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Apr 17

Fievel the field mouse lapping up some recovery mash on his arrival at the centre this week.
A cat thought his owner might like Fievel as a present. A call to us soon after Fievels discovery and we arranged for the little mouse to come to the centre to be checked over and recover from his ordeal.💙💛🧡

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Apr 16

The duck yard is always a hive of activity here at the Sanctuary. Monty the jackdaw is one of many birds that came to us in 2020 and has stayed nearby. He visits us everyday for afternoon tea along with his new friends. Steven the gull likes to spend his days finding treasures to add to his collection and the Cayuga ducks just like to eat all day! They also love people and can't wait to start welcoming you all back soon.💙🧡💛

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Apr 16

Little Dorrit, one of our resident ponies, had her first bath of the year yesterday in the sunshine. Dorrit suffers from a condition called Sweet itch which is controlled by careful management from the team.

Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help animals like Little Dorrit and give them the best possible care.🧡💙💛

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Apr 15

Ricky is one of many hungry nestlings currently in our Wildlife Hospital after a cat attack. Cat injuries are one of the most common reason why these tiny birds end up with us. Cat bites and scratches would be fatal if not treated with antibiotics ASAP due to the birds low body mass.
If you find a nestling that needs help give us a call on 01246 455777 and we can make an appointment for you.

Here are a few FIRST AID tips should you ever find a nestling out of its nest.....
💛If the nestling is not injured and you can reach the nest put the nestling back with its siblings.
💙If the nestling looks injured or you cannot find a nest then you will need to get the nestling warm. A wooly hat makes a great nest. Pop the nest onto a hot water bottle. The birds body should feel warm to the touch.
🧡Once the nestling starts to warm up it should open its beak like in the photo. You can then offer some food. Cat biscuits soaked in hot water, mashed up and allowed to cool make a great protein rich feed in an emergency. Use tweezers to offer small portions until it stops opening its beak. Do not force the beak open.
💛 Avoid the temptation to offer water. Nestlings do not drink at this age. Water will very likely go into the lungs and cause the nestling to drown.

Please consider supporting our work. There are lots of ways you can help.⤵️⤵️⤵️

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Apr 15

Eye are open and they are eating their greens! These Havana rabbit kits are growing up so fast. Mum Whispa is doing such a fabulous job and we get to enjoy lots of bunny cuddles.💙🧡💛

Rabbits need lots of space, companionship and a varied diet. If you are considering adopting a rabbit, call us on 01246 455777 for more information.

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Apr 14

Robin the Mandarin ducking was found alone on a private garden pond yesterday. After an unsuccessful search for parents it was decided that Robin should be brought in to us before dusk fell.
Mandarins were first imported to the Uk from Asia in the mid 18th Century for rich country estates situated in the South of England. Captive birds escaped and thrived and over that last 100 years they have slowly made their way to Derbyshire with the first recorded wild mandarin seen in 1963.
Today the Mandarin is a common site across much of lowland Derbyshire and are frequently found on small lakes, reservoirs and rivers such as at Osmaston, the rivers Dove, Lathkill, Bradford, Derwent and Wye, and at Calke Park, Chatsworth and Kedleston.💙💛🧡

Please consider supporting our Wildlife Hospital...
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