I finally have popples again! I've been trying since the middle of August. I had two does due (litter mates) and both kindled one 8 and one 7. I was pretty pleased with the litter size considering these are both first time does and the first litters after my buck went heat sterile. I was actually expecting 4 or 5.
The bad news is I think I lost one litter. The doe had them in the nestbox but didn't pull much fur. 5 where in the front completely uncovered and 3 were in the back with a light covering of fur. I have them in the dryer (not running) trying to warm them. They are still cool to the touch but starting to warm up a bit. However, I really don't have much hope at this point. She also over cleaned a few one is missing an ear and one is missing a large patch of skin off it's front leg. She did seem concerned when I took out the nestbox, though.
Now here are the questions. Should I rebreed her or give her a few kits from the doe who seems to be doing good? The litter of 7 that is alive look to have been fed already. If I decide to rebreed her do I do it tomorrow or wait a few days?
Now for the litter that warm and kicking. A few of them look like they have a bit of dried poop on their bottoms. If they still have that this afternoon should I take a warm wet cloth and clean them off?
Well, I'm trying to post pictures but my computer is being stupid. I'll post them in a comment.
Had to restart my computer but here they are. One of the whites has dark eyes so we'll see what color that one turns out.
The bad news is I think I lost one litter. The doe had them in the nestbox but didn't pull much fur. 5 where in the front completely uncovered and 3 were in the back with a light covering of fur. I have them in the dryer (not running) trying to warm them. They are still cool to the touch but starting to warm up a bit. However, I really don't have much hope at this point. She also over cleaned a few one is missing an ear and one is missing a large patch of skin off it's front leg. She did seem concerned when I took out the nestbox, though.
Now here are the questions. Should I rebreed her or give her a few kits from the doe who seems to be doing good? The litter of 7 that is alive look to have been fed already. If I decide to rebreed her do I do it tomorrow or wait a few days?
Now for the litter that warm and kicking. A few of them look like they have a bit of dried poop on their bottoms. If they still have that this afternoon should I take a warm wet cloth and clean them off?
Had to restart my computer but here they are. One of the whites has dark eyes so we'll see what color that one turns out.
