On the Road to Healing with Baby Elephant, Phabeni

On the weekend, Phabeni was exhibiting very low energy and so we made the decision to keep him back at the orphanage for the day, instead of joining the herd in the bush. This was to ensure he could save the energy he did have and not use it on walking and keeping up with the elephants. He doesn't like to stay behind and certainly prefers being with the herd in the bush and sticking to the routine that he and the herd have gotten used to. We have kept this routine as stable as possible to reduce stress but at times when Phabeni is very low or needs care from our wildlife vet, Dr Rogers, we need to keep him back.
When Dr Rogers arrived on the weekend, giving up his plans to step in and help Phabeni urgently, we tested the little bull's glucose levels. His glucose was extremely low and was not even detected by the glucose reader. Through the drip, we gave him six litres of fluids, with glucose and vitamins and we took further blood samples again to test the low glucose and other vital readings. While we were busy, and even though Phabeni was sedated and not fully awake, he showed us that he clearly wanted to drink his bottle. We offered him his milk, and he drank it all, even though it was the milk formula we had been trying to give him the whole day. When Phabeni woke from the sedation later, he again refused any bottle we gave him.
We could see that he wanted to drink but he just refused the bottles. Adine and the team made several different formulas to see what the calf liked and didn't like. Once we were on the 7th bottle and Phabeni had refused all of them, Adine had an idea. She said, "We have nothing to lose," and took a tin from the storage of an old milk formula that is no longer stocked in shops. She made a small 500-gram bottle and we fed it to Phabeni. The calf drank it all up in one go! We made another bottle with this formula and he downed it too. It was pure magic.
Following this, he was clearly tired but drank well, either drinking a full bottle or leaving half. We were relieved that he was at least getting in great sustenance and accepting bottles. He took a good three hour nap, to catch up on necessary sleep. After this we could see that his energy levels were much better. Overall his energy is good and he is continuing to drink this old batch of milk. However, we are short on supplies since it is no longer available and will be creating it from scratch while trying to source the ingredients. If he is happy with this pure formula, we can then going forward add the necessary vitamins and minerals. We will continue to see how he progresses, but are keeping him at the orphanage again during the day. It is raining and we need to consider Phabeni's health and that he is strong before he can return to the bush again.
We have really been concerned with his health, since he has lost a lot of weight over the weeks, while he has been refusing milk bottles. Even though he eats well and polishes off his bucket of apples, sweet potatoes and butternuts, in addition to grass and other vegetation, he needs milk. He is approximately only 10 months of age, and very reliant on milk for his nutrition and energy. Elephant orphan calves are typically fragile and their milk needs are highly personalised, with each individual requiring a tailored formula just for them. Figuring out what it is that the calf needs is a matter of trial and error.
Thank you for your continued concern and support! Thank you to Dr Rogers and his team for the unwavering assistance and dedication in helping Phabeni overcome this hurdle in his journey. And thank you to our carers and team on the ground for the around-the-clock care and company they give the little bull.

[@mopsolina]

Please, baby boy Phabeni, please drink your milk and stay strong. I know that people all around the world are praying for you. We love you so much.

[@terryford7459]

That was so beautiful 🙏🏾💕

[@marjoriehopkins1630]

Amen! Every day --several times--I pray for little Phabeni!

[@non.8994]

If the formula is not good and his body doesn't tolerate it, how can he drink it? This is a big problem, obviously the present formula Phabeni doesn't' tolerate it and the old formula is not produced anymore, I think the Herd has to try new formula until one is good enough and Phabeni will tolerate . This is not going to be easy. ❤❤🐘🐘

[@therarestphoenix5254]

Our sweet baby Phabeni... he's lost so much weight. You can see it in his eyes he doesn't feel well. Please, sweet Phabeni, drink your milk bottles. We're all praying for you and sending all our love to you❤

[@CristinaF210]

omg, so beautifuli love this comunity

[@relax2dream164]

Thank Dr Rogers for his dedication to taking care of our little Beni. Of course he is in the best hands with the HERD team. Please get better little one. ❤️🇨🇦

[@PMC47]

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[@tracywatts1459]

❤ 🇨🇦 Vancouver island.

[@PMC47]

@@tracywatts1459 👍central Ontario

[@anitamackinnon7975]

Northern Ontario!❤️🇨🇦

[@ParamitaGupta-mg5xl]

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[@RC-vb1hz]

I hold my breath in each video waiting for updates on Phabini. Can't say it enough thank you all at the Herd.

[@vblackwell3347]

Oh yeah! Holding your breath for a notification, scared to open it when it comes!!! PHEW Miraculous news! Hoping & praying these are his baby steps to a full & speedy recovery R-E-L-I-E-F but prayers continuing. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@loraineriddell7157]

Me too!

[@dowth3]

AMEN!!

[@EvaArt-ud6gwari]

Me too. I keep checking, hold my breath hoping for good news. My time with you is precious. I share with friends. Thank you for update. Love you all.Sending blessings your way. You are all beautiful and amazing and much more. Love your sweet voice Adine. 😍🙏🏻😍🥰❤️👏🙏🏻😍🙏🏻🌈

[@LibertySneeden]

​@vblackwell3347 AMEN. And thanksgiving now for the progress an milk formula discovery.

[@kiko7247]

Thank you HERD for never give up and staying strong for the ellies. It's wonderful that Phabeni is doing better! I've not finished the video yet but I was so excited about the news that I had to express my gratitude right away. Edit: Adine your great intuition made Phabeni drink his milk again! You're amazing! I hope that's all it takes

[@terryford7459]

Yesss💯❤

[@miri-818]

maybe it's important that he did drink his usual milk on sedatives: he didn't get sick! so it might be it's smell, taste or texture???

[@laurakerley8774]

Is his throat and mouth ok? Maybe he's having trouble swallowing large amounts?

[@miri-818]

anyway, it's so good that Adine found the milk he likes! such wonderful news❤

[@avs6372]

I'm about to watch this now after my anxiety comments on Instagram that it's something about the milk formula ( was desperate to know the formula ingredients...we all play vet on social media. ❤

[@KarenSmith-qi7tt]

To the Carers, it will be your continuing patience, love & kindness that heals that sweet little boy, so hang in there & thank you

[@equus3333]

💯💙

[@sharonj.1240]

Thank you for the thorough update on Phabeni. There's not doubt that anything and everything is being done to help this precious baby...as would be done for all the elephants. Sending good thoughts for his continued return to full health.

[@patriciapereira7869]

Sending love prayers and healing energy every day for you Little and sweet Pabheni!!!

[@francineellis1952]

Every time this little baby drinks a whole bottle of milk my heart just rejoices! We are all with you, dear little Phabeni! We love you and want you well, happy, and back with the herd!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your support ❣️🐘

[@kimmiek0]

​@@herdelephantorphanage how can we recreate that formula? what is the name of it?

[@avs6372]

@kimmiek0 I thought about how they probably can't advertise brands ( not sure, just a thought), but it's so important not to force a formula that doesn't work for him just like I can't eat certain ingredients that make me ill. I guess I'm trained to look at ingredients for my own life all my life. I know what doesn't sit well with me. Etc. Human babies are the same. They don't like all formulas.

[@r.k.2823]

Prayers for Baby Phabeni.

[@janparish7895]

Yes, constant 💙🐘🙏🙏

[@LibertySneeden]

Amen. Everyday.

[@hjmack7388]

I work night shift and literally prayed all night that the team would find a solution and that Phabeni would regain some vitality and energy. And that his Creator would have mercy on us all and give him strength and healing. So grateful for the HERD team's perseverance and resourcefulness.

[@palmaleestephens1906]

Thank all of you at HERD and Dr. Rogers and his team for working so hard to keep little Phabeni alive. Thank God that Adine found something the little bull will drink!!! Praying that you will be easily able to gather all the necessary ingredients for his preferred formula.🙏🐘❤

[@meraaicat]

Yes may you find it very easy to get hold of a lot more!!! ❤

[@terryford7459]

🐘💕God bless the HERD carers and heal baby Phabeni!! Thank you heavenly Father 🐘❤🐘

[@susanfeneley]

@terryford7459 Amen to that. I've been thanking Him nonstop seeing this video and positive update.

[@dowth3]

@@susanfeneley ABSOLUTELY !

[@janparish7895]

@susanfeneley Sometimes Susan going back to the "old remedies/products" does the trick doesn't it? I hope this old formula proves to be "the one" If it does, then I'm sure a "Higher Power" intervened to help an exhausted Adine and her wonderful Team. How superb is Doctor Rogers too? I will continue to pray for Phabeni and all the HERD Team. Love and Best Wishes to you 💙🐘💙🙏🏻💐

[@susanfeneley]

@@janparish7895 Hi kiddo! You're so right. My constant prayer was that Dr Rogers, Adine and everyone at HERD would be granted the wisdom to solve the issue with Phabeni. Things are looking promising, but prayers should definitely continue. Happy Monday to you and blessings. 🤓🙋‍♀️🪻🐘

[@suzanneflowers2230]

Yes!

[@francescaa8331]

Thank you Dr. Rogers! Thank you Adine! Thank you wonderful carers! Get well, Phabeni! 🌸

[@missclaire4820]

Thank You for the very detailed description under the video 💜

[@herdelephantorphanage]

such a pleasure! thank you for reading and caring 💜

[@yaki-moon]

Well done Adine, for daring to try the last option when everything seems lost. I can see why they need their milk at that age, they're growing and need the fat and proteins that lacks in the normal vegetarian diet of elephants. Keep going. A big hug for all carers and for Phabeni❤❤❤

[@user-fw5kd1hn2c]

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to Adine, Dr Rogers and all the amazing carers for your patience, so much love and care for sweetheart Phabeni and all your other 🐘, PLEASE, PLEASE drink your milk little one, praying for you, god bless you all, take care.❤❤❤xxxx

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your feedback and your support ❣️🐘

[@maggieguy3882]

So wonderful to see him lift his head to drink. You all must be so relieved. Thank you for your complete dedication and love for little Phabeni ❤️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your support ❣️🐘

[@erikahahn5823]

I love the news that the older milk formula did the trick to get Phabeni drinking his milk again. Sucks that the formula is no longer available. Does the US or EU carry it? I noticed many companies change something that works for new and improved product that really isn't as good as the first successful one. Hurrah. Get strong again little Phabeni.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are pleased to report that Phabeni has gained weight, and he is drinking most of his goat milk bottles. He currently needs about 15L per day, but he usually leaves at least one bottle each day. See our latest KZbin video: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3OyZ4tjmNKepdU.

[@staylor619]

You are loved Phabeni❤🐘❤️

[@violiendamast]

I cried when he finally drank his milk. It must be so scary for you sometimes 😮

[@Beth-zg6gb]

Continuing to pray for our precious little Phabeni boy! 🐘💕

[@LibertySneeden]

Amen, with Thanksgiving for progress. Hallelujah!

[@shannondelong3248]

What a remarkable team you are! Phabeni is blessed to have such amazing advocates. Keep healing little one so you can get back to your elephant wanderings with your herd! Thank you for including us in your journey. ❣️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are pleased to report that Phabeni has gained weight, and he is drinking most of his goat milk bottles. He currently needs about 15L per day, but he usually leaves at least one bottle each day. See our latest KZbin video: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3OyZ4tjmNKepdU.

[@franceslynch8815]

Poor Aidine. You and Herman and all the carers have your work cut out for you trying everything possible for baby P. The worrying must be the worst. Sending so many good wishes to you all and hoping you are getting restful breaks.❤ Edit; Cannot believe he's drinking the discontinued formula.😊😊

[@chrisreynolds3351]

The amount of thought, work, deeds and energy going into saving Phabeni is above and beyond. Bless all of you and I pray your hard work and dedication will soon reap rewards.

[@manganese333]

Prayers for continued healing and nourishment 🙏❤️🙏

[@LibertySneeden]

Amen to that. YES!

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Oh praise God! I’m so happy & relieved he drank his milk! Adine you are amazing! I’m praying daily for Phabeni and it looks like he will drink this formula. Blessings to you Adine & all of your precious staff. Blessings to you all! ❤️😊🙏

[@LibertySneeden]

Loved the "Praise God!" I agree. Hallelujah and Glory to our Good Good God.❤

[@user-oj5ni9rz3t]

I’m so glad you got the idea to try the old formula. I pray you find all the right ingredients for his bottle. Good job everyone and praise the Lord for this baby elephant.

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

I couldn't help, i burst into tears of relief, when he accepted the milk which Adine "found" in the kitchen. I wonder if nowhere in the world is it available?. Phabeni, you need your milk, please drink ❤🍼🐘❤🙏. Thank you fo good care of Phabeni, Adine, carers and Dr. Rogers 🧡💛🧡💐🌺🌻🌺. Prayers continue ❤🐘❤🙏.

[@dowth3]

Me too -- tears of relief and HOPE.

[@708Chrystal]

Same here. I literally held my breath. Thank you very much Adine

[@user-vi8zp6yp4y]

Me Too, many tears of relief and hope

[@bethb8276]

I am very much hoping there is a milk formula out there that is identical, or as close to that no longer made formula as possible! If they can duplicate it themselves, that would be great too. As long as he keeps eating and starts to thrive again. I keep wondering about goats milk too? Would that work?

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are pleased to report that Phabeni has gained weight, and he is drinking most of his goat milk bottles. He currently needs about 15L per day, but he usually leaves at least one bottle each day. See our latest KZbin video: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3OyZ4tjmNKepdU.

[@miri-818]

THANK YOU! You are blessed heavens angels! Thank you lovely Adine! Thank you Carers and Doctors! Beloved Phabeni♥️🐘❤

[@MonicaEGolak]

I am relevave that he is drinking at least this formula. I wish you guys a lot of success in doing this formula that Phabeni likes.. Stay healthy and strong baby Phabeni. We love you

[@joycejeffrey7055]

My beautiful baba beni this is your human ouma, please drink your milk so that you can live for the next 86 years same as me. Sending you healing butterfly kisses every minute of every day as also to your beautiful human mamma Adine and all the caregivers. Please hear our prayersour heavenly father and St Francis of Assisi❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindaclark1406]

I hold my breath when I see a Herd video has come through. So happy our little guy I’d doing better. I know Adine and the carers will never give up. He’s become very special to all of us. We will continue to pray and watch our baby. Thank you so much. Watching from Florida with all my healing prayers, 🇺🇸💕🌺🌴🙏💗

[@damonmichael6500]

Get better little buddy!!

[@sandyhorrobin9575]

Wer all worried about this beautiful little baby. He's so cute and sweet and full of character. He has got into everyone's heart. 🐘💕😍❤️

[@janl7078]

So glad to finally see little Phabeni drink his milk. The next challenge would be to get the right mixture for him. I wish you all the very best in making Phabeni's mix.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your feedback and your support ❣️🐘

[@Sommerpunkte]

Thank you for your love and dedication to Phabeni and the other Ellies!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thanks so much for your donation and support.

[@Lumineusevie]

💝We love you Phabeni, receive all our good vibes little heart of love. Huge thanks to you who surround him with your good care and love

[@susanrichard6376]

I just love how Lamby and Spotty keep our baby bull company while he must miss the ellie herd.... Much love and appreciation to Adine and the Carers for all you do. ❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your support ❣️🐘

[@saumyadwivedi1750]

I want to hug this sweetie pie 😭😭😭😭😘😘😘

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your support ❣️🐘

[@gemmacorrigan4839]

I hope you get the hang of these bottles baby Beni. My hearts breaking seeing you so thin. Thanks for all the love and care everyone at HERD is giving all the elephants. Respect and love to you all.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your feedback and your support ❣️🐘

[@narelleravesi4993]

Phabeni darling you are loved by so many,bless 🙏❤️🐘

[@DebW-ek8gk]

Praying the milk formula will be released by the original makers or that the ingredients and recipe can be created by a custom formulary pharmacy. Praise God for your insights and persistence Team HERD!!!!!!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are pleased to report that Phabeni has gained weight, and he is drinking most of his goat milk bottles. He currently needs about 15L per day, but he usually leaves at least one bottle each day. See our latest KZbin video: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3OyZ4tjmNKepdU.

[@sheilagadde5975]

It is hard to see how weak he feels. His beautiful eyes are swollen/ Sunken. Prayers for the correct Diagnostic Tests. Identifying the problem/disease/pathogen , will help. Prayers are ongoing. You are all so brave.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are pleased to report that Phabeni has gained weight, and he is drinking most of his goat milk bottles. He currently needs about 15L per day, but he usually leaves at least one bottle each day. See our latest KZbin video: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3OyZ4tjmNKepdU.

[@franjenkins5091]

I don't think I have ever been so happy to see and elephant drink a bottle in my life!!!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

LOL! Thank you so much for your support ❣️🐘

[@markcardwell]

Being a superhero isn’t easy. Thank you!!!!

[@suehancey8355]

You are all fighting so hard for him. I doubt anyone's getting much sleep. Your love and dedication is wonderful. ❤

[@user-jr9xf3jv1b]

Oh boy! This was fantastic to see him drinking those bottles. Thank you for persevering! Now you've got to recreate the recipe. You are all amazing! I'm sure you will succeed.

[@MIRIAM-bm5sn]

S o happy for all of your love and compassion has paid of thank-you all of you so much❤😅🎉

[@teddy2669]

my eyes filled with tears when little phabeni drank his milk... Happy tears.I hope you can get the ingredients for the old formula. big healing hugs for you, phabeni ❤ bless you all at herd for your endless care and compassion ❤️

[@donnajarvis9542]

I send all my best wishes to Aidine the carers, the doctor working together to get this little loveable elephant well.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your support ❣️🐘

[@wendi8446]

Thank God you're all there to take care of our baby. May you soon discover your strength little one. 🙏🙏

[@annieann6347]

Extremely heartbreaking 💔 to see him like this, Phabeni stay strong drink your milk sending prayers 🙏 so many love you.

[@arcticgoddess]

Thank God you found something! What a relief!! Omg, now I hope you can recreate it to his liking. Oh, what great news carers!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your feedback and your support ❣️🐘

[@BarbaraL8574]

Good boy Phabeni keep drinking your milk. We love you little fella ❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your support ❣️🐘

[@susansculley2562]

Oh, it was a very hot day there so you had to cool him down, now I understand. Lord he's fighting for his life. Continued prayers! LORD HEAR OUR PRAYERS!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

That's so kind of you, thank you🙏 .

[@louyeo6571]

Amazing! What a relief to see our little feller take a whole bottle - I know he’s not out of the woods yet, but the ‘magic’ milk formula gives us a little hope to add to our prayers. Go well Phabeni and all at Herd 💕

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your feedback and your support ❣️🐘

[@janparish7895]

Cautiously optimistic is how I feel. No he's not out the woods as you say but we saw something really Positive today. I recall huge anxiety over Khanyisa - and she was badly injured - but this little Bull is a whole different level. Huge Hugs to you all 💙💖🐘🙏🇬🇧

[@curiousfurious5877]

He will be fine and become the mighty Phabeni he is supposed to be....special boy.

[@renawright7054]

Hello little one Phabeni you are so loved, you are always in our prayers and may the good Lord always watch over you and your family both human and the Herd

[@paman62]

Good boy, Phabeni Finally he completed the whole bottles of old formulas milk. Thanks to all, Adine and carers.

[@denisem1080]

We are all praying for you sweet baby Please get well and grow stronger every moment. We need you Planet Earth, Our Mother, needs you ❤❤❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your feedback and your support ❣️🐘

[@denisem1080]

@@herdelephantorphanage thank you and your dedicated staff for all you do. I pray he grows stronger each day 🙏 He is such a sweet little baby I pray that his future is filled with health and strength and that one day, he becomes a magnificent bull with lots of offspring ❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@Nacny215]

God willing and with the help of your amazing dedicated caregivers please get well sweet baby Phabeni, Amen. Much love from a NY elephant lover.

[@CristinaF210]

you are all amazing people i cant even find the words , thank you and Dr Rogers you do do magic thank you please God continuous prayers for little Phabeni, Amen🙏 God bless you all Mr Stravos, Dr Rogers, Adine, all of you so dedicated

[@non.8994]

I LOVE Phabeni-Beni when he crosses his back legs in a relaxed position 😍... he is really something! ❤❤🐘🐘

[@mortalclown3812]

Thank you for keeping all of us in the loop, dear Adine. Please thank Dr. Rogers and every one of the amazing carers: we can all feel the great heart of HERD pulling as a team. Love and mighty prayers rolling in from around the planet. 🇸🇿🌍🌿🦋🍼🐘🐑🙏💜

[@LibertySneeden]

Absolutely, for sure. People praying for our little bull Phabeni from all corners of the glove. Thank the Lord who is generous with giving wisdom. With this milk formula that Phabeni likes, we are going to see awesome results. Hallelujah!

[@catherine59226]

Prayers absolutely do work! ❤

[@kianushmaleki]

Thank you so much. Our hearts are filled with joy when we see he is drinking milk and has more energy. Thanks Thanks Thanks

[@user-wc4qg8xq5k]

Love and prayers for the little guy and all of you tender hearted humans. Thank God for you all ❤❤❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your support ❣️🐘

[@geethakumari771]

Praying for the Baby

[@Jess60927]

Thank you for taking so much time and patience to solve the milk formula best suited to Phabeni. You have so many variables to balance including his place in the herd. It must be a great challenge to get him over this hill and on a steady routine and path to full health. Praying for continued success through the dedication of yourself, carers and the vet. 🐘❤️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your understanding and kind words of support x it makes a difference in our lives

[@vblackwell3347]

WoW! That's so nice to know! This is a 2 way street. We're on the outside looking in - w/ admiration, love & respect for you all. Like the ellies, we need & rely on you guys for ALL things Herd ellies. It's awesome to know that our thoughts contribute something to Y❤U! 😊

[@tcmichigan8066]

Thank you very much for your time and service and update on baby Phabeni. I pray 🙏 that he gets better speedy recovery 🙏. I love how you guys put a blanket on baby Phabeni and baby elephant 🐘. They are my favorite ever. I would do ANYTHING EVERYTHING just to be there. Thank you for those making this possible. Don't give up baby Phabeni 😘 💜 💓 ❤️

[@natasjadirken5633]

Oh my goodness!! Adine YOU figured out the magic!!! Woooohoooooo! That last bottle went in like crazy!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 First throw out the brand and type of the old milk on the internet for if people or companies have spare!!!! He just didn't like that milk..... oh my goodness, Phabulous Beni, you really are a piece of work🤣🤣 and we love you so much!!!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are pleased to report that Phabeni has gained weight, and he is drinking most of his goat milk bottles. He currently needs about 15L per day, but he usually leaves at least one bottle each day. See our latest KZbin video: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3OyZ4tjmNKepdU.

[@mickeyTX.]

I love how he is learning to use his trunk..❤️ and of course he would want a special formula.. he’s a King..Royalty.. obviously..!! 💚🐘❤️

[@candidaprout560]

Thanks very much to you all for your help and support for all these precious lives ❤️. Hi khanisa ❤️💕. Hi Phabeni ❤️. Hi lammie ❤️ hi spotty ❤️

[@zoegainford8557]

I hope he continues to improve poor little guy. They really are complex ❤️🐘❤️🐘

[@CANM-hv4ki]

I am truly grateful and I immensely admire the patience, persistence and the great effort that Adine, all the HERD carers, and Dr. Rogers and the entire veterinary team are exerting to ensure the well-being of this baby bull. There are not enough words to express my gratitude for your great care for Phabeni. I know I don't know him personally, but I have come to love him and all of the ellies, that is why I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will continue to pray for Phabeni, for all of you, and for my beautiful Timisa and all of the elephants under your care. God Bless you all.🙏🐘❤

[@catsara9114]

Ohhh, what amazing work and effort you all at HERD put into this little elephant! 😍😍😍I am SO glad Phabeni accepted this old formula. It was painful watching him being so eager to drink but not able to. Go little Phabeni! Thank you to the team for not giving up trying! 😍

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your feedback and your support ❣️🐘

[@tcmichigan8066]

Awwww magic I am so greatful to see baby Phabeni take his new bottle. He is definitely picky eater. I am so glad to see that I pray 🙏 that it keeps going on and on. Thank you for sharing this 🙏

[@NakaidaBeauzec]

Shame his lost weight and eats without relish. Here's hoping you will find the right formula for the little one. BLESSINGS

[@crystalheart9]

I'm praying everyday for sweet baby boy Phabeni to recover. 🙏get well and grow strong baby boy Phabeni, we all love you so much.🐘💖

[@waitwhat564]

Good boy Phabeni. Yay. Let’s hope and pray this formula is it!!! Thankyou Herd . Your amazing. We love you Phabeni and praying for you everyday ❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your support 🐘🤍

[@waitwhat564]

@@herdelephantorphanage you are very welcome ❤️

[@DrivinAndSingin]

I Would suggest putting the word out to see if anybody has some of that particular brand of formula stashed away.You never know, you just might get enough to get him through this crisis. God bless you all for taking such wonderful care of this sweet little ball.I admit I cried when he finally took his bottle. 💚🐘💚🐘💚🐘💚

[@novaconetta1577]

Yes! Here in America we hoard lots if stuff including formula

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are pleased to report that Phabeni has gained weight, and he is drinking most of his goat milk bottles. He currently needs about 15L per day, but he usually leaves at least one bottle each day. See our latest KZbin video: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3OyZ4tjmNKepdU.

[@Fiftynine414]

Our sweet boy…keeping him and all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

[@rexanderson5024]

Get well Phabeni

[@peterrauth118]

Keeping fingers and toes crossed for the little fella. Get well soon!

[@silviacristinafalcone3406]

We, are praying and sending all the love to you ❤❤❤❤

[@leilaskye8143]

Even his eyes look different while he's been unwell. Wishing PHABENI BETTER ALL THE WAY FROM London UK

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your support ❣️🐘

[@pmac1951]

Bless his little heart...I hope he continues to get better. These little ones are so fragile in reality - even though they look tough. Best of luck little Beni....🤞👍.

[@vblackwell3347]

You are so-ooo right! It's ever so easy to get caught up in their daily darlingness that it's easy to forget how fragile life is for these precious bundles of joy. Constant vigilance required! Bless the mommies & carers.

[@cattailer1077]

Baby P just looks so dang cute with his dinosaur blankie💗. You got this, little one. The global energy surrounding you all is so big I can feel it thru all the love filled comments!🔆.

[@Siouxsi-Sioux]

Thank you, God.

[@sherry9086]

My heart is full of love and gratitude 💕🙏🙏 for our dear Phabeni and everyone involved in his comeback.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your support ❣️🐘

[@chriswest5906]

Poor little thing. Hope he recovers soon.

[@ellenritt7667]

He does look scary thin. Lost his robust energy. Stinker.

[@christagriggs]

What wonderful news about the old formula and hope that all goes well with the homemade version 🍼 We are sending lots of love hugs and support and appreciate everyone’s loving care that the HERD family gives so well 💕 Thank you for the updates as I know you all have so much else going on!

[@rosanaguimaraes8033]

How wonderful Phabeni found amklk formula he likes! I have years of gratitude coming down! THANK YOU ALL AT HERD!

[@rosanaguimaraes8033]

How wonderful Phabeni found a milk formula he likes! I have tears of joy and gratitude! THANK YOU Mother Adine and all at HERD!

[@lunalupus63]

Goodness me, what a worrying time with our little baby Phabeni! Thank you, Adine and carers, for keeping a close eye on him, and thanks to Dr Rogers, yet again proving what a superb vet he is by putting the animals first 🙏 Great matriarch energy from Adine with her fab idea about the milk formula! May God ease the way, making the formula from scratch so this precious little boy gets the sustenance he needs ❤🍼🐘🍼❤

[@user-xy5gc6iz8z]

Following your fabulous work from Sweden!!! I'm praying for Phabeni and for you all! God bless you!

[@patdrake8859]

Phabeni is such a boy. He is so suborn and head strong. I love watching all the videos about all the elephants. We all pray for all of you.

[@michellemachet-philip2801]

You guys are just amazing. Go little Phabeni grow into huge Ellie .

[@candidaprout560]

Get better quickly sweet Phabeni ❤

[@marilyngiannuzzi9867]

Oh so very happy to see Phabeni finally drinking his bottle!💕

[@njgurl6004]

Toddlers and formulas; it's never easy...glad Dr. Rodgers checked his glucose too...well-done Mum Aidine!!! 🙌 Phabeni will continue to get stronger. 🙏