Scottwallace
New Kit
I'm hoping someone can answer some questions l have.
I have a female lionhead and she has given birth to 5 healthy babies 3 days ago. At the moment everything is going well with the babies having nice big belly's. My male lionhead was in the run at the same time my female was in the run (this was a mistake on my part) and they mated before i could separate them. This was in the matter of 36 hours so i'm very sure she will be pregnant which now brings me to my questions as lm worried what the consequences could be.
Does the mothers milk dry up when she continues through her pregnancy?
Should l remove the babies just before she gives birth and hand rear them as i have been told that the mother might not be able to feed them or reject them?
Could l create another nest box for the mother to have the babies in it?
Any help would be much appreciated.
I do take responsibility for what has happened and i had no intention for this to happen and all i want to do is ensure the mother and babies have the best possible chance.
Many thanks
Scott.
I have a female lionhead and she has given birth to 5 healthy babies 3 days ago. At the moment everything is going well with the babies having nice big belly's. My male lionhead was in the run at the same time my female was in the run (this was a mistake on my part) and they mated before i could separate them. This was in the matter of 36 hours so i'm very sure she will be pregnant which now brings me to my questions as lm worried what the consequences could be.
Does the mothers milk dry up when she continues through her pregnancy?
Should l remove the babies just before she gives birth and hand rear them as i have been told that the mother might not be able to feed them or reject them?
Could l create another nest box for the mother to have the babies in it?
Any help would be much appreciated.
I do take responsibility for what has happened and i had no intention for this to happen and all i want to do is ensure the mother and babies have the best possible chance.
Many thanks
Scott.