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My friend needs help with a litter

J

Jocelyn

Mama Doe
'We have a random litter of babies, and an injured girl. We're pretty sure the mother has injured her sister. They've both been seen by a vet but we're assuming that the injured one isn't the mum. We've separated them, but the one we think is mum isn't going to the babies, don't know what to do!'

Considering I have no experience with litters I'm not really sure what to say. I don't know any more than this yet. I've told her to check that the 'sister' isn't a boy, not to touch the litter and if either will allow to check their nipples by GENTLY squeezing them to see if milk will come out. I've told her mum only feeds once a day [from what I've read] and to contact the RSPCA or a local rescue. She's in Bath at the moment from what I can tell - any rescues or knowledgeable people there that I could give your number to [or anyone in fact!!]

Thanks :S
 
If the babies tumies are rounded it means they are full and being fed, they also tend to cry if they are hungry. If you need to check the nest lure mum away with her food so she cant see you, rub your hands in some soiled bedding to hide your smell and gently part the nest to take a look.

Remove any dead babies and remember to cover them over again to keep them warm.
 
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