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Post by Niki on Apr 5, 2007 14:27:30 GMT
Is it imagination or does Bijou look pregnant? The "lumps" look like they're moving when she's stood still but it might be her breathing, i haven't felt anything move. She's piling on the ounces, gained 3oz in 5 days but could this be because she's a growing baby herself. What do you think to these pics?      If she is then she must've been when i got her because the only boy she's been near is Howie  Niki x |
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Apr 5, 2007 15:14:32 GMT
Yes she does look a bit on the preggy side Niki. Only time will tell Dawn |
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Post by Niki on Apr 5, 2007 16:15:12 GMT
Yes she does look a bit on the preggy side Niki. Only time will tell Dawn I thought so, i tried to convince myself otherwise, it's the lighting, she's a growing baby etc. Well i've had her 4 weeks so have i got 4 to go? Niki x |
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Post by kayjay on Apr 5, 2007 16:34:58 GMT
She does look lop sided to me Niki, it's hard to tell how far along though, Gemma's pig didn't look pregnant at all then went on to have only the one baby (who sadly died). Is piggy pregnancy 10 weeks long? As Dawn says time will tell, good luck, I hope if she is pregnant she has a girl so she can have a friend |
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Post by badger on Apr 5, 2007 16:42:15 GMT
She does look it Niki!! Keep us posted and good luck, Ange
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Post by Niki on Apr 5, 2007 17:59:39 GMT
Thanks Ange Kathryn i've been browsing & have found they can give birth between day 62 & day 75, i think she may be having 1 poss 2, roll on the end of april - mid may & i hope she has a girl so she can have a friend but with my luck who knows ;D She's been with me for 30 days & obviously i have no idea how far she was when i got her or were the shelter lied to & Howie's the father? If they're all blonde babies i'll know ;D ;D Niki x |
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Post by amigococoa on Apr 5, 2007 18:42:26 GMT
Aww Niki it looks like she is I bet you're both excited and a bit annoyed at the same time, I know I'd be more excited than anything  Good Luck, Hannah |
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Post by Niki on Apr 5, 2007 20:57:30 GMT
Aww Niki it looks like she is I bet you're both excited and a bit annoyed at the same time, I know I'd be more excited than anything Good Luck, Hannah i am excited Hannah, it obviously wasn't planned but fate has stepped in, just like the day i got her & i can't stop smiling ;D Niki x |
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Post by grace on Apr 5, 2007 21:02:53 GMT
She does look pregnant Niki, Fudge had exactly the same shape. Ahhhhh more piggy babies!!!! Keep us posted!!!!!
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Post by Niki on Apr 5, 2007 21:13:49 GMT
She does look pregnant Niki, Fudge had exactly the same shape. Ahhhhh more piggy babies!!!! Keep us posted!!!!! I will & the camera will be out again ;D ;D Niki x |
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Post by jessegee on Apr 6, 2007 20:19:02 GMT
Aw Niki, you'll be a mum, and of course Bijou too lol!
Congratulations both, cant wait to see her grow and pop!
jessegee
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Post by kallyuk on Apr 7, 2007 0:38:11 GMT
Aww Niki..... how exciting for you
she certainly looks a little pear shaped
bless her..... i have a soft spot for little
Bijou she is such a cutie........
I don't think the rescue would lie Niki
and it seems to be a regular thing that rescues neuter
the boys.... so if she is I'd say she was like it when
you got her.....
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Post by rayfay on Apr 7, 2007 2:34:59 GMT
Bijou is so gorgeous and I imagine (if she is) her babies will be gorgeous too! I do hope the shelter didn't lie to you.
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Post by Niki on Apr 7, 2007 11:23:40 GMT
No they didn't, why i didn't think to check his "bits" i don't know, he has none ;D
Miss Bijou must def have been "with pig" when i got her i think they'll be here the beginning of May hot water & towels are ready ;D
Niki x
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Post by cavyhammielover on Apr 7, 2007 11:53:10 GMT
Awwwwwwwwwww i bet the babies will be so cute, you could try searching on google"pregnant guineapig" to see if they have a similar shape to Bijou
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Post by Niki on Apr 9, 2007 21:50:30 GMT
I now know Bijou is definitely pregnant.
Whilst she was on my knee earlier something inside did what can only be described as 2 swift karate kicks. I think she may only be having the one as the "lump" on the other side feels completely different to the "kicking lump"
Do i count the 2-3 weeks left from today or is the time left less when you "see" babies move, not "feel" babies move & do i need to do anything or just leave her alone?
Howie's a transformed pig since they've been back together, they're like a newly-wed couple, always chirruping to one another & Mr Sleepy's being popcorning ;D
Niki x
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Post by rayfay on Apr 9, 2007 23:24:20 GMT
I'm glad you know for sure and you're not confused. That way you know what to expect. Should you take howie out though? I think you're suppossed to take the males out. I know he's fixed but I think you're still suppossed to take him out.
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Post by Niki on Apr 9, 2007 23:43:48 GMT
I'm glad you know for sure and you're not confused. That way you know what to expect. Should you take howie out though? I think you're suppossed to take the males out. I know he's fixed but I think you're still suppossed to take him out. I haven't got a clue Rachel tho' i think it may be ok for him to stay (don't know if i've read that or made it up). Does anyone know if Howie who is neutered can stay with Bijou or not? Niki x |
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Post by kayjay on Apr 10, 2007 7:53:49 GMT
I honestly don't know Niki, I guess it depends if Howie would be a danger to any new babies. It seems a shame to seperate them now they're getting along I think once you feel them kicking like that the birth's not very far away |
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Post by heatherjhenshaw on Apr 10, 2007 8:13:34 GMT
I'm glad you know for sure and you're not confused. That way you know what to expect. Should you take howie out though? I think you're suppossed to take the males out. I know he's fixed but I think you're still suppossed to take him out. I haven't got a clue Rachel tho' i think it may be ok for him to stay (don't know if i've read that or made it up). Does anyone know if Howie who is neutered can stay with Bijou or not? Niki x If Howie is neutered and has been for some time then yes its fine for him to stay in with her, Guinea pig males make absolutely excellent dads. He may 'hum around' after the new mum a little about 24 hours after the birth but usually they settle down and be a happy little family Luv Heather |
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Post by gpmum2 on Apr 10, 2007 9:00:20 GMT
How exciting Niki - my vet told me that it takes 4-6 weeks after a boar has been neutered before he can go in with the sows... to be completely safe... could you be having blonde bombshells?? Or was Howie done a long time ago.
Karen
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Post by badger on Apr 10, 2007 10:28:44 GMT
Hi Niki, so pleased to hear that she really is pregnant - congrats!!  I think you're okay to leave Howie in with her, just keep an eye out after the birth just in case. Dewdrops sister Misty stayed with Dewdrop the whole time, and all worked well, and I've been told that so long as the male is neutered he's fine to stay with 'his wife' and may even be a help! Good luck and looking forward to your baby pigtures |
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Post by Niki on Apr 10, 2007 16:39:53 GMT
I haven't got a clue Rachel tho' i think it may be ok for him to stay (don't know if i've read that or made it up). Does anyone know if Howie who is neutered can stay with Bijou or not? Niki x If Howie is neutered and has been for some time then yes its fine for him to stay in with her, Guinea pig males make absolutely excellent dads. He may 'hum around' after the new mum a little about 24 hours after the birth but usually they settle down and be a happy little family Luv Heather Thank you Heather, aww Howie's gonna be an uncle, bless him, how exciting, i can't stop smiling Niki x |
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Post by Niki on Apr 10, 2007 16:42:36 GMT
How exciting Niki - my vet told me that it takes 4-6 weeks after a boar has been neutered before he can go in with the sows... to be completely safe... could you be having blonde bombshells?? Or was Howie done a long time ago. Karen I'm assuming he was done a long time ago as his previous owners had stuck his background info on the cage in the rescue. He'd had 3 previous partners, sadly all had died & the rescue didn't say they'd had him neutered, he'll make a wonderful Uncle LOL Niki x |
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Post by Niki on Apr 10, 2007 16:44:20 GMT
I honestly don't know Niki, I guess it depends if Howie would be a danger to any new babies. It seems a shame to seperate them now they're getting along I think once you feel them kicking like that the birth's not very far away Kathryn i'm beside myself with happiness LOL Let's hope they arrive before the 21st then i'll have pics to show you Niki x |
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Apr 10, 2007 21:12:27 GMT
Awww.. some babies bet you can't wait Niki I got Gemma and Lottie back on Saturday, they have been with two of Heather's Lunka boars so hopefully I will be having the pitter, patter of tiny piggy feet soon Dawn |
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Post by Niki on Apr 11, 2007 0:13:51 GMT
Awww.. some babies bet you can't wait Niki I got Gemma and Lottie back on Saturday, they have been with two of Heather's Lunka boars so hopefully I will be having the pitter, patter of tiny piggy feet soon Dawn Oh Dawn how exciting, a double birth & I bet you were happy to see them again. I'm like an expectant dad, i keep checking on her to see if they've arrived LOL Niki x |
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Post by emmsy on Apr 11, 2007 13:34:57 GMT
Hows she looking now Niki? Have her pevic bones opened?
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Post by Niki on Apr 11, 2007 18:04:41 GMT
Hows she looking now Niki? Have her pevic bones opened? She's looking very round but i haven't felt for her pelvic bones, but today we saw both sides "kick" today in unison - it was lovely. I'll have a feel & take some pics & will update tonight ;D Niki x |
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