Luciuslop
Alpha Buck
Some of you are aware of all the problems I have had with Crystle, the new bun I got 8 weeks ago. Those who missed some of my previous threads, basically her previous owners were not honest enough to tell me that she was pregnant and she had 5 babies, 4 of whom sadly died and I had to attempt handfeeding the remaining baby as she wouldn't feed him and then her milk dried up.
Anyways, her milk returned after an Oxytocin jab and I have been bringing the baby to her twice a day for feeding. He has not remained in her cage as I was worried about his safety when he was very young and also her husbun has moved back in now - they were so miserable being apart I felt Crystle would be less stressed by him being around.
All has been well till last night. She didn't feed him and hasn't fed him this morning. I tried latching him on whilst she was on her back, but he couldn't get anything out, even though he tried every nipple. He is 17 days old now and is nibbling on hay, but has yet to try nuggets. I did give him the tiny top of a sprig of mint this morning,which he really loved. He will not take goats milk ( I've tried it in a feeding bottle, a syringe and an ordinary drinking bottle ).
I am worried that her milk might have dried up again. She is developing quite a good relationship with him now and will allow him to snuggle up to her, but every time he attempts to suckle she hops off. If he's unfortunate enough to be in the way she will just walk right all over him.
Surely at less than 3 weeks old she will not be starting to wean him yet ? I am getting concerned now as he feels a bit thin to me - I can feel his ribs and spine through his coat. I have put a bottle of goats milk and a bottle of water in his cage and I will try again with her later on tonight. Any other suggestions most welcome
Anyways, her milk returned after an Oxytocin jab and I have been bringing the baby to her twice a day for feeding. He has not remained in her cage as I was worried about his safety when he was very young and also her husbun has moved back in now - they were so miserable being apart I felt Crystle would be less stressed by him being around.
All has been well till last night. She didn't feed him and hasn't fed him this morning. I tried latching him on whilst she was on her back, but he couldn't get anything out, even though he tried every nipple. He is 17 days old now and is nibbling on hay, but has yet to try nuggets. I did give him the tiny top of a sprig of mint this morning,which he really loved. He will not take goats milk ( I've tried it in a feeding bottle, a syringe and an ordinary drinking bottle ).
I am worried that her milk might have dried up again. She is developing quite a good relationship with him now and will allow him to snuggle up to her, but every time he attempts to suckle she hops off. If he's unfortunate enough to be in the way she will just walk right all over him.
Surely at less than 3 weeks old she will not be starting to wean him yet ? I am getting concerned now as he feels a bit thin to me - I can feel his ribs and spine through his coat. I have put a bottle of goats milk and a bottle of water in his cage and I will try again with her later on tonight. Any other suggestions most welcome