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Subject: Re: method of raising babies
Posted by Maria on September 17, 1998 at 14:54:15:

In Reply to: method of raising babies posted by Jane on September 17, 1998 at 14:15:38:

: Jim, you really remove the babies as soon as their eyes open. sorry but i feel that is unwise and cruel. while the baby is feeding it gains antibodies and all sorts that no commercial product can replicate. You do not need to do this to get friendly gliders.

Jane,

I agree with you. I have hand fed babies due to the loss of a mother but I wouldn't do it under normal circumstances. My hand fed babies were very sweet but they were smaller than babies the exact same age who were with their mother. Babies left with the parents and handled frequently are still good pets with a more healthy start on life.

Maria

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