I have a single 12-day old kit that I have just begun shelving. Doe had only 2 kits, but we lost one last night when it ended up outside the nestbox in 15F weather. Our temps have been unseasonably warm (day and night) since kindling so the 2 kits together were doing great. It is now returning to temps in high teens at night, 45-50F during the day.
I have never done this before (shelving) with any number of kits so I'm not sure how long to continue to bring the kit in/out, especially since it is a single. Unfortunately, I don't have another doe I can foster it with. The kit is a furry little standard Rex, if that makes any difference.
How long should I continue to shelve? At what day/night temps or approximate age can I leave out with mom?
I have never done this before (shelving) with any number of kits so I'm not sure how long to continue to bring the kit in/out, especially since it is a single. Unfortunately, I don't have another doe I can foster it with. The kit is a furry little standard Rex, if that makes any difference.
How long should I continue to shelve? At what day/night temps or approximate age can I leave out with mom?
