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Date Posted: 09:50:54 07/22/07 Sun
Author: Dennis
Author Host/IP: unio-cas1-cs-15.dial.bright.net / 209.143.16.145
Subject: Re: Babies
In reply to: Mary 's message, "Babies" on 21:13:44 07/21/07 Sat

A runt in a litter is not uncommon. I would leave things
to mom till they are at least 3-4 weeks old. It could be
a natural problem and if you were to hand feed you would
think you did something wrong if it didn't make it...

>Good morning to all; I have a question about babies.
>Ms. Bubbles delivered 3 pups nine days ago; all are
>doing well. Two are the size that they should be at
>this age, however, one is half the size. Thusfar it
>seems to be holding its own, today was the first time
>I was able to take them out of the nest box and check
>them. Should I be concerned about its size and try to
>supplement feedings? I'm worried that the other two
>may push it around a bit and it won't get enough milk.
> I hate calling them "it" but I only had them out long
>enough to make sure they were okay.

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