Devastating news.

[kittycat2808]

glad you found someone to help   

hope all works out well, good luck pinkpill 

[pinkpill]

will do every nite put a progress report up  

[DaveB]

I think JennyB has had a great idea there    ;Dwith the hand rearing info, it's probably just the time of year with all the chippies breeding so like Jenny said it's getting more often.

Well better get back to doing some work now, see you tomorow Pinkpill 

[pinkpill]

sarah-jane how much did increase ur feeding and was it by week cos i just looked that u started urs off on 3/4ml every 4 hours?

[Sarah-Jane]

Yes that was What I was advised to do by the vet. It all depends on there age... I have handreared assorts before but chipmunks are The hardest ever!! Don't forget when feeding always keep the baby upright at ALL Times when feeding as they can drown!!! And after every feed clean bottom as they can't do it themselves and use Luke warm water to stimulate this! This is what there mother would do for them. Honey and warm water is also good as a filler too! Between feeds. Use heat lamps and water bottles too keep warm a baby chip can die without heat less than 3 hours. Be very careful when handing them also they are very very fragile and bones are growing all the time. Use fleece for warmth not towels as there feet can get stuck and they will panic! Wash hands all the time before and after handling them, I used a anti back gel after washing as infection is common kn the 1st 5 weeks ! Any probs email Me and I will send u my number!! Xx hope this helps. Formula milk I was told by vets is the best for Vitms  that they need. Good luck 


Sarah Jane 

[Sarah-Jane]

I will post a thread on handrearing with all info I have! Good IDEA Jenny! All info will be on there for a guide line x

[judyw]

Sorry to hear the sad new about your female and the same time I am glad that a good soul has taken them up to safe them. Well done guys, hope everything goes well.
What happened to the mum that she died so suddenly, was she old?

Good luck with the babies

[chris]

Excellent news that the babies will have someone to look after them.

Just proves how far people on the forum will go to help each other out when the going gets tough.

Well done guys and I hope the babies grow into strong healthy chips
and keep us posted on their progress

Regards

Chris

[pinkpill]

thanks sarah-jane sorry i didnt get back on last nite. yes i got and will do all u say, i know bout feedin upright n toiletin  n i'v got proper formula n know bout the honey too  i got hot water bottle n fleecy hat for them n syringes n teats n bottles which i sterilized last nite so i'm all ready n waiting 

[tarcus/Kevin]

My best wishes for all your endeavours  hopefully there will be a host of happy little chips willing to follow humans to the end of the earth and back

[Sarah-Jane]

Well done and good luck I posted a topic on here to help you out! Any probs at all call me anytime. X