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« on: July 07, 2013, 12:16:23 PM »
Hello. I have a day newborn chinchilla. Her mother Jersey was always thought to be a boy, because thats what I was told from the breeder. Long story short, last night when I go to play and feed them, I discovered that Jersey's intestines was coming out. And a good amount. I was suprised she was still alive. I also saw a flat rodent looking thing ( definitely dead) that still seem to appear to be halfway in a sack. I rush to the exotic hospital and was told she was a female and that was a baby chinchilla and the best option was to put her to sleep. Sadly, and many tears later, I gave them permission. This morning however, I wake up to a cry and at first thought it was my other two. When I noticed it wasnt them, I turned around a saw a baby chinchilla on the floor. Alive!! So I call the vet again and ask them how to take care of it but the information Im getting still feels unsure. They couldnt tell me what kind of milk, just evaporated milk ( whatever that means)
Please please tell me what to do. I lost my Jersey and I dont wanna lose her. The guy in the store gave me milk thats really for puppies. How long do I have to wean her? Please, any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dominique
