Should I bring her inside???

[bhoffman]

So, as some of you know, that our Bubbles had one baby not long ago, and unfortunitely the baby did not make it! So, we rebred her and it is almost time to palpate again... may possibly try tomorrow. Anyways, we are about two weeks away from the due date, should I bring her into the house?? I have a dog crate we are not using right now, that I could probably get set up for her. Or should I leave her where she is? I want to be able to keep an even closer eye on her.

 

[MyBabyHasPaws]

I was just thinking about her, wondered when she was due.. soo 2 weeks?

I wouldnt move her inside. I would think it would frighten her since she's not accustomed to it. Is she still with your other female?

 

[Nancy McClelland]

ray: We prefer to have them inside for more contact and to keep a better lookout.

 

[bhoffman]

Yep, two more weeks. I am hoping things go better this time. I am undecided on wheter to bring her in or not. Shee is not with the other female.

 

[MyBabyHasPaws]

Maybe two weeks is enough time to make her comfy inside? Bugsy hated his dog crate for the first 2 weeks lol I was even thinking about moving him back, he eventually ended up loving it after that.

If you use the dog crate, make sure to line it with coroplast or something. The babies will fit right thru the bars.

Good luck!

 

[DharmaBuns]

I'd bring her in. Two weeks is enough time for her to get used to her new surroundings. That way she can be nice and close and you can keep a better eye on her.

I once had to move a doe two DAYS before she was to kindle due to an emergency (otherwise I would never have done it!) and she was just fine and raised all the kits perfectly. Not to say that this is recommended but that it isn't necessarily going to ALWAYS be a terrible thing.

 

[LakeCondo]

I'd go with indoors, especially if it's hot outside there. Though not knowing exactly what the outdoor setup is, it's hard to say.

 

[bhoffman]

OKay sounds good. Thanks everyone!! I will be bringing her into the house for now.
Their hutch is in the shade, but it gets to about 25-30 degrees celcius here.