sharpshooter09 0 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 does any one know what i should do the kits r 3 weeks old what should i feed them? Quote Link to post
watchman 256 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 does any one know what i should do the kits r 3 weeks old what should i feed them? the chances of bringing them on are very slim mate,but fair play if your going to try,know what id do Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 What killed the jill? Quote Link to post
scothunter 12,609 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 know a lad with a similar prob he only had 3 kits to rear his dog killed the jill.now if my memory serves me [bANNED TEXT] he used a bag of milk supplement for sheep or lambs whatever.it came in a big bag he got it from a farmer.maybe someone on here will know.they wont be far away from munching meat aswell. Quote Link to post
sharpshooter09 0 Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) What killed the jill? dont know she was ok yesterday.but this mornin she didnt look good a went 2 work came back and she was dead Edited June 4, 2010 by sharpshooter09 Quote Link to post
moses 5 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Look at the ferret rescue signature below we have just had the same problem they are now 5.2 weeks old if you need any help just holla they were only two weeks when she died Quote Link to post
coneycatcher17 3 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 What killed the jill? dont know she was ok yesterday.but this mornin she didnt look good a went 2 work came and she was dead try and get a seragate Quote Link to post
moses 5 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 P.M me if you need any advice. the main thing is to keep them warm we used a brood lamp for rearing pheasants but thats as im friends with a keeper you could use a hot water bottle. they regulate their temp from their mother you see so will need to keep them warm. also the milk you will need is found here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LACTOL-GOLD-KITTEN-Formula-500g-Milk-Substitute-/300431948800?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Cats&hash=item45f323bc00 also try putting a cuddly toy in so they think that their mum is still around. put the milk in a saucer and dunk their noses in so they know what it is or if you have a syringe you can do it that way but go slowly elde you will give them nuemonia. ummm i think thats the basics any probs just p.m me Quote Link to post
moses 5 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 What killed the jill? dont know she was ok yesterday.but this mornin she didnt look good a went 2 work came and she was dead try and get a seragate you will need one with kitts the same age roughly or she will not take them you will also have to introduce them very slowly. Quote Link to post
The one 8,477 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Try giving them meat but dont you have to wipe the backside to make them crap ? etc nice if you have the time to put the effort in otherwise i know what i'd do as well Quote Link to post
slingshot82 32 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 You could try bottle feeding them but it would take up alot of your time. You can get the bottle and formula from pets at home http://www.petsathome.com/shop/lactol-milk-supplement-for-kittens-and-puppies-500gm-by-sherley-s-15418 http://www.petsathome.com/shop/lactol-milk-feeding-set-by-sherley-s-15428 ATB Kyle Quote Link to post
ash_1991 2 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 if they are three weeks old they should be able to eat reallt softend biscuits and chicken ect and use goats milk or kitten milk and u will need to keep them warm and they should be ok but about every two hours they will need some milk Quote Link to post
ferretertom 7 Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Smash up some tinned cat meat aswell with a falk they should eat that as mine are on partual solids from 3 weeks. Quote Link to post
lorelei0922 2 Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 as soon as they start eating real food they'll poo on their own ... at 3 weeks they are capable to starting food but need milk still as well.. kibble muish ( kibble soaked in hot water till its like watery porridge, chicken, rabbit anything at all like that.. you may need to tenderize it just a bit at first so they can get their lil teeth into it but they soon pick it up no problems. get some Lactol (available locally either feed store or pet store) mix it up with water and 3:1 with some cream syringe if you NEED to but they can learn to lap now keep them warm, good luck! Quote Link to post
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