Meet 'Thumbelina'

[hamhams]

Diana 'Thumbelina' was born on April 4, 2013 - and is from my 5th campbells litter. She has five siblings, and is opal.


Tut-Zoo's Diana, also known as 'Thumbelina'

She grew normally with her siblings until she was about 3 weeks old, and I noticed a difference in their weight. Diana weighed only 16 grams, while her siblings weighed between 23-25 ​​grams.

Although I have seen campbell babies weigh 16 grams at that age before, I decided to keep her here due to the difference in weight.


Diana, 2 weeks old.

She is today 2 months + 5 days old, and weighs only 21 grams! She has only gained 5 grams in 6 weeks + 3 days.

Her cousin, Charles, who is 6 days younger than her, weighed 28 grams when he was 3 weeks and 4 days old, and now weighs 58 grams. He weighs 37 grams more than little Diana, although he is 6 days younger.

My 1 month + 3 days younger babies are bigger than her.


Diana, 2 months old.

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One of my friends came to visit one day, and she met Diana - she gave her her new nickname, Thumbelina because of her tiny size.


Diana, 2 months old

I know there are lots of small campbells, but Diana is not only so tiny, she's also a bit thin (even though it's not so clear on the photos). No matter what I do, she just doesn't seem to grow. Her body just... kind of stopped growing, but her head is still growing a bit, so her head is a bit bigger than her very tiny body, too.

I have never experienced anyone like her, but as long as she seems to thrive, she will stay here with lots of love!

[Gazmo]

aww shes tiny! but so beautiful

[littlescruffies]

Aww, gorgeous hope she doesn't have any major problems and has a happy life with you

[Sanctuary]

She is so pretty, I would have her in a heartbeat
So glad she has a loving home no matter her size xx

[hamhams]

Originally Posted by Gazmo

aww shes tiny! but so beautiful

Thank you!

Originally Posted by littlescruffies

Aww, gorgeous hope she doesn't have any major problems and has a happy life with you

Thank you! I'm prepared that there may be something wrong with her - sadly.

Some time ago, I bought two sisters, and one of them did not grow normally (she was a little bigger than Thumbelina), and she passed away due to organ failure before she was 6 months

Originally Posted by Sanctuary

She is so pretty, I would have her in a heartbeat
So glad she has a loving home no matter her size xx

Thank you!

[DrKMcK]

She is adorable and, like the old saying goes...good things come in small packages. I identify with Thumbelina since I'm only 4' 8" tall . Thumbelina was my most favorite doll years ago because it felt and moved like a real baby. Great name!