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I found a baby...something [rat?]. Help! (Update: Despite best efforts, now passed away)
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I would think it will grow super fast so shouldn't have to do that for more than a couple weeks.
A little sad how fast they grow. In only 14 days teeth have already developed.Actually, from looking at that chart you probably got it on the same day it was born. Image version:
If it is a rat or squirrel the timeline's probably pretty similar.
Not sure if rat, squirrel or chipmunk pups vary much in size from mice, but it looks like a mouse to me. Mice are not really great pets. Wild mice are going to be even worse.
Mice are perfectly fine pets if you want the fuzzy equivalent of a goldfish.
Just want to say good on you OP for dedicating your time to take of the little guy. Poor thing, probably wouldn't have survived much longer if you didn't scoop him up.
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status update: still very small.
5th feeding went okay. he didn't drink as much as his 4th feeding [where he took about half a CC in a couple of minutes] but I'm trying not to overfeed and he seems pretty clear about when he's not hungry anymore
still no poop, mildly anxious about that, but he was probably really dehydrated when found and guides saying it can be 24+ hours 'til first poo if they are, and it's only been 17, so
5th feeding went okay. he didn't drink as much as his 4th feeding [where he took about half a CC in a couple of minutes] but I'm trying not to overfeed and he seems pretty clear about when he's not hungry anymore
still no poop, mildly anxious about that, but he was probably really dehydrated when found and guides saying it can be 24+ hours 'til first poo if they are, and it's only been 17, so
I work with mice so I have a pretty low opinion of them. Fuzzy goldfish is a good comparison though haha.
So mice are actually pretty stupid compared to rats?
Never spent much time around either, I assumed they were about the same, just one bigger.
I haven't worked with rats in a research setting but according to people I've talked to yes. I knew a couple who had pet rats and they were awesome also (both the rats and the couple).
Mice aren't dumb, exactly, they just don't have a lot of personality.
Quoted for truth. You're a wonderful human being, Buttzerker. Sending lots of good vibes to Powerhouse!
Watching thread. Keep us posted OP. Take care of the lil guy or gal? Your doing a wonderful thing brotha!
Jesus Christ, Powerhouse. Wipe ya damn chin!status update: still very small.
5th feeding went okay. he didn't drink as much as his 4th feeding [where he took about half a CC in a couple of minutes] but I'm trying not to overfeed and he seems pretty clear about when he's not hungry anymore
still no poop, mildly anxious about that, but he was probably really dehydrated when found and guides saying it can be 24+ hours 'til first poo if they are, and it's only been 17, so
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Ayyyyyyyy he pooped
pooped a LOT actually.
It was a long, narrow strand of brown/black, then the yellow I was told to expect. Maybe he had some blockage he had to clear? Not sure
Still alive, still squirmy
pooped a LOT actually.
It was a long, narrow strand of brown/black, then the yellow I was told to expect. Maybe he had some blockage he had to clear? Not sure
Still alive, still squirmy
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Yeah I'm doing it each feeding. I think finally working up the poop dried him out a bit, he was very hungry/thirsty after and a bit dry. back to damp now
I hope the little one pulls through OP! Compared with the daily nightmare of our world news... This is a wonderful chapter of a story I hope continues.
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