as long as their breathe.Well, we are still in the ball park. Little one is looking a bit better, but still a long ways to go. I did put a couple of drops of water in its mouth and this afternoon I will do the brown sugar water, a warm running water bath, a gentle hair dryer fluff and some more iodine. Not all of the yolk has been absorbed. Maybe it just wasn't meant to be for this little one, but I haven't gave up yet.
I was wondering, if giving sugar water isn't there a risk of too low blood sugar especially when they aren't eating?
Thanks, I know when hatcheries ship they rec. sugar water right off but I think some folks use it when they shouldn't, [not saying you do] but inexperienced folk. I have seen it suggested on here when I didn't think it should have been, but hey what do I know. LOL
To answer your question about feed, I use a high protein crumble from day 1 up until 12 weeks. For the muscovy it is especially important that it is 20% protein (or close) and 1%lysine as well as non-medicated. The lysine helps them have strong legs to support the quick weight gain of this breed. I also provide as much natural forage as possible, as early as possible as natural is best in my opinion. After they are completely out on their own if they have plenty of bugs, worms and greenery I just supplement their natural diet with a 17%protein layer pellet and sometimes mix some of the high protein crumple in with it depending on their available forage at the time. I hope this helps and congratulations on your gorgeous babies!
I haven't any electrolytes, but I have Coconut Milk and I have heard it is high in them. Don't know for sure though. My better half (just ask her, lol) is off to work shortly and I will bring the little one inside and use the kitchen area to work on him. Hey, if she is off to work, she can't complain about me using the kitchen sink or the counter or her tweezers....lol.
Does it look like the yolk sac is being absorbed.. sure is a cutie.Update.................
It seemed a bit more lively and I think it swallowed a few drops of water. I ran warm water over the little guy for a couple of minutes being careful not to drown him, dried him off with a hair dryer gently, fluffed him up using my fingers and a Q-tip and used the iodine. Little guy can barely stand, rolls over after a second or two, but appears somewhat better. I'm afraid I'll drown him if I try too to give him too much water.
