[Peteyandthegang]

This morning Marcelle, our broken choc and white doe, successfully gave birth to a wriggly squeaky heap of pups! I cant see how many there are and dont want to disturb her too much, as this is her first litter and ours, but so far all is looking well

Theres a bit of blood on the tissue, but hopefully thats just from birthing. I can certainly see a lot of movement

Ill keep you updated She was mated with a dove tan

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Hehe thank you! Its ever so exciting there are lots of little cheeps coming from in there!

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Thanx, yep its going to be exciting finding out! I really hope theyre al going to pull through now. Her last baby was born a bit later than the others and was stillborn There look to be about 6 pups remaining and theyre quite loud. Really hope theyll be ok. The mum isnt eating that much, although shes munched on a mealworm. Is this normal?

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Hehe thank you and thanx for your help

Its tougher on me than I thought it would be though. I cant stop fretting! All the noise has now died down in there, no cheepy sounds...I know theyre probably just busy nursing or snoozing...but Im just paranoid

 

[Peteyandthegang]

The mini squeaks have now returned so they must have just been busy snuggling!

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Shes nested ina really awkward position...we havent been able to see the babies or count them...all I can see is a lot of blood I can hear them and see them wriggling so I know there are survivors, but Im now worried there may be babies that didnt make it in there that need to be removed

Would it be best to take the risk and leave them, or take their cage apart for a moment so I can check the situation? Marcelle is a really tame mouse who trusts us, but I know were not supposed to intefere

If it means anything to anyone shes in a Rody cage and has nested in the green plastic compartment bit, which was unexpected

Thanx

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Thanx, thats what I figured wed do...I dont realy want to disturb them now
Hopefully its just from the birth...come on little pinks!

 

[Peteyandthegang]

More mini squeaks this morning. I still cant see them to count and check, overprotective nanny is covering them and giving me a dirty look! :lol:

 

[Peteyandthegang]

We have approx 8 healthy teenytiny pups! Had a very quick headcount while mum and nanny were having their supper so I may be mistaken...I just had to check, I was becoming so worried they had died in there as theres been very little noise today. Very very thankful theyre alive and well, all with milk bands. I really hope I havent put them in danger. I rubbed my hands in her corner first (nice!) Please tell me itll be ok

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Hehe thanx guys...Im silly sometimes :lol: Well its day 3 today so yes, pics are on the way, and a proper headcount

 

[Peteyandthegang]

We have 7! And here they are!

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Thank you hehe yeah, I noticed the little greedy guts

Here they are today at 4 days old. You can see theres one much darker with a pink patch. I wonder what well get

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Last pic until they get fur, I promise :lol: But you can now see their little patches (There are still 7...one was hiding)

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Depending on genders, you may be on! We already have 2 probably reserved aswell...so much for keeping them all :lol: No really we definitely want to keep most, so Ill let you know

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Well, they have fuzz! That counts as fur...completely :lol:

Anyway just wanted to show a little moo

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Hehe Marnie If you really do want the moo s/he may be available depending. Ill post up fur pics asap so you can have a proper look. It now looks like we have 5 broken and 2 dove by the looks of the fuzz. I reckon well have a crack at telling girls from boys tonight

Theyre so sweet :love

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Now looking a bit chocolatey! (Well, kind of!)

A different moo

:love

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Hehe thanx

Its strange, in some lights they look more dove, but on that pic theyre definitely chocolate looking (although it is very dark in there) I think theyre just something inbetween :lol: (They obviously have black eyes though, so no dad clones)

Well I spent ages looking at sexing pics before they were born, and I was confident itd be no problem...There are some Im definitely sure about, like the moo in the middle of the top pic is definitely a doe, and the grey with a white dash on his back is definitely a buck (absolutely no doubt about those) But there are some sitting inbetween who just all look too similar! :? Im going to give it another day or 2 when hopefully Ill be able to spot more little nipples to help out :lol: When I read about sexing they didnt mention the squirm factor :lol:

 

[Peteyandthegang]

And thanx Maze, the little ****** faces are my fave too

 

[Peteyandthegang]

Thanx Kage, I tried looking for the spot but unfortunately ours are too light and none have any The good news is Ive now managed to sex the majority of them (they now have nipples and their bits are less bitty!) We have 3 does, 2 bucks, and 2 Im unsure about. The 2 are a bit smaller and not as developed, so hopefully by tomorrow Ill be able to see with them too

Heres what we have Im so pleased with this litter

The bucks

The does. Yay-our megamoo is a girl!

And the not so sures!

Were still completey at a loss as to what to do rehoming wise. We have 2 on reserve, any gender...but I wana keep them all :lol: No doubt some will end up being available though, probably the last 2, whatever they are!