Got a new rescue

[sabs]

Does duckie always leave his/hers mouth open a bit?

 

[sweetiepie9]

What to you mean he tried to bite you multiple times :shock: I don't think he had a great upbringing. He'll calm down after he's been with you for awhile. At least he's eating. Glad to hear your boys are bothered by him, good stuff. You'll just have to take a day at a time with him. Takes awhile to get over bad upbringing, but your care will get the better of him, you'll see. Will be waiting for updates.

Deb

 

[fresnowitte]

Aww! :love5: Duckie is a cutie...Congratulations to both of you! :wink:

 

[Jiffy]

Sabs, he does leave his mouth like that. It is actually deformed into that shape, probably from MBD.

Deb, he was actually chasing my empty hand with his mouth open, trying to bite it, like he had been doing earlier when he was eating. Mouth wide open, moving his head around trying to get me.

Thanks Barb. I am just hoping he doesnt try to act like a brat all the time!

 

[Phoenix17June2009]

awww! He looks so sweet! Jiffy, we all know that he has a lot of love from you and we all know that you will work with him and make him an amazing beardie!! I agree that he must not of had any love where he was previously.. poor guy!! give him a snuggle from me and Phoenix and my newest addition Juuji (she'll be here next week) you are an amazing person!! thank you for taking him in!!
Jordan, Phoenix, Juuji

 

[Jasper's Mom]

Poor guy, his mouth is just like Phin's. I've noticed that Phin gets much more dehydrated than the others, probably because he can't close his mouth. Make sure to give Duckie lots of baths so he can drink, and you may want to consider putting a water bowl in his viv and teaching him to use it. That's what I did for Phin, and he hardly ever gets dehydrated any more.

 

[Jiffy]

Aww, thanks Jordan. And congrats! I know you are excited about getting you new baby too.

And Sandi, he my look like Phin, but he has the attitude of Bob. I think he must be a combination of the 2 of them. Thats ok, he wont be me though. I will win!
And he does drink every bath. I need to try to teach him out of a dish, and see how that works.

 

[sabs]

My bearded dragons had mbd when they were babies

 

[Jiffy]

I have a question.
Duckie is an adult. But he acts like he is starving. Any idea on how many roaches I should let him have before I cut him off? I have not found his stopping point yet. And he does eat his veggies too, and poops every day.

 

[sara24354]

Jennifer,
Hugs to you for taking this little guy in!! He looks like he needs plenty of TLC and I know he will get it from you.I too hope he quits acting silly and realizes that you are his friend.Please know that we will be thinking of you and sending best wishes to you and Duckie.
Sara

 

[ArchiesFamily]

I have a question.
Duckie is an adult. But he acts like he is starving. Any idea on how many roaches I should let him have before I cut him off? I have not found his stopping point yet. And he does eat his veggies too, and poops every day.

I'm unsure if I would be right, but I would feed him as much as he can eat. Maybe he'll even out after a while? Sorry I'm not more knowledgeable on that.

 

[Jiffy]

Thanks Sara! I am hoping that he does realize that I am only hear to help him.
He is on a glass dancing frenzy right now!

Yeah, yeah, let him eat all the roaches that he wants says "Laura the Roach Pusher"! :wink:
I dont know if he would stop. I guess he would have to stop at some point. But he eats with such passion and hunger, it seems like he will never stop.

 

[TASTIGER]

im sorry that he is being a stinker have you tried the tshirt thing where u wear a tshirt and put it in the tank so that he gets to know your scent?

 

[Jiffy]

im sorry that he is being a stinker have you tried the tshirt thing where u wear a tshirt and put it in the tank so that he gets to know your scent?

Thanks Morgan! That is a great idea, and didnt even cross my mind. I tell others to do it all the time, but I didnt think of doing it,

 

[ArchiesFamily]

Will he let you handfeed him? I think that helps with bonding and showing you aren't a foe.

Are you able to get him out or is he not wanting to be touched at all? I was thinking if you were to take him with you and sit/lay in a dry bathtub. Take one of your books in with you and not let him think he's the center of your attention so he can explore you without the stress. Maybe handfeed him something really yummy occasionally.

I know he'll work this out eventually. He's had a rough start I'm sure; you'll be so good for him. Once he's friendly again you'll have put so much work into him you wont want to find him a new home.