Hello,
I'm a first time breeder, our only female newf is likely expecting her first litter in a few weeks. She has had all health screenings as has the stud. Her breeder is my mentor, but this forum seems like a great place for support.
I have a few questions. I work 4 days a week and have the week off that she is due to whelp her pups. I understand I must be careful leaving her with the pups for fear she may accidentally lay on one. I have a person who will come to the house a few times a day to make sure everyone is happy while I am away. Do you have any tips or advice for me around timing of nursing for 1 week old pups? 2 weeks etc? Thanks and I am here to learn Also she will be in the house until they are old enough to destroy the house and then we will put them in the heated basement. Any suggestestions for bedding when they are older?
I'm a first time breeder, our only female newf is likely expecting her first litter in a few weeks. She has had all health screenings as has the stud. Her breeder is my mentor, but this forum seems like a great place for support.
I have a few questions. I work 4 days a week and have the week off that she is due to whelp her pups. I understand I must be careful leaving her with the pups for fear she may accidentally lay on one. I have a person who will come to the house a few times a day to make sure everyone is happy while I am away. Do you have any tips or advice for me around timing of nursing for 1 week old pups? 2 weeks etc? Thanks and I am here to learn Also she will be in the house until they are old enough to destroy the house and then we will put them in the heated basement. Any suggestestions for bedding when they are older?