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Old 09-03-2022, 01:14 AM  
Ria P
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Default Re: This video on YouTube…

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Originally Posted by ilguy View Post
Isn't this actually good for their socialization? I agree the bin is bare and hopefully they're housed much better. But until they're old enough to need separation, I thought they learn a good deal from interacting with their litter-mates?
Yes and they need their mother to teach them as well.

When Gertie had this unexpected litter of 8 there was often pandemonium with the babies squabbling over food even though there was plenty.
No different from toddlers in a playgroup fighting over a particular toy one toddler wants for the simple reason that another is playing with it.
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