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Post by piggylover on Oct 11, 2011 10:31:49 GMT
Coco had a hard time, she was carrying 5 but sadly one was dead, coco was in the corner scared and her 3 babies where everywhere apart from by her. I didn't see she had 4 until I removed mum and pups and moved the igloo where another guinea was hiding, cleaned them out and popped her back in to relax with them, this was them this morning
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Post by jill213rn on Oct 11, 2011 15:32:26 GMT
So adorable. I love pigtures of pups. Thanks for sharing them. Sorry for the loss of one though.
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Post by piggylover on Oct 11, 2011 15:44:41 GMT
This litter is worrying me to death, the smallest is 47 grams the others are 57,59,62 grams
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Post by jill213rn on Oct 11, 2011 16:23:20 GMT
They are tiny. Probably because she had so many right? My first litter is due soon. I think she is only having 1 or 2 though because she is young, small, and it's her first litter. Are you having to supplement them?
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Post by jill213rn on Oct 11, 2011 16:29:18 GMT
They are so tiny. It is because she had so many, right? Are you giving them supplements of milk or is she doing all the feedings?
I am expecting our first litter soon by it is a younger pig and her first.litter so I think she is only carrying 1 or 2. Good luck raising those 4 cute pups!!
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Post by piggylover on Oct 11, 2011 18:57:55 GMT
Thus was her first litter she was only 1.1 kg, and she was carrying 5, I have fed them once today, but there not noisy and seem content so I guess mum is feeding them
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Post by Kayleigh on Oct 11, 2011 19:11:45 GMT
They are gorgeous. Sorry you lost one. 5 is a large litter for any sow to cope with. Keep a very close eye on the pups for the next week or so to ensure they all feed. Mum only has 2 teats so the stronger ones will feed most. My himi sow had 4 pups and 1 got pushed aside. It took only 2 days for this pup to loose weight and become lethargic. I then stepped in and hand raised him otherwise i would have lost him. Mother nature can be cruel but i choose to step in as i bred the sow so i was responsible for her offspring.
I also give all the pups a little feed for the first few days just to give mum a rest. I then keep a close eye on the weights of the younger ones and feed the smaller ones. I use aptamil first milk and it has worked fantastic for me.
Keep us updated
Kayleigh
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Post by Kayleigh on Oct 11, 2011 19:13:45 GMT
Thus was her first litter she was only 1.1 kg, and she was carrying 5, I have fed them once today, but there not noisy and seem content so I guess mum is feeding them Iv just read this again and noticed you say your sow was only 1.1kg thats really quite small for a sow carrying 5 pups. My two pregnant sows are both around 1.6kg now and still no signs of pups. Its amazing how sows progress and how weight ect can be such a fooling thing. Im hoping my two arent carrying more than 4 pups each. I like the smaller litters!! Kayleigh |
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Post by piggylover on Oct 11, 2011 19:14:41 GMT
I gave them all 0.5mls of milk today, didn't know if that was enough or not, I think I'm gonna go 1 maybe 2 Feds a day to help her, toffee her mate has 5 pups and is coping well,
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Post by Kayleigh on Oct 11, 2011 19:18:00 GMT
I have had 2 sows who both had 5 pups and i done the odd feed for the ones who would take it. But other than that they both coped very very well. If you feel one isnt gaining much weight its best to step in early. I fed Turk (the pup i raised) 3 times a day with milk and let him have as much as he wanted. I also mushed up some guinea pig pellets just to encourage him to eat. he loved the mushy food. He was also eating small amounts of veg and his hay as normal which was a great sign.
Kayleigh
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Post by piggylover on Oct 11, 2011 19:21:58 GMT
So fed as much as there take, there only coming up 48 hours old so will see how we go. Thanks for the advice
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Post by Orlaith on Oct 11, 2011 19:38:50 GMT
They have lovely colours. I hope they do well for you. Sorry about the one that was born asleep.
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Post by piggylover on Oct 12, 2011 12:58:36 GMT
Well coco is off to the vets later, it's looking like she's not feeding them thou she's got loads of milk will keep you all posted
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Post by jill213rn on Oct 12, 2011 13:46:19 GMT
Good luck at the vets. I am learning through your experiences. Thank you for posting.
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Post by piggylover on Oct 12, 2011 18:50:01 GMT
Well coco has mastitis and I'm hand raising now till she feels up to feeding them, she's cleaning them and keeping them warm she just can't fed them
Wish me luck
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Post by piggylover on Oct 12, 2011 19:15:06 GMT
This is mum and pups just now
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Post by Kayleigh on Oct 12, 2011 20:22:32 GMT
Awww poor coco. At least shes trying to do her best. Ensure you keep the pups well fed. Im sure the vets have given you all the right advise. They should be nibbling on hay and veg already. Mushing up the pellet food will encourage them to eat that too.
Kayleigh
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Post by piggylover on Oct 12, 2011 20:27:05 GMT
Been told every two hours till 5 days and then 3-4 hours after, she's cleaning them keeping them warm so I'm hoping once she's less sore she may take over, I'm hoping
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Post by piggylover on Oct 13, 2011 20:34:16 GMT
Well we are 3 days old, and all still here, have noticed they are starting to munch on dried grass and hay and gerty guinea pig, so I'm hoping this is all good signs
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Post by Kayleigh on Oct 13, 2011 21:32:57 GMT
Ahh thats a great sign. Although i must say gerty isnt a great guinea pig food. Many people have found once the pigs eat gerty theres no going back to anything else. can cause picky piggies. Not keen on the fact it has additives ect in it either.
Hows the sow doing?
Kayleigh
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Post by piggylover on Oct 13, 2011 22:14:44 GMT
She's doing ok, still mothering them, and is allowing them under her, not sure if feeding them, but not keen on them being out her sight, they are all taking about a ml every 3-4 hours, won't feed every 2, as there not hungry
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Post by Orlaith on Oct 14, 2011 9:38:32 GMT
Ah, they look so cute all cuddled up. I hope that Coco is okay and the feeding goes well for you.
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Post by piggylover on Oct 14, 2011 21:18:25 GMT
Well day 3 is going ok all have gained if only a few grams, all feeding well, so I'm feeling a tad better, am feeding them as often as they will take, and they seem to up how much there take if hungry. Mum is doing ok, still keeping them warm and I'm sure she's feeding them but as I'm not sure I'll keep feeding
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Post by piggylover on Oct 15, 2011 16:56:25 GMT
Weighed cocos litter day after they was born tri was 62 grams is now 78 grams
Ging and blk was 47 grams is now 52 grams
Ginger was 57 grams is now 68 grams
And ging and choc was 59 grams and is now 64 grams
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Post by piggylover on Oct 17, 2011 18:08:47 GMT
Well coco's litter is a week old, and I've had to have them at the vets again, a baby is poorly she has a infection, and it's not looking good at all, but all I can do is give her time
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Post by jill213rn on Oct 17, 2011 19:52:15 GMT
Aww poor little piggy. Hopefully it makes a full recovery. Keep us posted.
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Post by Kayleigh on Oct 18, 2011 18:59:20 GMT
Aww poop pup. Hows he/she doing?
Kayleigh
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Post by piggylover on Oct 18, 2011 23:24:26 GMT
She's not doing too well at all, lucky enough my mum is helping with Feeds so I'm not doing it on my own now,
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Post by piggylover on Oct 19, 2011 0:14:48 GMT
Sadly the baby died about 1am in my hands, had gone to check on her picked her up and she took her last breaths in my hands, I'm gutted, this had raising is hard work, and you grow so fond of these little babies cause they see you as mum, can't explain how heart broken I am
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Post by jill213rn on Oct 19, 2011 2:48:34 GMT
So sorry for what you have gone through. RIP little pup.
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