Jethou Bumblebee the seal is doing well and munching through plenty of fish
Submitted by GSPCA on 12:02, 10th Dec, 2012 |
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Over 3 weeks since the rescue we have had ups and downs with Jethou Bumblebee but GSPCA staff are pleased with his progress.
When Jethou Bumblebee was rescued he was 3 - 4 weeks of age and a healthy grey seal of that age would normally weight 40kg. When Jethou Bumblebee was rescued he weighed just over 17kg which was less than half of what he should of done.
Since being at the Shelter he has been having a series of medications, re-hydration fluids and fish soup. He is doing that well he is even eating whole fish all on his own.
Its not been an easy journey and he has been quite unwell on a number of occasions but he appears very strong at the moment and he has a good appetite.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'He was very weak when we first rescued him but he is eating fish extremely well now.'
'We are feeding him between 10 and 15 mackerel and herring a day.'
'They don't even touch the sides he loves them that much.'
'We really need donations of fish so if anyone can help we would really appreciate it.'
Jethou Bumblebee will need to be kept in captivity until the spring when hopefully he will be fit enough to release and the weather a little kinder.
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