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« on: June 23, 2010, 04:50:18 AM » |
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Our new baby seems to have small genitals and her belly feels hard and very full. Is this common or has anyone heard of this. She is now three days old and seems to be healthy otherwise, nursing and jumping around. I am just unsure if she is pooping. Any advice or info?
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« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2010, 07:07:08 AM » |
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It is normal for babies to have small genitals the the belly should be rounded, that means it is nursing well. Its a problem when the belly sinks in. It is always a good idea to weigh your kits everyday. That way you can be sure they are not loosing weight.
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« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2010, 10:26:48 AM » |
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Sadly we took her to the vet today because the belly was enlarged and I could not find an anal opening, sure enough there was none and they euthanized to prevent suffering. I just feel so bad for my Sam now she has no babies as the other died shortly after birth. She was very heathly jumping around and gaining weight. What a loss.
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« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2010, 01:57:25 PM » |
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I am so sorry.
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2010, 08:28:54 AM » |
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Oh I am so sorry this happened. It's heartbreaking, I had the same thing happen to me, a chinchilla I named Stinker. My thoughts are with you.  |
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« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2010, 11:21:42 AM » |
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It really sad to heard that....may the kit live in peace...
I would like to know, how often does a kit without an opening anal, and is that no other way around to heal it?? Can some experienced breeders give me an answer.
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« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2010, 02:30:03 PM » |
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oh i 'm soo sorry to hear that...
does that happen often jamie.. this is the first time i ever heard a kit didn't have a ...... hinney place..
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« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2010, 02:45:44 PM » |
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It isn't common which is why I thought it was just a full tummy. Just like humans, chinchillas can be born with all sorts of birth defects.
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« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2010, 07:13:32 PM » |
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I am sorry for your loss.
I have been considering breeding my Sapphire when she gets old enough, but some of the horror stories are making me reconsider. I dont know if i can put a mother through that or not.
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« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2010, 03:26:40 PM » |
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It isn't common which is why I thought it was just a full tummy. Just like humans, chinchillas can be born with all sorts of birth defects.
Thanks, but breeding is really a serious topic to consider. |
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« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2010, 12:39:07 PM » |
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Awww the poor little thing. Can you imagine, yes anything can go wrong can't it. Not a thing we can do about it.  |
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« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2010, 01:12:03 AM » |
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Oh no, Im so sorry. It's so hard losing a baby. I lost one at 3 days old, Stinker. She was underweight. My thoughts are with you. |
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