In our journey to find Jo Jo's Duck Pen she was rescued from we found these 2 in desperate need. They came from the lady we received Jo Jo from and we couldn't leave them there, they needed help now. To make it easier we will refer to them as Big 1 and Little 1 ....
Big 1
This ones shell is firm but on it's way to softness, softer in certain areas. He moves around really good, was trying to eat dried Kale when we first got to him so we're hoping a strong appetite. We'll just start to make sure he receives everyday what he needs to thrive and stay alive but Little 1 ....
This ones shell is as about soft as you can get I imagine without it being like jelly. You can easily see him breathing and it is very difficult to even pick him up the shell is so soft. This ones gonna take a little more work I imagine if we're able to save it. This one walks around as well but a little less sturdy, it wobbles on it's legs while walking. An everyday necessity and needs met we hope will keep this one alive. We first heard 'Well it's eyes are swollen shut" of course we think of the carrot soak method. But when we were able to see in person it's eyes are open so I'm guessing dehydration? Both buried their heads underwater for more than 4 minutes when we got them home.
Warm, UVB and Mazuri each day will be our plan .... unless you all tell me different. The image I have in my head is the situation I see @Tom speak of all the time, Babies raised to Death through dehydration ... or at least my interpretation of it.
Big 1
This ones shell is firm but on it's way to softness, softer in certain areas. He moves around really good, was trying to eat dried Kale when we first got to him so we're hoping a strong appetite. We'll just start to make sure he receives everyday what he needs to thrive and stay alive but Little 1 ....
This ones shell is as about soft as you can get I imagine without it being like jelly. You can easily see him breathing and it is very difficult to even pick him up the shell is so soft. This ones gonna take a little more work I imagine if we're able to save it. This one walks around as well but a little less sturdy, it wobbles on it's legs while walking. An everyday necessity and needs met we hope will keep this one alive. We first heard 'Well it's eyes are swollen shut" of course we think of the carrot soak method. But when we were able to see in person it's eyes are open so I'm guessing dehydration? Both buried their heads underwater for more than 4 minutes when we got them home.
Warm, UVB and Mazuri each day will be our plan .... unless you all tell me different. The image I have in my head is the situation I see @Tom speak of all the time, Babies raised to Death through dehydration ... or at least my interpretation of it.
