Concerned about the babies

[luna21]

the babies look really hungry and Maya has notfed them yet, when should I start to worry ?? and how would I go aboutsyringe feeding them ?

 

[cirrustwi]

Don't try syringe feeding unless you absolutelyhave to. It can cause all sorts of problems. Maya will probably onlynurse only 1 or 2 times a day. Check the kits tummies, if they areround, she is feeding them; if they are wrinkly she has not fed them.If they haven't been fed, try taking her out of the cage and sittingher on your lap. Give her a little treat and put the babies under her.Make sure they are nursing. You could also get her on her side andattach them yourself.

Good Luck,
Jen

 

[luna21]

thanks Jen I'll try that!!

 

[Bramble Briar86]

Like what was said above, they don't nurse themoften, you probably won't ever see her nurse them. i wouldn't interfereunless the kits are being under-fed.
Ellie

 

[luna21]

I've been checking them everyday and it looks like they are getting fed!! theyre bellies are nice and round!