tzach
Newborn Degu
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Post by tzach on Jun 5, 2007 14:22:53 GMT
hi everyone do u know about any milk replacer for degus 1 week old
the mum died on a c section(surgery) she couldnt deliver the last one
i didnt know about it ,only after an x-ray we saw that there is one degu that stay inside.
any way if anyone know how could i save those degus
thanks tzach meslati
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laurieb
Burrowing Degu
Love My Goos!
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Post by laurieb on Jun 5, 2007 17:53:26 GMT
OK, I think I found what I was looking for. If you can't find anything on this site, go to Degutopia and go to the breeding section. There is a link to hand rearing. Good luck to you. I am so sorry for your loss  . I was right before about being able to use kitten milk substitute. Do what you can and please keep us updated. Laurie |
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tzach
Newborn Degu
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Post by tzach on Jun 5, 2007 18:13:43 GMT
many thanks laurieb i find it realy helpfull
do u know by any chance the amout that i need to feed them each time
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tzach
Newborn Degu
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Post by tzach on Jun 6, 2007 13:50:44 GMT
Hi again the little baby’s survive the first night with out there mum
I am feeding them with a milk replacer for puppies and I am trying to give them 0.6 mm each according to there body weight (12g)
In addition I put a female with them to take care of them as much as she can
I was hopping she will feed them but I don’t think she is pregnant
Any way I didn’t have much sleep last night, feeding them every 2-3 hours
I hope they will make it
And thanks again
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sarah
Burrowing Degu
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Post by sarah on Jun 6, 2007 14:03:40 GMT
I'm so glad the babies made it through the night, and happy that you had another female to put in with them. Even if she can't feed them, she should be able to keep them warm.
You're doing a fantastic job! Please keep us posted.
Sarah
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laurieb
Burrowing Degu
Love My Goos!
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Post by laurieb on Jun 6, 2007 15:36:15 GMT
Wow, your good! I would be doing the same thing, though!
Please keep us posted on how they are doing.
Laurie
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tzach
Newborn Degu
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Post by tzach on Jun 7, 2007 11:52:19 GMT
Hi again 2nd day without mum still survive
Its seem like they are more active now and the good news are they put on weight 2g each
I think if the will pass this week without any problem they will survive.
I hope to update u only with good news I am trying to do my best for them
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Post by pinkpiglet on Jun 7, 2007 14:59:17 GMT
Good for you! You must be just exhausted though. These little ones grow on you don't they??
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laurieb
Burrowing Degu
Love My Goos!
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Post by laurieb on Jun 7, 2007 17:12:08 GMT
I am so proud of you. If anything were to happen, please know that you did everything that you could to help.
They will grow really fast! They probably weren't getting much from Mom.
Luck to you!
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