Bronte's litter born 9th March 2008 - Page 2

agatecrystal · 03-16-2008, 10:12 AM

congrats on the litter. cant wait to see pictures and hear how many there are in total 16s a very big litter she must be working hard bless her

Holly · 03-16-2008, 10:45 AM

That's great Teresa, can't wait til we can see them all running round

**Spuds Mum** · 03-17-2008, 02:55 PM

Well Bronte has decided that the time has come to move her nest to be nearer her food store (and under the water bottle too

). She carried the pups one by one to her new nest and so we now know there are definitely 14 pups.

We had to quickly move the water bottle whilst she was 'mid move' otherwise we would have had some very soggy baby hamsters.

There are a few smaller ones, and a few big bruising girls, but all look healthy and active (plus of course gorgeous)

Mollz · 03-17-2008, 02:58 PM

What a brilliant opportunity to get a head count! Typical that she moved them to under the water bottle though - I'm pretty sure mum and babies wouldn't have wanted a shower

I'm glad everything seems to be going well and am very eager for them to open their eyes and start pottering about so that we can finally get a look at them

Bunsey · 03-17-2008, 03:59 PM

what colours do you think they'll carry again, i get mixed up with so many litters!

**Spuds Mum** · 03-17-2008, 04:02 PM

Definitely cream and dark grey Bunsey, but also possibly black. I think black may be a possibility as some look a lot darker than others, but hey ho, we will see. Black would be great because that then gives us a possible boyfriend for Topaz when she is a little older that will produce nice dark goldens and maybe a black or two!!!!

Gust0o · 03-18-2008, 10:27 AM

If you get a suitable stud, would you be willing to let me 'borrow' him?

**Spuds Mum** · 03-18-2008, 12:06 PM

If, through whatever means, gus, we get a good black boy at any stage soon, then you are more than welcome to borrow him for Wes.
On a sad note:
We have noticed two of the pups have passed away tonight. Bronte obviously noticed too and ejected them from the nest. So we collected them on a spoon after she came out for her tea, and they looked so perfect, with their hair growing well and markings coming through. Not a mark on them, but one had what looked like a bruised or blackened tummy under the skin, that makes me think that something was wrong internally.

So sad, but I guess it is nature. I just hope the other pups are okay.

We have been sprinkling food around the nest and the nest is near the food corner in case the problem is with Bronte's milk supply to try to supplement their food. some do seem very much larger than others though.

Fingers crossed that the rest of the litter make it.

souffle · 03-18-2008, 01:10 PM

Sorry to hear about the little lost pups

It is sad but as you say spud's mum it is natures way. It is a large litter and I hope the rest will continue to fare well. Bronte must be getting tired but she sounds like she is a good and attentive mum.

Gust0o · 03-18-2008, 01:54 PM

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If, through whatever means, gus, we get a good black boy at any stage soon, then you are more than welcome to borrow him for Wes.

Many thanks - am considering golden or black, if obtainable; as an intro to breeding, I think it might be easier to consider keeping the line going, as opposed to doing anything dramatic with it.

Oh dear, that's not good news on the pups; such is nature, unfortunately, but nature does strive to continue - and I'm sure you'll enjoy success with the remaining pups.

I'll be crossing my fingers for you