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Q & A / New Momma Questions
« on: September 12, 2015, 03:50:41 PM »
First of all, Thanks for adding me! 
I have had my chins,Sheldon and Amy, for almost 2 years now. When I acquired them from their previous owners, they had already been together for 3 years. The previous owners told me that they had originally thought that both were female (they bought them both very young) and were still somewhat unsure since there had never been a kit.
Well here we are, 2 years later and Amy has had her first kit
I believe that part of the problem before was that they were both overweight and their enclosure was small. They were use to daily treats of Cheerios and raisins. I still give treats, just better quality and less frequent. They are now a much more healthy size. The enclosure they now occupy is twice as big too. (these are just a hunch on my part)
I was pretty sure that Amy had become pregnant a few months ago and started reading up.
Now that the little bambino is here, I have a couple questions...
First, I did remove Sheldon as soon as I realized Amy was in labor. They have all been separated for 2 weeks now (momma and baby doing great). I have began introducing them all in small increments to see how everyone will get along and it has been great! Sheldon really seems lonely and I would like to house them all together now until baby is weaned. Is this OK? Is it safe? I thought about maybe just separating them at night, maybe...? Any thoughts on this from experience would be great.
I do not plan to keep the kit. He will remain in the family, as my sister in law and her family want him.
At this point, I can't bear the thought of separating Sheldon and Amy to avoid future babies, they are too attached. Is this irresponsible on my part? I have enjoyed this experience and I am glad that Amy had the chance to be a Momma but I wonder how ethical it is to just have a little baby factory...
Especially since I don't know their genetics as well as a breeder should.
Any thoughts? Thanks!!
I have had my chins,Sheldon and Amy, for almost 2 years now. When I acquired them from their previous owners, they had already been together for 3 years. The previous owners told me that they had originally thought that both were female (they bought them both very young) and were still somewhat unsure since there had never been a kit.
Well here we are, 2 years later and Amy has had her first kit
I believe that part of the problem before was that they were both overweight and their enclosure was small. They were use to daily treats of Cheerios and raisins. I still give treats, just better quality and less frequent. They are now a much more healthy size. The enclosure they now occupy is twice as big too. (these are just a hunch on my part)
I was pretty sure that Amy had become pregnant a few months ago and started reading up.
Now that the little bambino is here, I have a couple questions...
First, I did remove Sheldon as soon as I realized Amy was in labor. They have all been separated for 2 weeks now (momma and baby doing great). I have began introducing them all in small increments to see how everyone will get along and it has been great! Sheldon really seems lonely and I would like to house them all together now until baby is weaned. Is this OK? Is it safe? I thought about maybe just separating them at night, maybe...? Any thoughts on this from experience would be great.
I do not plan to keep the kit. He will remain in the family, as my sister in law and her family want him.
At this point, I can't bear the thought of separating Sheldon and Amy to avoid future babies, they are too attached. Is this irresponsible on my part? I have enjoyed this experience and I am glad that Amy had the chance to be a Momma but I wonder how ethical it is to just have a little baby factory...
Especially since I don't know their genetics as well as a breeder should.
Any thoughts? Thanks!!