Cubs galore!

It's still on the quiet side here at stapeley (although Spring is around the corner) but as a result of the stormy weather we've had recently we've encountered some touch and go situations, keeping staff on their toes! 

Many of you will have seen the news report on little Daffi but for those who haven't I've added a few very cute pictures. She was separated from her mother during storm Doris and was brought into care with us. To begin with she was given milk feeds every three hours but she quickly gained strength and moved on to a milk and trout mixture. 

She's now on just three feeds per day and doing very well. The staff are on the look out for a pairing for her. A further two otters were brought in later in the week. They were the same age as each other so it was assumed that they came from the same litter, so have been kept together. With these new arrivals, our otter total has been brought up to a huge 8 in our care!! 

I was also lucky enough to be in for the arrival of a tiny badger. The centre had previously cared for young badgers, the smallest weighing 350g but this baby was only 94g!! She was aged at only a few days old so after a few frantic calculations a feeding plan was drawn up and she was given milk formula every two hours. Luckily, she took to the syringe well and had a healthy appetite. 

After a few days with us she was transferred to Cuan Wildlife Rescue where she is now receiving around the clock care. It was sad to see her go as the staff had a real soft spot for her but she is doing well with our friends at Cuan now and will return when she is ready to join other cubs. 

Jenna Haslam

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