|
Post by kraesmom on Jun 23, 2015 18:14:19 GMT -5
Well, your organs look good. Your menu may be a bit light on bone. How are their poops? It is good that you have bone heavy meals both before and after the organs. That will keep the diarrhea at bay
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2015 10:14:43 GMT -5
Their poops have been well formed. More loose after organ meals but that's expected.
Panda learners how to get up 4 feet and get on my desk while I was at work and now she's having trouble pooping so... blockage protocol for her. She loves to eat things she shouldn't.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2015 8:42:11 GMT -5
Panda passed part of my mouse pad last night and is pooping normally now. One day she'll learn to not chew on things she shouldn't.
|
|
|
Post by kraesmom on Jun 25, 2015 13:44:20 GMT -5
Oh my. I didn't see this last night! Naughty Panda! I'm glad she's doing better today. Sounds like you could compare stories with HurricaneKatt. Her boy Koda is always eating things he shouldn't. He's had a couple of blockage surgeries now. (headwall)
I saw your post on FB...how did your conversation go with Mom? Hopefully she was understanding. :thumbsup:
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2015 9:50:43 GMT -5
It was.. not disasterous. She's not happy about it but idk we'll see.
Hopefully we can avoid surgery for panda.. I definitely can't afford it since my savings are going to my surgery
|
|
|
Post by kraesmom on Jun 26, 2015 12:25:51 GMT -5
It might take her some time, but she'll come around. Message for Panda: Panda, please stop giving your parent such a hard time. We don't like to see our babies sick or in pain. Find something safe to play with, even if it isn't as much fun! Donovan: I know you were getting a grinder and planning to try grinding the organs to see if they'd be more readily accepted. Let me know how that goes. Also, let me know when you get some whole prey. Usually pinkies are easy to get them to accept in the beginning (although yours did well starting in on frankenprey, so you might be able to skip that step). Baby animals don't have as much calcium as adults though, so for the long-haul, you'll want adult mice. You may also want to try day old chicks and quail. I have found that if there is some sort of reptile show near you, you can save on shipping costs. I looked up shows in SLC. There is one that has a provider named "Rodent Barn", but they seem to carry rats only (and are $$$$$$$). Another show, put on by Repticon (dates TBD) has a provider with better pricing. www.feedersource.com/category_s/1844.htm You could also post in the forum and see if there is anyone near you that would want to chip in on an order. Splitting the shipping costs can really help out.
|
|
|
Post by kraesmom on Jun 29, 2015 21:07:39 GMT -5
So how are things going?
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2015 21:16:39 GMT -5
I haven't had the chance to look into whole prey providers. Been working overtime all week and trying to find a new place to live because the house I'm living in is terrible. Got hit with a 350$ power bill because of the terrible AC. It doesn't keep the house cool and we shut it off today and it's now 87 degrees or so in the house. I'm trying to keep Panda and Noodle from getting heat stroke and looking for a second job.
|
|
|
Post by kraesmom on Jul 14, 2015 11:57:51 GMT -5
How are things going?
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2015 17:50:38 GMT -5
Panda and Noodle are doing well. Me, not so much. I had to put down my dog yesterday and I'm really not handling it well AND my car broke down. Life is kind of throwing everything bad at me at once
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2015 19:56:44 GMT -5
Panda and Noodle are spoiled. I bought them some ground up lamb, which they think they're too good for unless I bait them with a bit of heart too. I finally found a butcher that will sell me organs so we've had quail and chicken hearts finally.
|
|
|
Post by kraesmom on Jul 15, 2015 23:43:51 GMT -5
I'm so sorry about your pup. . That is so hard to do, but sometimes it is the kindest decision you can make. Hopefully, the car repair will be something that can be fixed easily and inexpensively. I've had lots of poop hitting the fan here as well lately. We just have to believe that we'll get through it all and come out stronger in the end. As for the fuzzies, I'm glad you've found some sources for variety. Oftentimes, when introducing new foods, they'll gag and be terrible drama queens. Keep trying and they'll eventually accept most foods. Hiding the food amongst something like the hearts that they currently accept is a great technique. Good job. I do believe you are a natural.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2015 22:18:17 GMT -5
So, Panda attacked Noodle today. Badly. I think he was trying to get at her scrap of food and she chomped on his face. He didn't make any distress noise, but when I looked over he was backing away slowly and rocking his head back and forth with blood POURING out of his mouth. It scared me really badly... I couldn't see any wounds after I cleaned him up, except for what might have been a tiny scratch on his chin... :/ I don't know what to do about it
|
|
|
Post by kraesmom on Jul 17, 2015 10:19:54 GMT -5
How is he acting overall? Eating/drinking okay? Is it possible that the "scratch" on his chin might be a puncture wound? How are they acting toward one another now?
Out of curiosity, how much are you feeding them right now? Was it a food that is a particular favorite?
I don't have any girls myself, but have heard enough stories that they tend to be...more intense. Less laid back than males and most often in a mixed business, a female is the alpha of the group. In your estimation, based on observation, is Panda usually the dominant ferret?
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2015 17:48:29 GMT -5
Panda is definitely dominant. I always make sure they have food out, but it was heart so that's their favorite. They're snuggling and playing and stuff still and Noodle isn't scared so.. I think everything is ok. I can't even see the wound on Noodles chin anymore so.. idk
|
|