BlueCamasRabbitry
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BlueCamasRabbitry
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Ok I have another question:
I want to give Lily Tums about a day before she has the kits, but only after she starts building the nest.
So, what flavor/brand should I get? I know there's Tums for like heartburn, headaches (right?) or what? I mean what should the bottle look like? Does anyone have a picture of the Tums you give your bunnies?
I know my mom has Tums but im not sure what kind. I also heard spinach is good too. I can have my mom pick up some spinach salad and then I'll just pick out all the spinach. Or is Spinach not good?
Emily
I want to give Lily Tums about a day before she has the kits, but only after she starts building the nest.
So, what flavor/brand should I get? I know there's Tums for like heartburn, headaches (right?) or what? I mean what should the bottle look like? Does anyone have a picture of the Tums you give your bunnies?
I know my mom has Tums but im not sure what kind. I also heard spinach is good too. I can have my mom pick up some spinach salad and then I'll just pick out all the spinach. Or is Spinach not good?
Emily
gentle giants
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Tums is just for heartburn, they do not make one for headaches. Try the fruit flavored ones, and jsut give half of one tablet.
TinysMom
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I use the fruit flavored Tums (I actually use the Walmart brand) and I give 1 each day for the last three days of the pregnancy. I do keep spinach on hand too - but I figure the Tums should be ok.
I do this because of the potential for calcium deficiency which can cause issues. I had a dear breeder friend ALMOST lose a doe and litter to a seizure during labor...she wound up grinding up a calcium tablet she had for herself and giving a bit to the doe in something....and saved the litter and doe if I remember right. However - that is a RARE event and I am NOT suggesting that people give calcium tablets that your doctor might have prescribed for human consumption (due to the strength of the tablet, etc).
From what I've heard - Tums are sorta an old wive's tale...but so far - giving them has worked for me...so I do it.
Peg
I do this because of the potential for calcium deficiency which can cause issues. I had a dear breeder friend ALMOST lose a doe and litter to a seizure during labor...she wound up grinding up a calcium tablet she had for herself and giving a bit to the doe in something....and saved the litter and doe if I remember right. However - that is a RARE event and I am NOT suggesting that people give calcium tablets that your doctor might have prescribed for human consumption (due to the strength of the tablet, etc).
From what I've heard - Tums are sorta an old wive's tale...but so far - giving them has worked for me...so I do it.
Peg
BlueCamasRabbitry
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Alright thanks. I guess I'll giver her a Tums on Monday then. What happens if she doesn't like them? I'll ground them up in her food. What about grinding it up for her water?
I put the nestbox in today when I switched her to a new cage. (I was going to get pics but forgot the camera! ggrrr. I'll get some after I go to Art Night)
Anyway, at first she didn't know what it was for. Then she climbed in and laid down. I put a blanket at the bottom of it, and hay in a circle and a little pile in the circle. Plus i put in about 2 handfuls of hay for her. She thought the bed was for her, lol. But she should understand. We will take out her litterbox tomorrow or Saturday to make sure she doesn't have them in that.
Also, we decided not to use the extra fur we have because it smells like other does and bucks and she may not like that. But we'll just find the fur in there that's hers and rub it on her to smell like her.
Emily
I'll post pictures (if I can tonite) but otherwise I'll post some tomorrow of her, the father and the rest of the bunnies. But i'll post these pics also on my blog.
I put the nestbox in today when I switched her to a new cage. (I was going to get pics but forgot the camera! ggrrr. I'll get some after I go to Art Night)
Anyway, at first she didn't know what it was for. Then she climbed in and laid down. I put a blanket at the bottom of it, and hay in a circle and a little pile in the circle. Plus i put in about 2 handfuls of hay for her. She thought the bed was for her, lol. But she should understand. We will take out her litterbox tomorrow or Saturday to make sure she doesn't have them in that.
Also, we decided not to use the extra fur we have because it smells like other does and bucks and she may not like that. But we'll just find the fur in there that's hers and rub it on her to smell like her.
Emily
I'll post pictures (if I can tonite) but otherwise I'll post some tomorrow of her, the father and the rest of the bunnies. But i'll post these pics also on my blog.
BlueGiants
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Hi Emily, How is Lily this morning? Any nest building going on?
BlueCamasRabbitry
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Hi.
Nope, no nest building this morning. She thinks the nestbox is for her, lol. She seemed very happy this morning because her cage is big and all, plus she had some special food as well.
She's doing good otherwise and I'll take some pictures this afternoonwhen I get home.
Emily
Nope, no nest building this morning. She thinks the nestbox is for her, lol. She seemed very happy this morning because her cage is big and all, plus she had some special food as well.
She's doing good otherwise and I'll take some pictures this afternoonwhen I get home.
Emily
That's so cute (that she thinks it's for her).
Someone told me that raspberry leaves can help strengthen the uterus, so maybe you could give some of those too (but introduce in little bits obviously, like any other food).
Someone told me that raspberry leaves can help strengthen the uterus, so maybe you could give some of those too (but introduce in little bits obviously, like any other food).
BlueCamasRabbitry
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Flashy: Yeah i know. I was like "Lily, i know that's nice, soft, and comfy but it's not for you. It's for your children." And she looked at me like "What children?" lol.
Okay, raspberry leaves? How does strengthing the uterus help?
Lily also was checking out the top of the Nestbox. I told her she'd better get used toit up therebecause once her kitsare walking she will hide up there. That's what Autumn did with her three litters. She didn't like the fact that they suddenly were mobile and they had eyes to see her and they wanted MILK! lol.
Emily
Okay, raspberry leaves? How does strengthing the uterus help?
Lily also was checking out the top of the Nestbox. I told her she'd better get used toit up therebecause once her kitsare walking she will hide up there. That's what Autumn did with her three litters. She didn't like the fact that they suddenly were mobile and they had eyes to see her and they wanted MILK! lol.
Emily
I have to be honest, I'm not entirely sure, but logic says it might make it firmer and easier to push the kits out, or it might make it stronger and prevent potential haemorrages.
I would waiton doing that though until someone really knowledgable comes along to correct me. I was definitely told the info by someone who knows a lot, but I would be worried that if you followed it and something went wrong that would be down to me, and I don't want that, so hopefully someone else will reply in a bit.
I would waiton doing that though until someone really knowledgable comes along to correct me. I was definitely told the info by someone who knows a lot, but I would be worried that if you followed it and something went wrong that would be down to me, and I don't want that, so hopefully someone else will reply in a bit.
BlueCamasRabbitry
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Ok good idea. I'd have to get and buy some anyway and why waste money on something that may not work?
And I wouldn't blame it on you Flashy! no way. It would be my fault because I gave it to her.
Anyway, Im still at school. I want to get home though! ugh....I will take lots of pictures for everyone. I'll take some pics of her belly (so you can see if she looks preggo.) and some of her nestbox, and the daddy.
Emily
And I wouldn't blame it on you Flashy! no way. It would be my fault because I gave it to her.
Anyway, Im still at school. I want to get home though! ugh....I will take lots of pictures for everyone. I'll take some pics of her belly (so you can see if she looks preggo.) and some of her nestbox, and the daddy.
Emily
BlueGiants
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I've used raspberry leaves to help with clotting and to control bleeding. We used it a lot with the dogs when I worked for a Kennel and Rescue.Pregnant ******* were given dried raspberry leaves in their food for 2 days before whelping to help contol blood loss and strengthen the uterine walls.
Raspberry leaves are high in Calcium and are considered a blood "cleanser". (Red raspberry tea is even recommended for pregnant women...)
This is what I have in my Natural Remedy book:
Red raspberry leaf strengthens the uterus wall and regulates menstrual flow. It nourishes the reproductive organs, especially the uterine muscles, and helps strengthen and prepare the body for childbirth. It is also highly valued for its soothing and astringent properties to the stomach and intestinal tract. Raspberry leaf is a nutrient-rich herb that helps balance the body to prevent diarrhea or constipation.
I have used it on my rabbits with no problems. (And it may not be a bad thing for an older doe.)
Raspberry leaves are high in Calcium and are considered a blood "cleanser". (Red raspberry tea is even recommended for pregnant women...)
This is what I have in my Natural Remedy book:
Red raspberry leaf strengthens the uterus wall and regulates menstrual flow. It nourishes the reproductive organs, especially the uterine muscles, and helps strengthen and prepare the body for childbirth. It is also highly valued for its soothing and astringent properties to the stomach and intestinal tract. Raspberry leaf is a nutrient-rich herb that helps balance the body to prevent diarrhea or constipation.
I have used it on my rabbits with no problems. (And it may not be a bad thing for an older doe.)
summersvalley
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RASPBERRY -
Prevention and treatment of female ailments like retained afterbirth. Improves condition during pregnancy, ensuring speedy and strong birth. Also wonderful cure for digestive ailments.
found info here http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/6421/herbs.html
there are all other herbs to read up on too
shelly
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BlueCamasRabbitry
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Thanks! I guess I'll have my mom pick up some raspberries and I'll pluck off all the leaves!
Or can you buy the leaves whole? Because some containers of raspberries don't have leaves on them. What about feeding just raspberries?
Emily
Or can you buy the leaves whole? Because some containers of raspberries don't have leaves on them. What about feeding just raspberries?
Emily
summersvalley
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BlueSkyAcresRabbitry wrote:
http://www.galensgarden.co.uk/shop/products.php?cat=7
shelly
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i would stick to leaves you can buy dried leaves here
http://www.galensgarden.co.uk/shop/products.php?cat=7
shelly
xx
BlueGiants
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You are right, a lot of Health Food Stores sell dried Raspberry leaves. Stick to those.
Starlight Rabbitry
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How is she today?
BlueCamasRabbitry
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She's doing good today.
She still hasn't pulled any fur or anything; and the hay in her nestbox is all flat, meaning she's been laying in it, lol. I'm going to put fresh hay in it tomorrow after school and fluff it up and all.
I felt her belly about 34 minutes ago (5:00) and I felt a HUGE heartbeat; not sure if it was just hers or all theirs beating? I tried to feel any kicks and look at her belly to see anything but nothing.I guess the babies are sleeping; lol.
Emily
I'm very anxious for them to be born; if she is pregnant! We're starting to doubt that she is though....
She still hasn't pulled any fur or anything; and the hay in her nestbox is all flat, meaning she's been laying in it, lol. I'm going to put fresh hay in it tomorrow after school and fluff it up and all.
I felt her belly about 34 minutes ago (5:00) and I felt a HUGE heartbeat; not sure if it was just hers or all theirs beating? I tried to feel any kicks and look at her belly to see anything but nothing.I guess the babies are sleeping; lol.
Emily
I'm very anxious for them to be born; if she is pregnant! We're starting to doubt that she is though....
