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TammyJM · 07-05-2007, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I've posted this several times, but here you go. I also use if for weaning pups

Post Whelping Pudding

16 oz. water
1 pkg. Knox Gelatin
(micro. to disolve)
15 oz. can evap. milk
2 tabls. vanilla yogurt
2 egg yolks
2 tabls. white corn syrup
mix all ingred. in bowl let set in fridge
until thickens. Spoon out as needed.

Here's another to give to mom immediately after whelping

1 can of goats milk
equal parts of water
1 egg yolk
1 table spoon of Karo syrup.

Helps to get her strength back. Place a bowl right up to her and she'll lap it right up.

Both of the recipes help with milk production.

How many times a day do you offer this to her and for how long?

Thanks~

YorkieRose · 07-05-2007, 07:54 AM

I am speaking in general...the uterus is like a balloon...blow up a balloon, let out the air, repeat over and over..at some point the balloon loses its elastistity.
The uterus is a muscle...and repeated large litters tends to wear it out..the bitch is more prone to needing oxyie shots to get the muscle to contract because it is flabby...but this can happen with a bitch who is bred over and over no matter the number of puppies..

Caring for and nursing is what wears out the bitch and makes her old long before her time...

lisatodd · 07-05-2007, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I am speaking in general...the uterus is like a balloon...blow up a balloon, let out the air, repeat over and over..at some point the balloon loses its elastistity.
The uterus is a muscle...and repeated large litters tends to wear it out..the bitch is more prone to needing oxyie shots to get the muscle to contract because it is flabby...but this can happen with a bitch who is bred over and over no matter the number of puppies..

Caring for and nursing is what wears out the bitch and makes her old long before her time...

i have to agree with everyone that large litters are not the best for such a small breed.

this post above is correct. i have read many times if a bitch has a large litters or repeated breeding , the muscles tend to stretch out making it harder for the bitch to push out the babies during a contraction causing the bitch to either have a c-section or repeated oxy shots.

ImCKN · 07-06-2007, 08:48 AM

Well we just got back from the vet and we only got good news. I have heard that YT prayers are the best so I am going to ask for as many as I can for Lexie and her litter. She is on day 52, want to get to July 19th, 13 days to go. She is on full rest and no stress!! Wish us luck!

lisatodd · 07-06-2007, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImCKN

Well we just got back from the vet and we only got good news. I have heard that YT prayers are the best so I am going to ask for as many as I can for Lexie and her litter. She is on day 52, want to get to July 19th, 13 days to go. She is on full rest and no stress!! Wish us luck!

good luck.

troubletb · 07-07-2007, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I am speaking in general...the uterus is like a balloon...blow up a balloon, let out the air, repeat over and over..at some point the balloon loses its elastistity.
The uterus is a muscle...and repeated large litters tends to wear it out..the bitch is more prone to needing oxyie shots to get the muscle to contract because it is flabby...but this can happen with a bitch who is bred over and over no matter the number of puppies..

Caring for and nursing is what wears out the bitch and makes her old long before her time...

So Pat, I have to ask. What do you suggest to do with a mommy that has large litters? Don't breed her ? or only breed her once a year or less? I so trust every word you say. To me you are the voice of experience and you can't find that in any book.

YorkieRose · 07-07-2007, 07:53 AM

If a mom has more then 4, I suppliment..never taking any away, but filling all of the litter up several times per day..they will nurse less from mom.
I start weaning at 3 to 4 weeks..3 week olds will suck baby food beef off your fingers. The Wildweir sisters started at that age, but they used raw hamburger and a milky mush as I recall...

If the bitch is 7 or 8 pounds, I do not see why she can not have 3 or 4 litters, a year a part (if she has 6 or 7 pups). If she is a 5 pder..I prefer to stop at 2..but so many factors are involved, it is hard to be exact.

If you have been breeding with no problems, she is larger, good muscle tone, eats well, gets exercise, pups are supplimented, weaned early...rested a year, you might do fine breeding her more.

Kate's grandmother was a 9 pound girl (she was an AKC champion, but well formed LOL ) she had two litters of 3..then after a years rest she had 6, rested again and had 6 more...she was 6 yrs..so I spayed her. I was happy with her producing 18 puppies. She would have been rested and 7 yrs at the next heat, so it was time.

Breeders all have different opinions...some have no problems with a btich producing large litters over and over..but by the time the bitch is 7 yrs old.. for the most part, they have few teeth left and the knees are gone...they look worn out.

ImCKN · 07-08-2007, 07:45 AM

Well Lexie is at day 54!! If she can carry this litter for 6 more days I will be so happy!! She looks good and is eating, drinking, going outside. Please keep your fingers crossed and prayers coming!!

YorkieRose · 07-08-2007, 01:42 PM

It is like waiting for a pot to boil...I hope she doesn't drag it out to the last day possible!!! LOL

Mardelin · 07-08-2007, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

It is like waiting for a pot to boil...I hope she doesn't drag it out to the last day possible!!! LOL

Pat,

I've got one that drags it out until the zero hour on the 63rd day of her 2nd breeding. I hate it.....

ImCKN · 07-10-2007, 05:53 PM

In a way, I am hoping that she goes to 63 days and the puppies are good size. She is on day 57 today, and my friend's puppies were born on day 57 and they were small but are doing well. Lexie is being a real trouper. She does have to go outside 3 times after bedtime though, which gets me up...thank God I am on vacation till mid Aug!!! Lexie appreciates all your prayers. Has anyone separated a large litter into two pens so that the mother gets to feed them all equally. I am ready to suppliment, but heard this is an option also. What do you think???

ImCKN · 07-12-2007, 01:35 PM

I messes up on the days...she is due July 19th!!!! She is doing great also!

ayesheahunter · 05-12-2014, 03:48 AM

My female yorkie, angel has amazed me by having a litter of 14 chorkies. Sadly two didnt survive but the other 12 now three wks old.

chachi · 05-12-2014, 06:15 AM

!4 wow thats a huge litter. I have never heard of a litter that big with a yorkies

ayesheahunter · 05-12-2014, 07:34 AM

Me either, neither had the vet. It still amazes me when I see the huge pile of pups

07-05-2007, 07:54 AM	#17
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	breeding I am speaking in general...the uterus is like a balloon...blow up a balloon, let out the air, repeat over and over..at some point the balloon loses its elastistity. The uterus is a muscle...and repeated large litters tends to wear it out..the bitch is more prone to needing oxyie shots to get the muscle to contract because it is flabby...but this can happen with a bitch who is bred over and over no matter the number of puppies.. Caring for and nursing is what wears out the bitch and makes her old long before her time...

07-06-2007, 08:48 AM	#19
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 825	Well we just got back from the vet and we only got good news. I have heard that YT prayers are the best so I am going to ask for as many as I can for Lexie and her litter. She is on day 52, want to get to July 19th, 13 days to go. She is on full rest and no stress!! Wish us luck! __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, Sonny, and Lexie's Mom) PLUS 8 beautiful puppies December 15, 2010 :

07-07-2007, 07:53 AM	#22
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	litters If a mom has more then 4, I suppliment..never taking any away, but filling all of the litter up several times per day..they will nurse less from mom. I start weaning at 3 to 4 weeks..3 week olds will suck baby food beef off your fingers. The Wildweir sisters started at that age, but they used raw hamburger and a milky mush as I recall... If the bitch is 7 or 8 pounds, I do not see why she can not have 3 or 4 litters, a year a part (if she has 6 or 7 pups). If she is a 5 pder..I prefer to stop at 2..but so many factors are involved, it is hard to be exact. If you have been breeding with no problems, she is larger, good muscle tone, eats well, gets exercise, pups are supplimented, weaned early...rested a year, you might do fine breeding her more. Kate's grandmother was a 9 pound girl (she was an AKC champion, but well formed LOL ) she had two litters of 3..then after a years rest she had 6, rested again and had 6 more...she was 6 yrs..so I spayed her. I was happy with her producing 18 puppies. She would have been rested and 7 yrs at the next heat, so it was time. Breeders all have different opinions...some have no problems with a btich producing large litters over and over..but by the time the bitch is 7 yrs old.. for the most part, they have few teeth left and the knees are gone...they look worn out.

07-08-2007, 07:45 AM	#23
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 825	Well Lexie is at day 54!! If she can carry this litter for 6 more days I will be so happy!! She looks good and is eating, drinking, going outside. Please keep your fingers crossed and prayers coming!! __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, Sonny, and Lexie's Mom) PLUS 8 beautiful puppies December 15, 2010 :

07-08-2007, 01:42 PM	#24
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	litter It is like waiting for a pot to boil...I hope she doesn't drag it out to the last day possible!!! LOL

07-10-2007, 05:53 PM	#26
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 825	In a way, I am hoping that she goes to 63 days and the puppies are good size. She is on day 57 today, and my friend's puppies were born on day 57 and they were small but are doing well. Lexie is being a real trouper. She does have to go outside 3 times after bedtime though, which gets me up...thank God I am on vacation till mid Aug!!! Lexie appreciates all your prayers. Has anyone separated a large litter into two pens so that the mother gets to feed them all equally. I am ready to suppliment, but heard this is an option also. What do you think??? __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, Sonny, and Lexie's Mom) PLUS 8 beautiful puppies December 15, 2010 :

07-12-2007, 01:35 PM	#27
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 825	I messes up on the days...she is due July 19th!!!! She is doing great also! __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, Sonny, and Lexie's Mom) PLUS 8 beautiful puppies December 15, 2010 :

05-12-2014, 06:15 AM	#29
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	!4 wow thats a huge litter. I have never heard of a litter that big with a yorkies __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-12-2014, 07:34 AM	#30
ayesheahunter YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2014 Location: marske by the sea, redcar, cleveland. uk Posts: 3	Me either, neither had the vet. It still amazes me when I see the huge pile of pups