Help!! (not a pet but I dont know where to post)

[GermanKennhuhn]

You can gently massage his belly with a Qtip.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

I thought this might be a good idea, I'll try it after next feed maybe

Just don’t let the steam get to thick so he can still breathe easily.

 

[BelovedBirds]

You can gently massage his belly with a Qtip.

I've tried this, nothing happened- I used my finger after a while and he passed a little but now there's nothing

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Try massaging his genitals with a damp Qtip. It will help stimulate him as mother mice lick them.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Could you post a picture of him? It might help me determine his age.

 

[casportpony]

This might be helpful.
https://mouseranch.com/FYI/orphans....y nice short videos about raising orphan mice.

 

[Jaime918]

His little body might be absorbing everything it's taking in from the lack of it. Try taking a q-tip or rag with some warm water and gently stimulate it's rear and genitals to use the restroom, typically a mother will lick. Sometimes it can take a little time.

Some milk replacers can also cause constipation.

 

[cassie]

I would use canned milk, not fresh milk. Fresh milk isn't nutrient dense enough. Also a little corn syrup on the tongue will stimulate appetite. If babies go too long without eating they are no longer hungry. Corn syrup will break that cycle

 

[HKG]

this is what I did the second time! He's taking to it okay but this is only our second feeding so I'm not sure how long it will take for him to get used to it. He seems to prefer suckling on my finger!

If you have a local pharmacy you can ask for a syringe without a needle. They will usually give you one and you can feed him warm goat's milk. Don't try feeding solids until at least after his eyes open. You should do this at breakfast, lunch and dinner time.

 

[HKG]

Sadly the little one is going downhill, he's lethargic and I've noticed he has a respiratory infection. He isnt wanting to move anymore, and I doubt he'll survive the morning but I'm glad I tried at least

I'm pretty sure it's normal for baby mice to cough a little after feeding. As long as you wiped his nose off he should be fine.