Author Topic: OHHHHH DEEEAAARR ALL ADVICE PLEASE............................  (Read 1656 times)

Sarah-Jane

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 :'( :'(   My cinnamon female Pip has rejected her litter!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :'(
I haven't disturbed her in anyway! nothing that i haven't done before.. She has had litters before and never had this trouble. All day she sat outside refusing to go in the box. she has sat on her own i called her she came out to feed on me and have a play but then refused again to go bk in cage. i have tried moving Louie (dad) indoors for company next door that hasn't worked! I called the vets out (very expensive i think on sunday out of hours) vet told me to wait till this evening and if still no change i will have to step in,when i checked at 9pm one baby has passed away  :o.
the vet  said that sometimes this can happen if the litter has been handled too much or moved,or even if the female has had a scare.... but nothing like this has happened i have been at home all day!!! The Vet is confused too :icon_scratch: He obviously knows us well and has left me with formula to feed them so at the moment i am making it up for them! they are 3 weeks old on Tues.

Maybe i shouldnt of counted my chips before they had hatched! i feel so so sad!!! :'( :'( :'(

My instructions are to feed on Formula: 3-4 mls, every four hours or 4 times per day! I have them on a hot water bottle but luke warm to keep chill off and the are inside my bumbag at the mo!!!!!  Anyone with any advise would be wonderful !! and greatly appreciated.

AS U ARE AWARE I HAVE POSTED THESE BABIES FOR SALE THIS IS ON HOLD AT MOMENT SORRY HOPE U ALL UNDERSTAND! :'( :'( :'(

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Re: OHHHHH DEEEAAARR ALL ADVICE PLEASE............................
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2010, 10:45:54 PM »
Oh my god sarah, i'm not sure what to say. I'm so sorry this has happened. I don't know anything about handrearing but i suggest you look on The Squirrel Board, here is the link to their baby section

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=87

and this is their emergency forum, this is an emergency as one baby has died

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=115

The Squirrel Board will be able to give you advice, they are rehabbers of baby Squirrels and rehab many a year

I hope the babies will be ok,

Jen
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Re: OHHHHH DEEEAAARR ALL ADVICE PLEASE............................
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2010, 10:50:19 PM »
One thing never fed a cold baby this can kill it

Warm babies first then handmade Pedialyte (recipe on The Squirrel Board) this is i think to clean out their systems of mother milk, then fed formula
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Re: OHHHHH DEEEAAARR ALL ADVICE PLEASE............................
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2010, 10:56:00 PM »
This link talks about warming the baby, making Pedialyte and how to feed

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11782

I hope i have helped
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Re: OHHHHH DEEEAAARR ALL ADVICE PLEASE............................
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2010, 11:04:14 PM »
Heres a link to an old thread on this forum, this guy Amar Chipmunks were orphaned

http://super-chipmunks.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,275.msg1782.html#msg1782

Prehaps you could contact him, he might be able to help you, i think all his survived  :icon_thumleft:
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Re: OHHHHH DEEEAAARR ALL ADVICE PLEASE............................
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2010, 11:15:55 PM »
I will start a thread for you on The Squirrel Board - i am a member on there.
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« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2010, 12:03:31 AM »
This is the thread i have set up, one reply so far but most of the rehabbers aren't online at the moment

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?p=523169#post523169 
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Re: OHHHHH DEEEAAARR ALL ADVICE PLEASE............................
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2010, 08:19:10 AM »
 hi Sarah sorry to hear about your babies just an idea what if anyone close has  a mum with babies what about introducing extra baby into that litter to see if the mum will foster as this works with other small animals and this happened alot in rescue.bothmy chips fed ther others babies and i would say this has a greater chance  of working than2 hourly feeds which in themselves cause other issues
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Re: OHHHHH DEEEAAARR ALL ADVICE PLEASE............................
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2010, 09:13:13 AM »
 :confused1: I'm so sorry to hear of your mum rejecting her babies, especially after 3 weeks!  I'm so desperate to see mine (other than when Toffee brings one out to show off) but I really don't want to give her any cause to reject.   This is my first breed so I have got nothing to offer I'm afraid.
Is mum too bothered that they are away from her?   maybe the problem is her - post natal depression, do they get that?  Hope all goes well with the feeding.


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Re: OHHHHH DEEEAAARR ALL ADVICE PLEASE............................
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2010, 11:49:26 AM »
I'm so sorry that your mom rejected her litter! I'm working on a first breed too, so not much to offer other than I'd listen to Jenny and your vet, stick to those babies like glue, and I wish you the best of luck.

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Re: OHHHHH DEEEAAARR ALL ADVICE PLEASE............................
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2010, 04:59:11 PM »
Sarah Jayne, do not worry about disappointing those of us who have reserved babies. I would gladly give up mine if it meant that the litter survives. All that matters is the wellbeing of the Chips. We wish you well.

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Re: OHHHHH DEEEAAARR ALL ADVICE PLEASE............................
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2010, 11:34:19 PM »
 :sleepy1: :sleepy1: :sleepy1: Thank you barry for being so understanding! I am so tired! getting there tho! all babies seem (touch wood) to be feeding well ! so far so good fingers crossed! Been trying to find a female arcoss hampshire with a brood to put these in as advised by some people but not much luck!!  Thank you also to everyone for there help! thnks Jenny!! Keep u posted!  :sleepy1: I am off to bed before next feed!  x

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« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2010, 11:53:06 PM »
Great to hear an update, have been worrying

Fingers crossed for them
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Re: OHHHHH DEEEAAARR ALL ADVICE PLEASE............................
« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2010, 08:05:55 AM »
Crossed my fingers too.....just concentrate on their survival..worry about who has what later!  I'd quite happily give up my female if it means they all survive...

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Re: OHHHHH DEEEAAARR ALL ADVICE PLEASE............................
« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2010, 09:19:34 AM »
Doing a great job Jane, should be very proud of yourself. Fingers crossed they all make it.
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