Well looks like Buck has done the dirty deed with our lucky and the scan showed that Lucky in in fact pregnant due in 2 - 3 weeks...And I bet it will happen when Pete and Steven are at golf...it always happens to me and Laura then...if something is going to happen, it will happen then!!!!.. So little Springer's here we come...Lucky has put on weight and was very tired this afternoon, she isn't eating much at present so hopefully that will resolve, I have put her on special puppy food, but she doesn't want it!,,,She prefers the dented tins from Baileys!!!! OH what am I going to do with her!...Watch this space, anyone with any info on puppying, please let me know what I am supposed to be doing and what signs for birthing please!!!!!
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Naughty Lucky!!
It's the same as all animals: let her get on with things herself but be there so you can help if things don't work quite as they should.
She'll start nesting when she's ready: try and encourage her to nest somewhere quiet... good luck with that!
We always used a very large wooden box, and the front was hinged so that when the pups were up and walking, we could let the ramp down so they could get in and out without being disturbed by losing their familiar bed. (it also means that when you don't want them out and about, they have to stay put!!)
Newspaper is one of the best things to put down for the birthing: you can keep topping it up and easily remove the lot when she's done. It's also great for the pups as you can remove the top couple of layers and top up as and when you need to.
Hi Guru Jo!
Thanks for the info, I am dreading it really, after her accident last year, it worries me that she is in pup...but too late now!! I just hope it all goes ok, does she drop before birth? or is there any signs of imminent birthing??...Wish I knew the dates better, could work it out a bit!
It seems different to the pigs giving birth somehow, as Lucky is so in your face and dependent, that she doesn't really seem like a pet, more like a needy child...constantly!
Try this site:
http://www.cockerspanielstuddogs.co.uk/pregnant-whelping-bitch-care.asp
It even gives details of how to build your own whelping box (as I now know they are called!)
As you know, animals know what to do: just be prepared for any eventuality and sit back and wait... and wait... and wait!
We expect lots of photos and updates!
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