Not Mothering

2357 Views 12 Replies 4 Participants Last post by Jack Garcia, Jan 2, 2010

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Discussion Starter · Jan 1, 2010

My mouse Dakota recently had a litter. It seems like she's never with it and nearly every time I look into the cage, she's eating. I am really worried (I am a worry wart). Is her behavior normal? Will the litter turn out well? I am sorry if I am bugging people. This site is full of experienced mice breeders though.

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Jack Garcia

· #2 · Jan 1, 2010

Do the babies have milk bellies? If they do, they're fine.

Jack Garcia

· #11 · Jan 2, 2010

I'm thinks are working out. Most of the time, mice are splendid little mothers.

Jack Garcia

· #13 · Jan 2, 2010

They have their own internal schedule. I'm sure the babies will be fine. They don't need to be fed every minute (or every twenty minutes) of the day.

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