Keeping Kits Warm *HELP*

[BYJR1434]

alrighty, I decided to bring them inside. The nest boxes are in and there doing good. if im gonna lose any kits i dont want the cold to be a factor. for my peace of mind lol
what day do your guys' does usually kindle? some say on day 30 some say 33, i think mine are on schedule for saturday but just curious.

 

[mlongworth]

In my experience each doe is different. But I think all of mine were done between 29 and 31.

 

[Citylife]

Most of mine seem to kindle at 31 days. I believe the longest we have gone is 32 days.

 

[BYJR1434]

ok quick update, its day 32 according to when the breeder told me she bred her, qhich was dec 19th i picked em up the 21st. Neither of the does have kindled, the youngest first time mom i think skipped or didnt get bred. But the 1 and a half year old just started pulling fur and building her nest, so i think shes still gonna kindle, maybe she bred her again on the 20th and thats when she took idk. but im hopeful yet!

 

[Citylife]

Yup.......... sounds like she will kindle today or tonight. Thats great!
As for the other one, they can have babies in there up to 35 days. If no babies... I say rebreed her on the 36th.
Look forward to the updates.

 

[nawma]

I did not know that cold dead babies were not necessarily dead. Oh man wish I had known that a few months ago. Good luck!

 

[BYJR1434]

ya, one of my des had her litter on the wire and they were all cold and brely moving but i warmed em up and all survived.