Tops kindled on 3/30/17 and gave us 6 perfectly formed, beautiful red Mini Rex kits. No dead and no birth injuries. She was so small that we really didn't think she took at all. The only signal that we got from her was the beautiful nest she made.... well in advance.
Emily, on the other hand, was huge. She made no nest and had just two little rolly pollies. She did finally dig a hole and line it with a bit of fur, so we're thankful.
We are also very thankful that Emily is such a great milk producer. At two days old, Tops's litter of 6 weren't looking too hot. Their ribs were showing and we knew we would start loosing them if we didn't step in. Emily was a great, very patient, nurse. She fattened all 6 in just a few minutes.
That must have been all the help Tops needed because her entire litter has been doing well ever since. She has been able to maintain their growth with no more assistance. We are keeping a close eye on them, just in case.
I'll keep you posted on updates. Both of these does, and the sire, produce beautiful kits. We can't wait until they start jumping around and can come out of their nests to play.
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