so sorry
you did a great job tho, we can only do our best and you did
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sarah
Burrowing Degu
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Post by sarah on May 13, 2007 19:05:09 GMT
Alisha, I'm so sorry -- you did such a wonderful job trying to keep him alive, no one could have done better. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that you did everything you possibly could.
Take care,
Sarah
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Post by ra on May 16, 2007 17:19:00 GMT
I was out of town for the weekend and finally got caught up with everything so I could start browsing. I am so sorry to hear your last baby didn't survive after all your hard work and love.
It can be so discouraging but there are lots of Degus out there looking for a good home. Check PetFinders for your area. Again I am sorry for your loss.
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