I use a crate (thanx to Pat) that has an adjustable floor. I use it up to the hughest setting. My whelping box is unique--it is a black plastic carton that amaryllis bulbs were shipped in. It had narrow splits all around.I set that in the crate on top of a heating pad and use those small wee wee pads in the box. I put newspaper in the other end with the food and water for the mom.. I don't like the other dogs walking around and stressing the new mom and babies. I put a sheet around the crate so she doesn't feel on watch. Ilike to keep drafts out, too.
My moms are great. They will nurse each other's puppies and have no problems. One fight broke out the last time I bred..2 moms were in the same area and my hubby doesn't know what happened.. |