Pinkie Flyer Need Help ASAP

[sassysquirrel]

I just received this pinkie flyer - I am clueless as to how to take care of flyer this young

I have given pedialyte and it pee and poop - the people that brought it to me had given it water and a little cows milk - they later found out that was a no no

I need to know how much FV and how to mix - best way to feed something this little and how much and how often

I am scrared to death - this thing is soooo tiny - but it can scream to be soo little

Help!!!!

I can pm my number to someone

[Mochi&Mocha]

OMG I would be scared too! Talk to Skul, she's the expert

[Mochi&Mocha]

I Pm'ed you Mrs Skul's number!

[SQUIRRELSAREME]

I tried to pm you but your box is full. Sounds like u have the number now. Good luck with the baby

[sassysquirrel]

I talked to Skul - but still scared to death - this thing is soo tiny - wish I knew someone to take it to - but I will try

Thanks

[Mochi&Mocha]

There was a thread I read the other day that talked specifically about pinkies but I can't find it now :/. Anyone know which one I'm talking about? It had a PowerPoint attached.

[pappy1264]

Do you have any of the tiny rodent nipples? What does this little one weigh? They are tough, but you can do this. Go very slow. Get out your magnifying glass, too! Those mouths are so tiny! I would do gm initially with this one, as well (with yogurt). Did you speak to Crystal? Wish I were close enough to help! Praying very hard. Break out the coffee, gonna be a long night.

[IrishHarps]

Listen to Mrs. Skul and you will be good to go :D

Good luck! Tiny little dude.

[HRT4SQRLS]

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4fU88wUkyk1TVZtby1MelRTaW1jNmxZbWhRVXFIQQ/edit?pli=1

Sassy,
I know you're gonna be extremely busy with this little guy, but if you have a few minutes, the link is for IR's pinky presentation. You can skip to the 4 Basics pretty fast. Hope it helps. Hey, I get it. I almost freaked when my niece came to the door with 3 pinky flyers in January. I hydrated them a few drops every hour. At 1 AM I switched to GM. Luckily I was able to pass them to Jackie. :peace

You can do it Sassy Sister!:alright.gif Yep, set up the caffeine IV drip. :)

[sassysquirrel]

Don't drink coffee - and don't drink caffine drinks either

I got the Goat's milk (does it matter if it fresh - from the diary section?) that is what I got

It seems to be in good shape - it is not dehydrated - poops and pees for me very good

Did I also mention that I have 3 baby greys - eyes closed - by morning I will not even know my name

I am going to see if I can get some help - close to where I live - I am suppose to go out of town this weekend - but I can always take them with me

I am going to try to do my best - this little flyer maybe small - but boy can it talk - more like scream - makes more noise than the greys LOL

[pappy1264]

No, fresh is fine, but break it down into freezer bags and freeze it, as it sours quickly once opened. I like using small freezer bags, as you can soak them in water to defrost and use. Do not add anything when freezing, but add a little yogurt to the one you are using. No heavy cream. Try working up to eventually the 50/50 with the gm/fv, but for the next day or two, stick with gm w/yogurt. Have you gotten a weight yet?

OMG....baby greys too? Are you going for sainthood????? OMG!!

[Mrs Skul]

:morning Sassy
How is your little boy doing this morning?
He is a Little Peanut Size Angel! :Love_Icon
Call if you need any support or wish to just talk until next feeding. You are doing a wonderful job.
:grouphug I Wish I was closer. I would take him. :Love_Icon
:grouphug Good Luck :grouphug

PS
MuffinSquirrel would be so Jealous Right Now!!! :D
:Love_Icon She So Dearly Loved Caring For Her Pinkie Flyers!!! :Love_Icon

[patjones]

Hope it is going well Just a support note no advice LOL

[sassysquirrel]

Little guy is still alive - he eats, pees and poops everytime - this is the smallest thing I have ever seen - still scared to death - and tired - no sleep - taking care of him and 3 greys - I don't know how ya'll do it

Going to bed

[sassysquirrel]

Still doing good - still eating, peeing and pooping - I hope he is going to be ok - don't know if I will survive it - LOL - seriously I don't see how ya'll do it
Husband will be home later tonight - hopefully he can help with the little flyer and 3 baby greys

taking a nap

[Jackie in Tampa]

:D
Still doing good - still eating, peeing and pooping - I hope he is going to be ok - don't know if I will survive it - LOL - seriously I don't see how ya'll do it
Husband will be home later tonight - hopefully he can help with the little flyer and 3 baby greys

taking a nap

[pappy1264]

So glad to hear so far so good. Ain't easy! But you get through it a feeding at a time. Prayers continue.

[sassysquirrel]

When my husband got home tonight and I showed him the little flyer - He said the picture I posted does not do him justice - He is a lot smaller - He just could not get over how small he is - just imagine trying to feed one of those big bumble bees - that is how big he is - maybe not even that big!

Still holding his own - eating peeing and pooping - so I guess that is a good sign

[sassysquirrel]

New pics of the baby

[Skul]

Thought I'd mention that when feeding, tilt the babe a bit further forward.
It's unnatural for them to eat when verticle or on their back.
That helps reduce the chance of aspiration.

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

So small...its a wonder how anyone finds them
sounds like you are doing a great job...

[sassysquirrel]

Thought I'd mention that when feeding, tilt the babe a bit further forward.
It's unnatural for them to eat when verticle or on their back.
That helps reduce the chance of aspiration.


Normally I have been - but we were trying to get some pics - my husband is just amazed how small this little guy is

Still doing good this morning

His skin seems to be getting a little dry - I have the damp cloth under the container inside another container - and I have been putting a little water downed lotion on him - being careful to stay away from the nose - the lotion is cetaphil unscent and no dyes/perfumes - I used this on Sassy when she was a pinky and it helped her - it seems to being helping this little guy also

3 greys are doing great 1 opened their eyes - the others are younger

going back to bed

[CritterMom]

When you get up, put a piece of water saturated sponge in a little dish in his enclosure over the heat.

[pappy1264]

Also, if you can get some aloe juice, you can mix some with warm water, and take a cotton ball and gently rub some on her and put back on heat.

[Garden71]

OMG...
Praying for this little one.
And good luck with the other three.:bowdown
:grouphug

[Skul]

Checking to see how things are going.

[Squirrel Girls Mom]

sassysquirrel, I know nothing about flyers and wouldn't know what to do with a baby that tiny, but I just wanted you to know that I'm wishin', and hopin', and thinkin', and prayin'. :Love_Icon

[sassysquirrel]

Thank you to everyone!

Things are still going well - eating peeing and pooping

I took him to one of my rehabber friends (who is no longer able to rehabb) and she said he looked very very good - not dehydrated and his weight looked good - so atleast I am doing it right

She is going to help me this weekend so I can get a break - YEAH! she said he still had a ways to go - and prepared me for it he did not make it - she said they are just so delicate - but thought he had a great chance

[Kristin Ward]

I'm in awe. WOW so tiny, I'd be scared to death too. You're doing a great job.:thumbsup Good look with your we one. Hope you get some rest.:) :grouphug

[pappy1264]

Remember, a feeding at a time, you WILL get through this. Every feeding you get through, the better his chances (oh, is it a he or a she?) You are doing fantastic! Prayers continue.

[sassysquirrel]

It is a boy - I have been afraid to name him - afraid he might die

But he is doing good so far - and your right - just a feeding at a time - I get very scared when it is time to feed - I slowly feel for him and then we he is moving - big relief

3 grey babies are doing good - 2 of them had a small bout of diarrhea - but tonight was better

I have 2 baby greys - that I have not even named yet - brain is slowing working since little flyer arrived

[Mrs Skul]

:morning Sassy
:Love_Icon That Little Tiny Angel Looks WONDERFUL!!! :Love_Icon
Just like a Little Flyer pinky should Look. :alright.gif
You doing so Great with him. Remember Baby Steps, Slow and Easy. You will find your rhythm with him. :grouphug
:Love_Icon :grouphug :Love_Icon

[IrishHarps]

Just sending out my best wishes for this baby!

[jbtartell]

Get some much needed rest sassy...:thumbsup

[sassysquirrel]

New pics of baby flyer

[Garden71]

WOW
He is so small and in GREAT hands.:bowdown

[Skul]

Watching one of those monsters grow up is amazing.
I think I'm jealous.:D

[sassysquirrel]

I can always send him to you:D

[Skul]

I can always send him to you:D
Yes you can.
Not kidding.

[Kristin Ward]

He looks bigger already. (maybe big is not the best description):jump
But he does look quite healthy and plump for such a wee one.:) He's in good hands.:grouphug

[Mrs Skul]

:morning Sassy
Your Little Peanut is Looking GREAT!!!
:grouphug :Love_Icon Your going to be our Pinky Flyer Mama !!! :Love_Icon :grouphug
You are doing such a Wonderful Job. Wish I was closer! I Would Help You Out, or Take Him Off your Hands :D :Love_Icon
I just Love Watching them grow day by day. Once you get your Routine down it gets Easer and Easer.
The Bruise on His Head is looking better.
I am Keeping you both I'm My Prayers.
CM918

[sassysquirrel]

He is still doing good - he is starting to get fuzz around his nose - and his whiskers had already came in - he also is starting to get some hair on his head
He is growing and seems to be doing good

[Kristin Ward]

great news:thumbsup :D

[Mrs.Stout]

Just curious if we still have Pinkie and if so how is it doing?

[sassysquirrel]

Just curious if we still have Pinkie and if so how is it doing?


He is still doing good - he is growing fast

[IrishHarps]

Yay!

[Kristin Ward]

I second the YAY!:D

[sassysquirrel]

New pics of Duke - he is growing really fast - check out his whiskers and the peach fuzz around his nose

[skippy]

and NAILS!
How adorable.
He'll be gliding from here to there in no time.
Inspiring!

[skarabrae]

:Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :Love_Icon

[Jackie in Tampa]

:D I knew you could!!!
:Love_Icon Duke:Love_Icon

[IrishHarps]

Oh mah gawrsh! I want to kiss his wittle nose!! *squee*

[Skul]

Almost big enough for a scale to register his weight. :rotfl

[Mrs.Stout]

he is so cute.

[rygel1hardt]

Great job sassysquirrel, he is adorable! Stacey

[ALittleNutty]

:jump So glad to hear Duke is still doing great! He is ADORABLE!!! Keep up the great work!

[SQUIRRELSAREME]

Wow what a amazing little guy Befor long you will be sleeping all night :jump and he will be gliding around all night

[Saverywood]

You are doing it! :thumbsup Looks so cute, I could die. :Love_Icon Adorable.

[Garden71]

:thumbsup :jump :jump :thumbsup

[sassysquirrel]

Who wants to come and babysit??? need a vacation - and need lots of sleep LOL:D

[Squirrel Girls Mom]

Who wants to come and babysit??? need a vacation - and need lots of sleep LOL:D

I'd be scared to death to even touch that teeny tiny little guy, let alone babysit or feed him!!

[IrishHarps]

Sorry, I think Arkansas is a little far for me to travel :D Too bad because I wanna go *fffffppppt* in his tummy.

[sassysquirrel]

Much more of this and I could buy someone a plane ticket LOL

[sassysquirrel]

He now has very very runny poop - Is there anything I can do?

He is on the goats milk formula with some added fox valley

[pappy1264]

Are you mixing the goats milk with anything (the yogurt and cream? If so, I would back off using the cream, just the yogurt).

[sassysquirrel]

yes - i am mixing it with whipping cream and yogurt and then adding some fox valley to it - so i will stop using the cream - thanks

[Skul]

Getting caught up.
Happy to hear the little babe is doing well.

[pappy1264]

Updates?

[sassysquirrel]

poor little Duke died this morning - he had blood coming from his nose - he was perfectly fine just a hour before ???? (husband fed him last - he is afraid he did something wrong - i tried to tell him he didn't - he is feeling bad)

poor little guy tried to make it - and he was doing so good - he was getting bigger and growing lots of hair - sooo sad

[pappy1264]

I didn't realize Duke was the flyer. OMG. I am so very sorry. Maybe that is what the spot on his head was. Blood from the nose is very often from a brain aneurysm/head injury. RIP sweet baby.

[IrishHarps]

Aw I'm sorry :grouphug At least you tried as best you could.

[Garden71]

RIP Duke. :sad :grouphug

[Squirrel Girls Mom]

I'm so sorry about little Duke. There is just no way to ever know for sure what these babies have been thru by the time they get to us. We can only do the best we can. :sorry

[Mrs.Stout]

awwww man, sorry. i think everyone was pulling for you guys! I hate to hear that. I know you wanted to see him grow.