maxysmummy wrote:
on a slightly more strange note i feel like crying with joy.
i've always wanted to experience kittens but never really wanted to breed (overpopulation and i'm inexperienced and such). it seems like such a miracle that we were blessed with the opportunity to witness something so beautiful.
it's also really touching that we were able to save this mumma who would have been executed only a few days before giving birth.
blegh i'm a blubbering mess, i keep going from wanting to laugh to wanting to cry with joy...
what a rollercoaster ride of 2 days.
Barry Manilow is such a hunk. I love his blondish/fawn coloring and the splodgy part... just makes him more unique. It was wonderful to see him cuddled in your son/ friend / husband's ? arms in the photo.
We had to decline a fawn colored dutch from HighIntake shelter recently. I felt the pain of not having enough space or foster funds to accept one more gal from a certain euthanization call (eventually). So seeing the photo of your LARGE Barry Manilow -- and learning of the predicament and imminent death -- they would face in other humans' hands, warrants a Huge Compliment for pulling them from the farm. You're added to my hero listings!! :hug: !!
Guy hormones (ugh), shaking head here. Marking and spraying, and the routine "foo-ers to you" foot flickies. :rolling eyes:
Good
education sections in the Library of RO on all things bunny related, and another link here:
http://www.adoptarabbit.org/articles.html
^ Rabbit speak / Rabbit behavior.
Regarding care of the newborn Puddleduckers, you can peruse this link if the photos might be helpful
http://www.linedgroundsquirrels.com/AllenBradleyTowerRescues.html
^ Thought I'd lend a lil' input as to how to encircle the
Little Puddlekittens :innocent
^ Check out
Mari's page at the link above. We used a large bath towel and I twisted it several times then formed a circle in a large sq. cardboard box. This would deter the tiny 9 babes from wriggling away from the "pack" and momma jemima can nurse when it's time.
Is your shoe box large enough for Jemima?
It's wise to
not stress out a mom who's given birth. Keeping a towel over her NIC cage will provide a safer type, more peaceful, calm environment.
The hay bedding is great. Shredded papers (and in our case w/Marietta - towels and a rug) and comfy nesting-type material is appreciated.
= The innocent babes, mom, & Barry Manilow are in loving hands and jumpstarted to a more positive and better Life because of your actions. SO HAPPY that YOU didn't let them be slaughtered or go to the farm.
As for Jemima Puddleduck's skinny frame, you might want to watch for coccidiosis (intestinal parasite) later on? We had this experience with a stray that came to us from the shelter, and gave birth. She was thin.
If the kitts are nursing fine and mom and babes gain weight, you'll be in the clear.
Alfalfa hay will provide the nutrition & calcium that's needed for nursing mothers.
Have you good access to alfalfa hay, alfalfa-based rabbit pellets, salad greens?
Bet Jemima appreciated the oatmeal treat!
The
Puddleduckers will be kept warm by snuggling with each other. If one moves away from the group, put the explorer babe back with the gang -- then watch so he/she won't lose their safe and regulated body temp and die.
Thanks for doing what you did to bring those 2++ out; even though it's going to be work (smiles, laughs, too) in the weeks ahead >> and to eventually find them lifelong caring homes.
Smooch mr. barry manilow for me too. Glad you put a stop to those fleas.
Your vet will certainly guide you along the way,
