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Post by chelseaash on Jan 1, 2012 20:44:09 GMT
Hey, so we had a pregnant degu, i think she was about 2 1/2 months pregnant, thus morning she was having breathing difficulties etc we went out for abit, just got back in and she has had the babies, seen 4 alive (hairless eyes closed, but moving and squeking alot) 2 dead and evidence if some eating! Ive put hay in the cage (corner away from nest, didnt want to disturb it). Mumma seems to be looking after them, dragging back to nest when they escape. Im going to put the heater on so its warm in there and make sure mumma and cage mate have food, anyother advice?, this is my first litter and is quite distressing luckily my other half has experience! Anychance they'll make it?
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Post by chelseaash on Jan 1, 2012 22:50:11 GMT
Update, theres now 6/7 alive all in a nest of warm hay  , mum is still possibly giving birth? Holding out hope as the 2/3 new ones have open eyes. Going to leave her for a few hours again before we check. Fingers crossed they make it. |
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Post by Ady on Jan 1, 2012 23:28:43 GMT
Hi,
I really hope your little ones will make it. Them moving around is really good sign. Keeping them warm as you do is essential now. U can give mum some more nesting material, teatowel or peices of cotton, also straw can keep them warm nicely. Is her cagemate male or female? She can get pregnant straight away after finishing birth. Also you can now give mum some more fatty treats to keep her energy up and her milk will be more nutritional. Keep an eye on babies but mum as well.
(You said there's some evidence of eating dead babies, it's not cannibalism or anything, they try to get rid of dead bodies so it wouldn't attract predators in the wild)
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Post by chelseaash on Jan 1, 2012 23:59:20 GMT
Theres 7 alive, given them more bedding an i have seen atleast 4 feeding of mum. Cagemate is a female (mumma's sister). They seem to be doing alot better now and have perked up abit, hopin they make it through the first night, thank you for your help.
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Post by deguconvert on Jan 2, 2012 1:36:23 GMT
I think you are doing the right things, and I congratulate you on keeping your head. I am sure I would be completely rattled!! We have a pregnant goo ourselves, and so have the birth etc to look forward to. I truly hope they will prosper for you. Please keep us informed as to how they are doing!
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Post by chelseaash on Jan 2, 2012 1:42:07 GMT
Thank you and congratulations on your goo's pregnancy , mum and babies are blanketed under the hay nest now, i'm guessing for the night, hoping they all make it through. If they do then they truly are new year miracles  , Will give an update in the morning going to let mum get her rest now, she looked so tired bless her! |
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Post by chelseaash on Jan 2, 2012 10:14:44 GMT
Okay, this morning there are 6 babies, unfourtunatley 1 didn't make it. All babies are feeding, mum seems happy. Some babies still have closed eyes but are moving well. Just have to take it as it comes now.
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Post by deguconvert on Jan 2, 2012 18:58:40 GMT
I'm sorry about the pup that didn't make it through. It could be that it will be a real battle for them all to survive, being born premature as they have been. Good thing for them they have been born in your home!! You are doing a great job of assisting them!!
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Post by chelseaash on Jan 2, 2012 21:41:57 GMT
Theres still 6 , got a couple of photos will try to upload in a while, 3 were wobbling about exploring while mum watched. They are doing so well considering, i'm just grateful i managed to save 6, i thought i would lose them all! Thank you for your support x |
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Post by chelseaash on Jan 2, 2012 22:32:12 GMT
 one of the babies, so tiny and cute.  Mumma and 1 Baby.. I hope they make it, my little new year day miracles! |
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Post by Ady on Jan 2, 2012 22:40:32 GMT
What a cuties. They actually doesn't look that premature. Maybe a bit too tiny, but could be because there was originally 9 of them. Wishing them lots of luck!
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Post by chelseaash on Jan 2, 2012 22:56:48 GMT
Thank you , yeah i couldn't believe how many there was but then mum was this big  its a tad blurry but she was really that size, we thought she would explode before giving birth as she still had 2 weeks, give a few days, left before due date! |
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Post by Ady on Jan 2, 2012 23:17:10 GMT
Wow and I thought my girl was big when she was pregnant. She did a really good job with so many babies. Enjoy those 6 babies, they're pretty cute.
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Post by chelseaash on Jan 2, 2012 23:18:20 GMT
Thank you |
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Post by deguconvert on Jan 3, 2012 6:05:58 GMT
I do believe I've just bruised the bottom of my jaw!! WHAT A SIZE!! The poor little mother! My goodness! I do hope our little Pumpkin isn't heading in that direction. I already think she is big! You're poor girl looks like she swallowed a grapefruit!
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Post by Kins on Jan 3, 2012 9:34:57 GMT
I do believe I've just bruised the bottom of my jaw!! WHAT A SIZE!! The poor little mother! My goodness! I do hope our little Pumpkin isn't heading in that direction. I already think she is big! You're poor girl looks like she swallowed a grapefruit! Ditto!  That is the most pregnant goo I have ever seen, no wonder she had so many. So sorry for your loss, but 6 little gooeys is very impressive. I also thought 'they don't look too premature' like Ady, perhaps a little small, but they are quite fury and sound like they are doing very well! Glad all seems ok so far. Look forward to seeing more pictures as they progress! |
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Post by chelseaash on Jan 3, 2012 11:52:17 GMT
She was massive, maybe the babies aren't as premature as i first thought then, i'd worked out the birth to be in 12 days time, perhdps i misjudged. They all seem fine and are behaving as i'd expect a baby too. Will try to get some pictures later of all 6 , thanks for all the comments and support. |
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, mum is still possibly giving birth? Holding out hope as the 2/3 new ones have open eyes. Going to leave her for a few hours again before we check. Fingers crossed they make it.
, Will give an update in the morning going to let mum get her rest now, she looked so tired bless her! 
