Question, pregnant yorkshire.

[Amazing Yorkies]

I just read my post and I should have said that I supplement on a big litter... not every litter unless needed.. and like Dee, I sneak the little ones in to eat 1st. You'll have a time keeping track of who ate and who didn't on a litter this size.. and you do have a few sleepless nights coming

[lowviscosity]

Originally Posted by Amazing Yorkies

I just read my post and I should have said that I supplement on a big litter... not every litter unless needed.. and like Dee, I sneak the little ones in to eat 1st. You'll have a time keeping track of who ate and who didn't on a litter this size.. and you do have a few sleepless nights coming

Yeah I can say now that this will be my only time doing this. My girl and I both work full time jobs so I am probably going to have to take a week off in order to oversee all these little guys.

I just hope they all can pull through the first few days. I got another bottle and some more substitute and will probably start alternating feeding a few. I see many sleepless nights ahead and pray to the man above that there aren't any sad sleepless nights.

[NanaDtreasures]

Originally Posted by lowviscosity

Yeah I can say now that this will be my only time doing this. My girl and I both work full time jobs so I am probably going to have to take a week off in order to oversee all these little guys.

I just hope they all can pull through the first few days. I got another bottle and some more substitute and will probably start alternating feeding a few. I see many sleepless nights ahead and pray to the man above that there aren't any sad sleepless nights.

I'm saying a prayer that all goes well for you and all your lil ones.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by lowviscosity

Yeah I can say now that this will be my only time doing this. My girl and I both work full time jobs so I am probably going to have to take a week off in order to oversee all these little guys.

I just hope they all can pull through the first few days. I got another bottle and some more substitute and will probably start alternating feeding a few. I see many sleepless nights ahead and pray to the man above that there aren't any sad sleepless nights.

Congratulations on your new litter and being willing to educate yourself. it is so nice to help someone that wants to learn and do the right thing. I have read this thread with great interest. the only thing I have to add iss if you start supplementing the puppies, be very careful not to push it too fast or if you use a bottle, watch the size of the hole. it is very easy for the little one to get aspiration Pneumonia.

[Amazing Yorkies]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

Congratulations on your new litter and being willing to educate yourself. it is so nice to help someone that wants to learn and do the right thing. I have read this thread with great interest. the only thing I have to add iss if you start supplementing the puppies, be very careful not to push it too fast or if you use a bottle, watch the size of the hole. it is very easy for the little one to get aspiration Pneumonia.

[luckylady]

Congratulations lowviscosity on your large litter! It sounds like you did a great job helping mom with the reading you've done, asking questions, and following the good advice given. We will all be very anxious (when you find the time) to see pictures of the new family members.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to give a and to everyone who posted their helpful & pleasant suggestions for the OP. I've read through this entire thread and was so pleased at all of the "positive posts"! Way to go!

[littlewhip]

Wow this thread has me on the edge of my seat..Im not a breeder, but wanted to give a big to all of you that had positive and helpful thoughts for the op And of course a big congradulations to your new liter of sweet babies I pray they contine to thrive and cant wait for pics

[GreenwoodBiewer]

Job Well Done..
-Diana

[pepe mint]

Originally Posted by Sunnie

I just want to say that I am so so so pleased to read this thread and see that you are following the good advice given. I can see that you want to do the right thing and that is refreshing.

exactly. Wow....you have done really well with this...especially since it was unexpected and un-planned. I too am happy that you are not just asking for advice and then back-lashing when you get it. so many people do that you are really doing great!!!

and CONGRATS on the 7 babies and healthy normal delivery!!!! how are all of the pups doing now??? did you get their weights? do you have homes for 7 pups?? LOL

congrats again! you will have to post pics

[lowviscosity]

All the pups made it through their first night, Daisy (the mom) is eating good and has had a few stools. The pups seem to still be doing well, the signs of a pup fading are weakness right?

Also are there any ways you all dictate pups in a large litter, I am having trouble keeping track of who is who and feel bad for it

[feminvstr]

Originally Posted by lowviscosity

All the pups made it through their first night, Daisy (the mom) is eating good and has had a few stools. The pups seem to still be doing well, the signs of a pup fading are weakness right?

Also are there any ways you all dictate pups in a large litter, I am having trouble keeping track of who is who and feel bad for it

you should tag each one with different color fingernail polish on their belly and weighing/recording weights 2 - 3 times a day...weights will tell you if they are doing well or not...if there is no weight gain or a loss then you know that puppy needs special attention and or feedings...

MOST IMPORTANT...keep them warm keep them fed...a satisfied pup will have a round belly and their sides widen.

[Yorkie Luv of 3]

glad to hear mom and pups are doing well,, Continued Success!!! now,, may I ask,, if someone can tell me where I might find a good digital scale that would weigh tiny puppies up to 10 pounds or so,, (without it costing an arm & leg) LOL,, thanks, ,and again, Best of Luck with your wee ones!

[feminvstr]

ebay...postal scales or bed, bath and beyond food scale (which are much more expensive)

[Sunnie]

Originally Posted by Yorkie Luv of 3

glad to hear mom and pups are doing well,, Continued Success!!! now,, may I ask,, if someone can tell me where I might find a good digital scale that would weigh tiny puppies up to 10 pounds or so,, (without it costing an arm & leg) LOL,, thanks, ,and again, Best of Luck with your wee ones!

I got my digital postal scale on ebay and I love it. I got the one that weighs up to 50 lbs (because I use it for my business) and it is just 12"x12"x4". It weighs in lbs and ouncs, grams, etc. I know you can get them for up to 25 lkbs and smaller as well. Very inexpensive

[lowviscosity]

Originally Posted by feminvstr

you should tag each one with different color fingernail polish on their belly and weighing/recording weights 2 - 3 times a day...weights will tell you if they are doing well or not...if there is no weight gain or a loss then you know that puppy needs special attention and or feedings...



MOST IMPORTANT...keep them warm keep them fed...a satisfied pup will have a round belly and their sides widen.

will do, how much should they way after the first day?
I weighed four of them on a analog food scale, I am going to get a digital.

Female 1 - 2 grams

Female 2 - 2 grams

Male 1 Large - 5 grams

Male 2 small - 4 grams

these weights seem a little scary to me?