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2 day old baby pig - may hev to hand rear...please help!

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Right, so one of Maisies babies, Captain Jack, isn't very well. He has a wound down by his genitals, between them and his leg, it is open and bleeding - took him to the emergency vet and she has cleaned it and out vaseline on it and told me to do the same for a few days until he is a bit stronger, then she may glue it. I have no idea how it happened, there is nothing sharp in the cage, the only thing I can think of is mum bit him?
This little baby has one eye that is cloudy and one that is tiny and not open at all - there is an eye in there but I don't think it works at all.
He isn't interested in mum and isn't half as energetic as his siblings - he tends to sit in one spot all by himself.
He's in the hutch tonight, the bedding is fleece. i was going to bring them inside so I could keep an eye on him but don't want to stress mum out by changing her surroundings. ..is this best?
Basically, what do I do? Shall i attempt to hand feed him? If so, what should I feed him? What else should I be doing?
I really don't want to lose him :(
 
Suzy to the rescue :)) what would we do without her! Glad you're ok and know what to do now :)
 
Currently trying to get him to feed on a pellet mash, he's had a little and he's just fallen asleep wrapped up in a fluffy sock cuddled into my lap. He hasn't excreted anything yet despite me cleaning his bottom with cottom wool but will keep trying.
 
Currently trying to get him to feed on a pellet mash, he's had a little and he's just fallen asleep wrapped up in a fluffy sock cuddled into my lap. He hasn't excreted anything yet despite me cleaning his bottom with cottom wool but will keep trying.
 
Oh dear i've just seen this thread, whee will have all paws crossed for little Captain Jack XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

HEALING WHEEEEEEEEKY LOVES FOR YOU CAPTAIN JACK XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
Well he's made it through the night :) he was a bit cold this morning, but he had some little poops on his bottom which I have cleaned and he's eaten a little bit more pellet mash today. I'm going to try and get some Lactol after work today.
 
JayceeStar said:
Well he's made it through the night :) he was a bit cold this morning, but he had some little poops on his bottom which I have cleaned and he's eaten a little bit more pellet mash today. I'm going to try and get some Lactol after work today.
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Have you considered using a heated pad? you can buy them .........if not maybe some more snuggly blankies to keep him warm ?
soooooooo happy to hear he's made it thru the night, well done little Captain Jack woooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooo xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
I have heard of people using hot water bottles under blankets or under the cage, this willhelp keep him warm. Fingers crossed for him x
 
I'm really sorry Jaycee, you did everything you could and he would have known lots of love in the short time he was with you. Sweet dreams Captain Jack.
 
I'm sorry hun. He will have known great love in his short time with you.

Goodnight Captain Jack. :rose
 
Aww so sorry to hear the little one has passed but you really did all that you could Jaycee. Captain Jack will be running free at the bridge and munching on lots of fresh grass i'm sure. Big hug x
 
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