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Rat mama update
Well, right after my post saying the rat was having babies I talked
with the girl at work to see if she had any experience with wee rat babies. She had no experience or suggestions to offer, having only had males, but did have a friend who she could call who has quite a rat menagerie. She called up her friend, who was happy to take mama and babies right away, meeting me at the store about 30 minutes after my last post. So, I've found a home for them. She said that she'd be busy tomorrow, but would let me know Monday how mom and babies were doing. I keep saying babies, but so far there had only been the one live birth when I passed them on. Something else I didn't realize about pet rats is that they can be very heat sensitive, and poor momma was in the Out during our hottest period of this summer - several 100+ days with heat advisories. My new rat expert told me that it wouldn't be surprising if she lost all the babies. She said the one live baby seemed dehydrated and not nursing normally. As I understand it, with baby rats you should see a "milk band" on their stomach if their stomach is full. Also, the baby should have been doing lots of squeaking demanding to be fed. No milk band, no squeaking, very little movement. So the girl didn't seem to think the baby would survive. I know it seems kind of strange to be asking for purrs for a rat, but knowing the kind of folks here I'm going to go ahead and ask for purrs for rat mama and any surviving babies. I'll let you know the news of how they're doing Monday (or more likely early Tuesday when I get home from work). -- Steve Touchstone Little Bit, Sammy, Spotty, Princess, Furby and Rocky (RB) Pix at http://tinyurl.com/22pfn8 Vids at http://tinyurl.com/4yb6nj |
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"Steve Touchstone" wrote in message ... Well, right after my post saying the rat was having babies I talked with the girl at work to see if she had any experience with wee rat babies. She had no experience or suggestions to offer, having only had males, but did have a friend who she could call who has quite a rat menagerie. She called up her friend, who was happy to take mama and babies right away, meeting me at the store about 30 minutes after my last post. So, I've found a home for them. She said that she'd be busy tomorrow, but would let me know Monday how mom and babies were doing. I keep saying babies, but so far there had only been the one live birth when I passed them on. Something else I didn't realize about pet rats is that they can be very heat sensitive, and poor momma was in the Out during our hottest period of this summer - several 100+ days with heat advisories. My new rat expert told me that it wouldn't be surprising if she lost all the babies. She said the one live baby seemed dehydrated and not nursing normally. As I understand it, with baby rats you should see a "milk band" on their stomach if their stomach is full. Also, the baby should have been doing lots of squeaking demanding to be fed. No milk band, no squeaking, very little movement. So the girl didn't seem to think the baby would survive. I know it seems kind of strange to be asking for purrs for a rat, but knowing the kind of folks here I'm going to go ahead and ask for purrs for rat mama and any surviving babies. I'll let you know the news of how they're doing Monday (or more likely early Tuesday when I get home from work). Purrs on the way. Hoping for the best. -- Theresa and Dante Stinky Forever: http://pets.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh |
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Steve wrote:
I know it seems kind of strange to be asking for purrs for a rat, but knowing the kind of folks here I'm going to go ahead and ask for purrs for rat mama and any surviving babies. I'll let you know the news of how they're doing Monday (or more likely early Tuesday when I get home from work). Purrs disguised as rat squeaks for the babies! -- Joyce ^..^ To email me, remove the XXX from my user name. |
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Purrs are on the way.
-- Joy No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat, and no amount of masking tape can ever totally remove his fur from your couch. - Leo Dworken "Steve Touchstone" wrote in message ... Well, right after my post saying the rat was having babies I talked with the girl at work to see if she had any experience with wee rat babies. She had no experience or suggestions to offer, having only had males, but did have a friend who she could call who has quite a rat menagerie. She called up her friend, who was happy to take mama and babies right away, meeting me at the store about 30 minutes after my last post. So, I've found a home for them. She said that she'd be busy tomorrow, but would let me know Monday how mom and babies were doing. I keep saying babies, but so far there had only been the one live birth when I passed them on. Something else I didn't realize about pet rats is that they can be very heat sensitive, and poor momma was in the Out during our hottest period of this summer - several 100+ days with heat advisories. My new rat expert told me that it wouldn't be surprising if she lost all the babies. She said the one live baby seemed dehydrated and not nursing normally. As I understand it, with baby rats you should see a "milk band" on their stomach if their stomach is full. Also, the baby should have been doing lots of squeaking demanding to be fed. No milk band, no squeaking, very little movement. So the girl didn't seem to think the baby would survive. I know it seems kind of strange to be asking for purrs for a rat, but knowing the kind of folks here I'm going to go ahead and ask for purrs for rat mama and any surviving babies. I'll let you know the news of how they're doing Monday (or more likely early Tuesday when I get home from work). -- Steve Touchstone Little Bit, Sammy, Spotty, Princess, Furby and Rocky (RB) Pix at http://tinyurl.com/22pfn8 Vids at http://tinyurl.com/4yb6nj |
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"Steve Touchstone" wrote in message ... Well, right after my post saying the rat was having babies I talked with the girl at work to see if she had any experience with wee rat babies. She had no experience or suggestions to offer, having only had males, but did have a friend who she could call who has quite a rat menagerie. She called up her friend, who was happy to take mama and babies right away, meeting me at the store about 30 minutes after my last post. So, I've found a home for them. She said that she'd be busy tomorrow, but would let me know Monday how mom and babies were doing. I keep saying babies, but so far there had only been the one live birth when I passed them on. Something else I didn't realize about pet rats is that they can be very heat sensitive, and poor momma was in the Out during our hottest period of this summer - several 100+ days with heat advisories. My new rat expert told me that it wouldn't be surprising if she lost all the babies. She said the one live baby seemed dehydrated and not nursing normally. As I understand it, with baby rats you should see a "milk band" on their stomach if their stomach is full. Also, the baby should have been doing lots of squeaking demanding to be fed. No milk band, no squeaking, very little movement. So the girl didn't seem to think the baby would survive. I know it seems kind of strange to be asking for purrs for a rat, but knowing the kind of folks here I'm going to go ahead and ask for purrs for rat mama and any surviving babies. I'll let you know the news of how they're doing Monday (or more likely early Tuesday when I get home from work). -- I just can't ask my two for purrs. I know darn good and well what they would be purring for if they knew about baby ratties and momma ratties. Will send a few prayers your way however. For you since I know how this stuff can tug at the heartstrings, and for Mama Rat. She has worked very hard living in the out and all and getting to this point. May she have peace and health from here on out. Jo |
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Steve Touchstone wrote:
I keep saying babies, but so far there had only been the one live birth when I passed them on. Something else I didn't realize about pet rats is that they can be very heat sensitive, and poor momma was in the Out during our hottest period of this summer - several 100+ days with heat advisories. My new rat expert told me that it wouldn't be surprising if she lost all the babies. She said the one live baby seemed dehydrated and not nursing normally. As I understand it, with baby rats you should see a "milk band" on their stomach if their stomach is full. Also, the baby should have been doing lots of squeaking demanding to be fed. No milk band, no squeaking, very little movement. So the girl didn't seem to think the baby would survive. My experience is with mouse babies and gerbil babies, but yes, they're loud. You can tell when a litter has been born because of chorus of contented squeaks muffled under an attentive mother. It's the most wonderful sound in the world to wake up to. They do get that band of white on their pink hairless tummies - I never knew that they were called "milk bands". I'm sure momrat hadn't been foraging successfully, considering that she's a dumped pet (or lost - it's much easier to lose a small rodent than a large dog or cat). Just feed her plenty - I like to give sunflower seeds to pregnant rodents because they're high fat, and they gobble them up eagerly. And now that she has a baby, give them a lot more bedding than you had in the pictures - you don't want the baby to be in contact with cold plastic and metal. Give them shredded paper if you don't have more chips, and tissue paper to allow her to line her nest with a warm, soft material. |
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On Jul 11, 5:11*pm, Steve Touchstone
wrote: Well, right after my post saying the rat was having babies I talked with the girl at work to see if she had any experience with wee rat babies. She had no experience or suggestions to offer, having only had males, but did have a friend who she could call who has quite a rat menagerie. She called up her friend, who was happy to take mama and babies right away, meeting me at the store about 30 minutes after my last post. So, I've found a home for them. She said that she'd be busy tomorrow, but would let me know Monday how mom and babies were doing. I keep saying babies, but so far there had only been the one live birth when I passed them on. Something else I didn't realize about pet rats is that they can be very heat sensitive, and poor momma was in the Out during our hottest period of this summer - several 100+ days with heat advisories. My new rat expert told me that it wouldn't be surprising if she lost all the babies. She said the one live baby seemed dehydrated and not nursing normally. As I understand it, with baby rats you should see a "milk band" on their stomach if their stomach is full. Also, the baby should have been doing lots of squeaking demanding to be fed. No milk band, no squeaking, very little movement. So the girl didn't seem to think the baby would survive. I know it seems kind of strange to be asking for purrs for a rat, but knowing the kind of folks here I'm going to go ahead and ask for purrs for rat mama and any surviving babies. I'll let you know the news of how they're doing Monday (or more likely early Tuesday when I get home from work). Maggy May will lead purrs for aany mother-baby combination, no matter how unlikely an ally they would make for cats. She has helped raise a puppy and raised her own litters and another cat's litter. She is retired from the field now but she will not let a "bittie" go without purrs. -- Will in New Haven |
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Rat mama update
Bless you for being so concerned. Purrs for the mamma and the baby. This
coming from someone who hates rats, was bitten by some as a child. "Steve Touchstone" wrote in message ... Well, right after my post saying the rat was having babies I talked with the girl at work to see if she had any experience with wee rat babies. She had no experience or suggestions to offer, having only had males, but did have a friend who she could call who has quite a rat menagerie. She called up her friend, who was happy to take mama and babies right away, meeting me at the store about 30 minutes after my last post. So, I've found a home for them. She said that she'd be busy tomorrow, but would let me know Monday how mom and babies were doing. I keep saying babies, but so far there had only been the one live birth when I passed them on. Something else I didn't realize about pet rats is that they can be very heat sensitive, and poor momma was in the Out during our hottest period of this summer - several 100+ days with heat advisories. My new rat expert told me that it wouldn't be surprising if she lost all the babies. She said the one live baby seemed dehydrated and not nursing normally. As I understand it, with baby rats you should see a "milk band" on their stomach if their stomach is full. Also, the baby should have been doing lots of squeaking demanding to be fed. No milk band, no squeaking, very little movement. So the girl didn't seem to think the baby would survive. I know it seems kind of strange to be asking for purrs for a rat, but knowing the kind of folks here I'm going to go ahead and ask for purrs for rat mama and any surviving babies. I'll let you know the news of how they're doing Monday (or more likely early Tuesday when I get home from work). -- Steve Touchstone Little Bit, Sammy, Spotty, Princess, Furby and Rocky (RB) Pix at http://tinyurl.com/22pfn8 Vids at http://tinyurl.com/4yb6nj |
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Steve Touchstone wrote:
I know it seems kind of strange to be asking for purrs for a rat, but knowing the kind of folks here I'm going to go ahead and ask for purrs for rat mama and any surviving babies. I'll let you know the news of how they're doing Monday (or more likely early Tuesday when I get home from work). I'm so glad you found someone who knows how to look after them properly! Many purrs on the way for mama and baby. Once again, you did well, Steve. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. |
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On Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:29:09 -0400, Takayuki
wrote: My experience is with mouse babies and gerbil babies, but yes, they're loud. You can tell when a litter has been born because of chorus of contented squeaks muffled under an attentive mother. It's the most wonderful sound in the world to wake up to. They do get that band of white on their pink hairless tummies - I never knew that they were called "milk bands". I'm sure momrat hadn't been foraging successfully, considering that she's a dumped pet (or lost - it's much easier to lose a small rodent than a large dog or cat). Just feed her plenty - I like to give sunflower seeds to pregnant rodents because they're high fat, and they gobble them up eagerly. And now that she has a baby, give them a lot more bedding than you had in the pictures - you don't want the baby to be in contact with cold plastic and metal. Give them shredded paper if you don't have more chips, and tissue paper to allow her to line her nest with a warm, soft material. No doubt mama and babes will do better with the girl I was put in touch with. When she came for them she had a little aquarium glass enclosure like box, with a layer of shredded paper, a little plastic igloo box to hide in, a couple toys, and like you suggest sunflower seeds. It was obvious when we met that this girl was a far better choice to take care of them. I have to admit I was totally clueless about what was needed. Since mama was first noticed at the cat food bowl, I gave her more once she was in the carrier. Now I know she would have appreciated some seed from Tiger, my cockatiel. |
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