kenny243 54 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 hi everybody , yesterday evening my albino jill gave birth to 9 healthy youngsters ! but i need some advice , what are the do's and donts ? i know that i can not touch them in the first week , but after the first week , can i handle them than ? and must i feed something extra for the mother ? thanks . Quote Link to post
ulverston moocher 60 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Hi mate I would leave the jill to do the work for the first 2 weeks without handaling the kits you can have a peek in but I wouldnt touch thats just my opinion I know there are people that handle from day one and my jills are fine with me handaling the kits from day one but I choose not to and it realy depends on your jill and how much she trust you,there is no need to stress her out you will have more than your fair share of handaling to do after the two weeks so there is nothing spoiling by giving them an extra week with mum and as for feeding just keep the food the same you dont want her storing food and it going off were the kits are. atb with them mate and injoy. Quote Link to post
kenny243 54 Posted May 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 hey , thanks for the advice , just had a look at my polecat jill , and there they are , five youngsters and stil giving birth ! Quote Link to post
Jamie m 668 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Myne had hers last night only 4 ?? Anyone else had a small litter ????? One died to and she's full of milk so only 3 now there will be a few folks going without this season oh well there's allways next year Quote Link to post
HunterLass 0 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Myne had hers last night only 4 ?? Anyone else had a small litter ????? One died to and she's full of milk so only 3 now there will be a few folks going without this season oh well there's allways next year hi my jill had a small litter last year but it died and she give birth to three yesterday and my other jill is having hers atm she came out when i fed her and i heard a wimper there was only 1 in there so hopefully will have a few more when i get up Quote Link to post
kenny243 54 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 i'm glad with the two litters , 9 and 5 is not so bad . and they are in good health so thats what matters in my opinion . wish everyboddy the best of luck with there youngsters ! Quote Link to post
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