SterlingRats0408
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So I'm back on my feet a little more stable. I have reopened the rescues doors (sort of) slowly. Many have been emeegency situations and my heart nearly breaking for these critters.
The newest two additions are two wee mice boys (6weeks old)
I just started working at (the best) Pet Valu store in Sarnia. We had two female mice come in pregnant just before I started and they gave birth within hours of each other 22 babies total. Through the weeks 8 of the babies passed away.
When I started 2 weeks ago the babies were just starting to wean and eat on their own and since I'm the resident "rodent girl" now they asked me to keep my knowledgeable eye on them. So each morning I counted the babies, checked to make sure the mommas were eating and getting a break (set up a second cage for an hour of quiet time for the mommas a day) I named the mommas Rose(Boi's mom) and Tulip(One-Eye's mom) though the mom's shared caring for the babies. Last week I separated the boys out and noticed the wee-est boy (One-Eye) had a nasty swollen right eye, it was closed and gooey. I kept my eye on him and let my manager know.
She said it was my judgement what we did with him...so I took him home. I didn't want him to be lonely so I also picked the cute wee boy with the lovely pattern (Boi).
They are so sweet. They come to the door to say good morning, they love pumpkin and melon seeds and its been great for hand training. They like to hang out on my arms when I'm watching TV.
This is One-Eye 1 week ago (foggy, puffy eye)
Tonight (no swelling, clearer)
And Boi
My meece boys![emoji176] [emoji193]
The newest two additions are two wee mice boys (6weeks old)
I just started working at (the best) Pet Valu store in Sarnia. We had two female mice come in pregnant just before I started and they gave birth within hours of each other 22 babies total. Through the weeks 8 of the babies passed away.
When I started 2 weeks ago the babies were just starting to wean and eat on their own and since I'm the resident "rodent girl" now they asked me to keep my knowledgeable eye on them. So each morning I counted the babies, checked to make sure the mommas were eating and getting a break (set up a second cage for an hour of quiet time for the mommas a day) I named the mommas Rose(Boi's mom) and Tulip(One-Eye's mom) though the mom's shared caring for the babies. Last week I separated the boys out and noticed the wee-est boy (One-Eye) had a nasty swollen right eye, it was closed and gooey. I kept my eye on him and let my manager know.
She said it was my judgement what we did with him...so I took him home. I didn't want him to be lonely so I also picked the cute wee boy with the lovely pattern (Boi).
They are so sweet. They come to the door to say good morning, they love pumpkin and melon seeds and its been great for hand training. They like to hang out on my arms when I'm watching TV.
This is One-Eye 1 week ago (foggy, puffy eye)
Tonight (no swelling, clearer)
And Boi
My meece boys![emoji176] [emoji193]
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