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Rejected Joey size-is this normal?
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05/02/08 08:39 AM
05/02/08 08:39 AM
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DallasGirl
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Is it normal for the rejected joey to be SO small? You can see the pics below that show him next to his twin sister who is HUGE compared to him. I don't weigh him but he's filled out a little inthe past 2-3 weeks that I've been taking care of him. It just concerns me that he is too tiny and that something is wrong. You can also see that he has lost hair on his head-is that due to bad diet? I'm feeding him puppy formula and have been introducing blended fruits/veggies. Appreciate any feedback you have!! http://media5.dropshots.com/photos/264119/20080323/212225.jpghttp://media5.dropshots.com/photos/264119/20080329/212708.jpg
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Re: Rejected Joey size-is this normal?
[Re: jacknsally]
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05/02/08 09:08 AM
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PeekstersMommy
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Re: Rejected Joey size-is this normal?
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05/02/08 09:11 AM
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SugMom2B
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Can I suggest that you purchase or borrow a scale so that you can monitor more closely the weight of this joey? I did see some good gram scales on Ebay for under $30 shipped, so you may want to check there. Just a suggestion. Good luck on your joey!
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Re: Rejected Joey size-is this normal?
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05/02/08 09:12 AM
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DallasGirl
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I've read Suz's website and read the info before but maybe because this is the first time I've had a rejected joey...
Last edited by DallasGirl; 05/02/08 09:17 AM.
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Re: Rejected Joey size-is this normal?
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05/02/08 09:12 AM
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SugMom2B
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Oh, BTW. Can we get pics of this lil' darlin too??! Do you have a photobucket account? I'd recommend going there and posting your pics with their direct links, it's much easier.
Last edited by SugMom2B; 05/02/08 09:13 AM.
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Re: Rejected Joey size-is this normal?
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05/02/08 09:12 AM
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Last edited by BeckiT; 05/02/08 09:31 AM. Reason: pics too big
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Re: Rejected Joey size-is this normal?
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05/02/08 09:13 AM
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Last edited by BeckiT; 05/02/08 09:32 AM. Reason: pic too big
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Re: Rejected Joey size-is this normal?
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05/02/08 09:14 AM
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Wow. I do see the significant difference btwn the 2. How old is he?
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Re: Rejected Joey size-is this normal?
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05/02/08 09:16 AM
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DallasGirl
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They should be about 4 weeks OOP. Its really bothering me with the size difference although I've read online that sometimes the rejected joey doesn't catch up in size for a few months.
Anyone had this happen to them?
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Re: Rejected Joey size-is this normal?
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05/02/08 09:30 AM
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BeckiT
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How old are they? It is normal for the rejected joey to be smaller, but he looks a whole lot smaller, and I'm worried about the balding on his head here's some pics of Wiggles (the gray) and Jiggles (the wf). Wiggles was rejected @ 4 days OOP. these are 3 1/2 weeks OOP: http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c163/LuckyYouGliders/Kair%20And%20Bear/Previous%20Joeys/Wiggles%20and%20Jiggles%20101906/?start=80
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Re: Rejected Joey size-is this normal?
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05/02/08 10:03 AM
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macwood6
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Dallas I sent you a PM. I had a joey which the same thing happened to. Sometimes if the do not eat enough that will happen. My vet gave me a little tip about the formula that help increase the intake so that they will get more of the nutrients. It worked great and she bounced back fast. Now she is a big healthy girl.
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Re: Rejected Joey size-is this normal?
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05/02/08 06:43 PM
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Hand raised joeys are often smaller than their mother-raised counterparts However, if you're just feeding puppy formula alone (with some fruits/veggies) then he may be missing some essential nutrients in his diet.
As for the balding fur, that is typical when the incubator is not humid enough. Revamp your incubator so that you have a damp washcloth on the bottom of the tank, then a few layers of fleece blankets over it. You may need to cover 2/3 of the top of the incubator itself with a towel to help keep the moisture inside the tank. The washcloth should be remoistened every 6-8 hours.
Suz Enyedy Carina & Coobah Allira & Gizmo Picasso, Trinity Joy & Luna DaisyMae; Darwin; Mareki; Mambo; Pika; Cricky; Reggie & Bobo, Pepe & Bittah Suz' Sugar Gliders
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Re: Rejected Joey size-is this normal?
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05/03/08 10:53 AM
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DallasGirl
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Thanks for the help guys!! I put a little baby food with the formula and used the pedialyte and he is really eating away now. I'll keep updating as we go. Thanks!!
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