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Very Sad... but interesting at the same time :(

Posted By: Anonymous

Very Sad... but interesting at the same time :( - 05/25/06 06:33 PM

As i was reaching into Arctics pouch to love on all of them, I pulled out his little girl. I was all giving her kisses and felt something cold on my finger. i though maybe there was a poo poo on me, so I went to flick it off and realized it was PINK. A million things went through my mind wondering what my gliders could possibly be sick with.... then it clicked... it wasn't some diesea, it was a baby joey that didn't make it to the pouch <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I am shocked that they didn't just eat it since it was already dead. Anyway I decided to take some pictures... I put it next to a pea to let you see how TINY they are when they are born.

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Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time :( - 05/25/06 06:34 PM

They are all pretty much the same picture. But some are clearer.

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Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time :( - 05/25/06 06:35 PM

Last one.... Forgot to mention that I zoomed in 10 times to get up close...

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Posted By: Xglider

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time :( - 05/25/06 06:39 PM

Sad but very interesting and educational Thanks for sharing Elisabeth…
Posted By: Carrie T

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time :( - 05/25/06 06:42 PM

I know it's sad but interesting at the same time. I believe when I did this with Ruffles I had a boy and a girl. One of them had a small white dot right by the base of the tail. They were identical except in that one tiny way. I'm sorry for your loss but glad you posted so others can learn from it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hug2.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: BCChins

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time :( - 05/25/06 07:20 PM

Thank you for sharing those pictures as I am sure it was not easy for you. It is interesting for us all who have never had joey's. Also comparing it to the lines on the paper give you a good feel for the size.
Thank you again
Posted By: melovesgliders

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time :( - 05/25/06 07:47 PM

Ohhh, so tiny! Thank you for sharing the pictures and I am sorry that the baby did not make it into the pouch.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time :( - 05/25/06 07:48 PM

Thanks for sharing. It is very interesting indeed. I've never seen any animal as small as that except a bug.
Posted By: Paula0442

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time :( - 05/25/06 07:51 PM

Thanks so much for sharing Elisabeth.

Sorry about the poor little guy though. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/upset.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time : - 05/25/06 07:51 PM

wow.
i didn't realize just how small they.

it's amazing how something so small and grow to be able to glide such great distances.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time : - 05/25/06 08:02 PM

I am sorry about your little joey not making it, but thank you for posting the pics. It's really an incredible climb for such a little baby to make!
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time : - 05/25/06 08:59 PM

I am so sorry your little one did not make it to the pouch. I never knew they were that small. Whille I know it had to be hard to share, I really appreciate you posting the pics. It helps us get a little more educated when it comes to our babies <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: sugarglidersuz

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time : - 05/26/06 11:27 AM

[:"green"]Sil,
Excellent pictures... thanks for sharing them with us...
I know it was sad & hard to do, but very educational, so thanks...
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time : - 05/26/06 12:35 PM

I'm so sorry that it didn't make it. Thanks for sharing your pictures with us.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time : - 05/26/06 12:42 PM

I had never seen a little joey in this stage. Thanks for sharing. It is very sad though -=/ But I'm sure there will be more healthy Joeys to come. Be positive !!!
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time : - 05/27/06 07:55 AM

thats a very tiny one... sorry it didnt make it into mommy's pouch but im sure there will be more to come soon.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Very Sad... but interesting at the same time : - 05/27/06 10:26 PM

Good news... One joey did make it into mommas pouch. So Breezy has one on the way. Shimmer also has one due out about 1-2 weeks before Breezy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yelclap.gif" alt="" />
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