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BeeFernandez22
03-26-2011, 04:27 PM
So Ollie opened one of her little eyes a little bit ago!! :jump (Other still closed).
Pistachio's are still closed but I know he's right behind his sister. My question is, now what should I be doing, time-frame wise, as far as heat, potty stimulation, foods, etc. I found mixed info from other sites when I looked a couple weeks ago, and I trust all of you guy's experience. Thanks!

djarenspace9
03-26-2011, 04:53 PM
It is confusing to get so much information from different sources.
I think each of us develops our own style based on our resources
and experience!

This is my verion...

I personally keep them in the same set-up, maybe more space for crawling,
with heat available to them for at least 2 weeks after eyes are open.
After that I move them to a low cage with very small bar space
(so they can't get hurt as they start climbing).
I add a hammock or other hanging bed so they have the option to sleep
in their fleecy nest on the bottom (with heat).
The usually make the transition on their own.
When they have moved in up top full-time, that is when I remove the heat pad.

As far as stimulating them I also keep doing that as long as I can.
It helps keep their living space cleaner and odor-free.
When they start to fight me on it and refuse to let me do it I stop.

Just like any other babies, individually each develops at their own pace
so there are no hard rules on age and development.

I usually start offering solid foods once their eyes are fully open,
but just like a block (I use HHB's) so they get used to it.
Mostly they ignore it for a while, but it's good for them to get used
to them and when they are ready to nibble they will!
Once they are eating regularly I start adding veggies and fruits
gradually.
It's best that their digestive system gets used to new foods slowly,
and this lessens stomach upsets and diarrhea incidents.
You will notice some of this as you go along but don't panic
unless it persists.

This is an exciting time in your babies life so ENJOY IT!! :wave123

BeeFernandez22
03-26-2011, 05:35 PM
Thanks for the info! It IS confusing. Even throughout TSB I notice different approaches to each thing. It's nice to have different opinions through here and learn how everyone does things!