In Reply to: Re: need to hand feed posted by Virginia on April 19, 2000 at 12:31:50:

: how old is the joey? are her eyes open yet? if her eyes are open she has a good chance of survival. you can get the milk replacer from clara at http://www.sugarglider.net/supplies
: or Brisky's at http://www.brisky.com
: make sure you have the rush it to you.
: until you get the milk replacer i would suggest giving the joey pedialyte mixed with glideraide to keep her hydrated. Also if you can get her to eat the leadbeaters that would be good.
: I am in the process of caring for two joeys that lost their mom. They were 3 weeks oop when they lost their mom and are now 6 weeks oop and doing great. I could not get them to take the milk replacer however they have been eating the leadbeaters quite well.
: good luck.

Please make sure that the lil one is kept warm on a heating pad. And that you stimulate the baby to go potty (to avoid constipation) Kim and Bourbon (I believe) have successfully taken care of babies as well as many other people on the board.. Please keep intouch with us re: your progress.

Thanks!

Jen

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