Hi!
On Saturday a tree fell over in our yard, thankfully I was outside to see it as I went over and noticed tails peeping through the mess!!
I stayed by a window for almost three hours watching and waiting to see if mom would come get them. As I did I was reading and reading on this site and a few others. I knew they couldn't stay out too long cause they would get cold so finally I decided it was best to bring them in.
I went and bought the puppy replacement powder, got a few syringes from the drug store... And cut up some flannel and fleece from old blankets for bedding.
There are two of them a boy and a girl, furry... Eyes closed.
I did a few feedings of pedialyte and thankfully they weren't dehydrated so I went ahead and moved onto formula.
They both didn't pee or poop for most of the first day, I had been concerned but kept stimulating after every feeding.
I was so happy when one finally peed!!
Lol
Both are peeping and pooping regularly now.
Currently they are in a box with all the cut up fluff with a heating pad that stays on under the box, (towel in between the pad and the box) they seem warm to the touch so I'm guessing the temp is good. The box is in this room in my house that isn't used for anything... I guess maybe it was supposed to be a walk in pantry or laundry but we don't use it for anything. Great cause it's instantly baby proofed, not electronics, nothing to chew or knock over. Perfect.
I was wondering if they are eating too much...
I'm currently mixing 3tbs powder, 6tbs water, and 1/2tbs full fat plain yogurt.
They eat about 4-5ccs per feeding and I'm feeding them every 2-3hrs.
Also, can anyone recommend a cage that they can stay in until release?
Oh... And I have ordered the other formula mentioned on here that's specifically for them. And a couple of those miracle nipples as well
Annnnnnnd. My friends and family are bugging me about why I'm raising them and why not call wildlife center or a rescue. But I did email wildlife care and they gave me general instructions to care for them. I just keep telling them that I informed the wildlife center and that I'm raising them. But it does make me question my choice a bit.
Ya know, did I do the right thing or should I hand them over? :-/ ugh.
I'm going to pull out my food scale and weigh them later on, start writing it down so I can make sure they gain..
Sorry... Kinda all over the place with this post.
Anyways. So far their names are Diamond, and Jeffery and we love them!
Hope I attached pics correctly...
Thanks in advance,
Rachael