This is Nikki our staff (traditional staff not amstaff) she is due in 17 days, counting 63 days from the first day of mating. She was remated two days later. Though to be honest she has never delivered on her due date, I'm think maybe the early days of March! Having said that she is BIG compared to her previous litters the largest of which was 5!!! She looks to be carrying evenly this time which makes me think 6 at least. When its an odd number she looks lobb sided!LOL! Maybe she will go early or at least on time with her being so big
So far she has always delivered in the night, going into labour in the early evening. Even though I'm clued up on what to do, I've never had to assist her, she self whelps and does all the work herself! Bless her! I believe it helps her to bond so I just sit and massage the tips of her ears and pass her a drink if she wants it. We've never lost a pup (touch wood) and we've never had to hand rear either, she is a great mother!
I love having puppies in the house although it is
alot of hard work!
Would anyone be interested in a puppy watch when the time comes?
If I have it right its daytime there when its early evening here? So for the first time I may have some company!
OH! And yes she does need a bath! But she hates water sooo much and I hate to upset her when she's pregnant
So I guess its time for what we call here, a "scouse bath" meaning baby wipes and lotion!LOL!