Dad and Mom zebras picking on one baby and one loose

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Dad and Mom zebras picking on one baby and one loose

Post by Angeldov222 » Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:36 am

well i was watching the cage with the zebra babies and saw dad picking on one baby, there is a little blood...............well i took out mom and dad, babies seem like they r eating ok.............one baby got out of the cage and is in the house someplace.............the babys tail has been plucked...........should i just leave the area or what? i dont really have anything to put on it..... #-o #-o
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Re: Dad and Mom zebras picking on one baby and one loose

Post by Sally » Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:45 am

You can wipe off the blood and let it heal on its own, or if you have something like neosporin, you could put a very small amount on the wounded area. Dad may be plucking the babies for nesting material for the next clutch. If the babies are eating and drinking on their own, you can separate them. If not, you can separate Dad and let Mom keep feeding the babies. Hope you find your little one soon.
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Re: Dad and Mom zebras picking on one baby and one loose

Post by lyzzyjayne » Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:38 am

OH NO!! Please let us know if you find your baby! :(
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