Wow, Im on a roll!

[whaleyk98]

My blue EL doe gave birth tonight as well.This is her first litter. All blue and black. She ate a light colored one...wonder what that could have been. Shes so protective of them I could hardly clean em out. I fear for my hands life...But so excited.

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

Yah, I'm so happy you finally got your EL Babies

 

[whaleyk98]

Thanks Bec! The blue doe is a fierce mom...I cant even go by the cage and look at them without her going to the nestbox and sticking her head in looking at me saying "These are mine now go away!"

 

[whaleyk98]

Theres 6 all together...I risked life and limb to check them out,lol. I believe there are 3 blues and 3 blacks...a couple of them are brokens. I will know more in another day or so. Mom is so aggitated.

 

[whaleyk98]

Ok, so Im wondering how to go about handling the babies cause mama just isnt having it. Shes so protective, growling like a dog if I even look...stands and waits for me to make a move,lol. How do I handle a protective doe? Just leave them alone? But I want to be able to handle the babies to get them used to it...Oh if she only understood english,lol.

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

Kate you let Momma out of the cage to have some free time so you can check over the babies? Or try giving momma a treat or some greens something to keep her occupied and her focus not on you.

 

[whaleyk98]

I tried...she wont leave the cage and I tried the treats. The nest box that I had for her is too big and its a pain to get through the door...didnt have another regular one on hand so I had to improvise. Bad mistake on my part cause now I cant just take out the nestbox to have a look. Just will have to wait a bit I guess...:foreheadsmack:

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

Can u out something over here that she will have to fight with to keep her occupied?