Thank you, everyone for responding so quickly. I forgot to say that in the other post. I appreciate any help that comes my way.
Robbie: I waited until they were 6 days to dock their tails. This particular little girl has rear dew claws that I missed and they are just going to have to wait now. I wasn't worried about her much before the docking because whenever I picked her up she felt strong. It's just after the docking that I really got worried. I am thinking possibly she's in shock still. Her brother is small but seems to be doing a slight bit better than Rosebud. There are no other signs of stress on the puppies that I can tell. I feel mom is not producing enough milk but the bigger two are doing great. Autumn is not moving the little ones away (I know a sign of them not being healthy). But she wants me with them and her constantly. She is driving me crazy. She doesn't want me on the computer even if I have her and the babies right beside me.
Pat: I think I am going to have to do that. Once Lady gets used to them she should settle down and let them nurse. Right now all she wants to do is look them over again and again.
Kelly: I can't say they have "perked up" yet but the boy does seem better. I hope it's not just wishful thinking. He doesn't like the bottle but Rosebud is taking to it well.
Julz: Autumn is a very distracted mother. Everything catches her attention. At first she wouldn't leave them for anything and now she will leap out of the box at every sound. If we try to hold her down so they can nurse she just gets frantic to see what they are doing. (nursing) I wouldn't say she's nervous but being so distracted I don't think nervous is very far behind. She has no problem cleaning them. I don't have to worry there.
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