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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2008 6:38:58 GMT
having puppies write now !! i am the midwife.
3 out don't know how many left to come.
will keep you posted!! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2008 7:25:21 GMT
 ok 2 more, sound like tiny wee whirley fire works when they whimper, mother & midwife are doing fine. coffee's on the go. any advice ? watch & wait ? am exhausted ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2008 9:02:13 GMT
no 6, anymore  ?? |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 20, 2008 9:11:08 GMT
OMG although I've had 5 dogs and 4 of them bitches, I've never had one have puppies. You must both be coping well if she has given you 6 puppies with no help. Will we get to see a photo of the mother and babies  Ooooooh I've gone all broody now and want a puppy ;D |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jan 20, 2008 9:16:17 GMT
How is she doing scottishsandra? Do you think she's delivered all of them? Hope all is well.
Keep us posted.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2008 9:36:13 GMT
seems to be the magnificent seven, there's one tiny wee one, un demi, it has not been rejected yet, hope for the best.
reminds me of a maternity ward at the hospital, none of them have suckled.
saw my teenage daughter briefly just after 6.30, she held the first one. the boys will be fascinated. last time we had an animal that we let breed was 10 yrs ago, kittens. it's good for kids to deal with.
and it's beautiful day!! ;D
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 20, 2008 9:36:39 GMT
I want a puppy too Chuckles - my GF's Afghan - my Afghan's Mummy - had 14 - there were three midwives and they sat on three chairs in a row - it looked so funny - Mummy had to have an op so her milk dried up so they all had to be hand fed and hand milked - the three midwives took it in turn to have a nap still sitting in the chairs  - there was no alternative if they were to live All but two survived - however Afghan puppies are not very attractive have to say  |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 20, 2008 9:57:05 GMT
I remember my neice saying when her JR had puppies a few months ago she had to encourage them to suckle. She learnt this when she was working at a vet practice whilst at college. If within an hour or 2 at most they haven't suckled you can draw a droplet of milk onto the end of the nipple by gently squeasing with your fingertips then put the puppy to the teat and help them get attached. Hope this helps Not the best of photos as they were taken on a mobile phone   |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 20, 2008 10:34:43 GMT
Oh congratulations SS - what exciting news! I hope the puppies are all doing well, especially the little one, and that the mum is getting used to her new role!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2008 10:38:41 GMT
running out of fingers, so far 9, she won't lie down flat, they're desperately searching, have squeezed nipples, the wee one's still there. need a nap!!  |
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Post by snowowl on Jan 20, 2008 12:19:50 GMT
SS please take some photos of the puppys well done to MUM and you.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 20, 2008 12:21:21 GMT
Oh eck thought we would be having a piccy by now - still more puppies coming then Keep calm SS  |
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Post by nightowl on Jan 20, 2008 13:50:57 GMT
What breed is she Sandra? And what's the latest news?  Or are you asleep?  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2008 14:07:46 GMT
final count 12, one for each month, molly's a labrador based rainbow dog, the daddy: black & white collie, the granny : Exhausted wee one's still going showed her source, and responded well. next procreation experience will be the peacocks, end of april. meantime will try to work out how to get photographs to you all. |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 20, 2008 16:09:45 GMT
Argh you dont have Peacocks do you really SS - oh how I love these birds and their wonderful "cry" - how many do you have
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Post by Shrubrose on Jan 20, 2008 17:18:43 GMT
Well done SS. We absolutely need piccies now. There's nothing like newborn anythings to bring out the 'Aww' factor. It'll set us all up for the week you know |
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Post by Amo on Jan 20, 2008 18:11:18 GMT
12?!!!!!!!!!!!
Blimy SS!
And Chuckles, you have Terrorists! Awwwww!!
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Post by Plocket on Jan 20, 2008 18:29:37 GMT
12? ? Goodness me poor mum ;D |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 20, 2008 19:49:47 GMT
Is that it 12 or are there more |
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Post by Missredhead on Jan 20, 2008 20:06:20 GMT
More Jenny? Don't you think 12 is enough?
Poor Mummy Dog...
Where are these pics we've been promised?
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jan 20, 2008 21:39:07 GMT
Well they can keep coming out and then sometimes one is left in there so you have to keep checking - oh dear I dont think I wuld make a good midwife Wud love to see piccies of icckle new born puppy wuppies |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2008 22:40:28 GMT
yes!!!!!!!!!!!! and then there were twelve   ;D :on race,( ) being a catholic country(?) the norm with a large litter is to : choose the worthy, and take the rest to the vet> for big sleepies:..... can't do it. what a wonderful sound !! demented penguins>::: where's my mum ,which nipple is it, you told me to go Left, don't want this one !!. can survive !! husband is less involved, fear of failure, etc, etc. will be sleeping in the kitchen tonight, like a good dog, would n't you know. don't want to loose any, already bark in their dreams |
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Post by Tig on Jan 20, 2008 23:35:11 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2008 23:56:24 GMT
dear tig, lend me your ears & arms,Shakespeare etc, luckily have 2 knights at my side, "the other2have" gone to sleep, am in shock, as only 10 "nipplesavaiable". would donate,but........ don't-you love mothernature .....fullofsurprises!!!! |
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Post by Tig on Jan 21, 2008 0:20:48 GMT
Should all be nice natured pups Sandra - lab and collie cross - obedient and loving ;D Just a bit of a handful for a while Nite to you and your brood x Tig |
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Post by nightowl on Jan 21, 2008 0:56:16 GMT
Congratulations Granny!! 12!! Wow!! ;D Piccies ASAP please!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2008 17:41:39 GMT
wee one did n't make, got squashed. very sad. too tiered to talk and sad. don't like loss........ |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Jan 21, 2008 17:59:46 GMT
Oh what wonderful news about your puppies but sad that you've lost one Years ago my springer Bess had a little of 11 , she also squashed one of them and he was too weak to let her know . I think it's natures way of keeping the fit ones fit You've got LOADS of newspaper changing, bottle feeding (if Mum struggles) but the thing that I loved best was to sit in the whelping box with Mum and her babies.............ahhhhh........wonderful memories! S x |
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Post by Shrubrose on Jan 21, 2008 18:06:43 GMT
Oh so sad about the littlest one I'm with you SS, dont like to lose them. Are you going to start looking for good homes for them? Best done earlier, rather than later methinks or you wont be able to part with them And what would you do with all those doggies? Think of the exercise though ;D |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 21, 2008 18:46:06 GMT
Aw poor wee pup Nature can be hard at times. Have you got homes for the puppies yet? |
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ok 2 more, sound like tiny wee whirley fire works when they whimper, mother & midwife are doing fine.
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- there was no alternative if they were to live
