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Post by dyzired on Aug 1, 2011 14:57:58 GMT
But has anyone ever hand raised baby gerbils? There was a litter born at my job and one of the gerbils was eating them alive :/ I couldn't bear to just leave them in there. And there's no other mothers that have babies that I can put them in with. I figure Id try to help them but I doubt they'll make it. Just curious if anyone has successfully hand raised them though. i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac126/nschneeberg/6a2bfa22.jpg |
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Post by nuttz on Aug 1, 2011 15:11:50 GMT
i have just been looking on the net and found this ( i copied and pasted for you)
You can use human formula or puppy formula to feed the pups with at about double the normal concentration, as gerbil milk is very concentrated. Like human babies, gerbil pups need warm milk, so make sure the milk is the same temperature as the inside of your wrist. When you placea drop there, you shouldn't be able to feel it. You can put the milk in a small beaker or glass, but test it every once in a while to make sure it stays warm. Use a small eye dropper and while holding a baby in your fingers -- somewhat upright so she/he can't choke -- place a drop on the mouth. The milk will take a few seconds to drip into the mouth, but if the baby is hungry, he/she will begin eating as soon as the milk is tasted. It will only take a few mouthfuls for the pup to become full.
im still trying to find more information for you
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Post by dyzired on Aug 1, 2011 16:22:00 GMT
Thank u so much  |
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Post by dyzired on Aug 3, 2011 3:27:36 GMT
yeahh..they didn't make it..poor guys...I tried though. =\
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Post by emz on Aug 3, 2011 18:12:05 GMT
All that matters is that you tried your best. So sorry for the loss though.  |
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Post by nuttz on Aug 4, 2011 9:06:54 GMT
aww, that is sad but as emz has said, you tried your best!
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