That depends on how well the pups are doing and how well mom is doing. I never put blankets in the "nest" I used unprinted news paper and kept a small heater in the room at all times, the pups could not get under blankets and mom could not confuse a puppy for blankets under her. Pups have to be warm for digestion. I had someone with them at all times for the first 5 days and then I only went to work for a few hours and came home. The first few nights I got up all night long....just to check.
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