Justin5609
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My 7 month old Daisy surprised us with two kits this past weekend (Only got her in August, was unknowingly pregnant when we got her) We've done lots of research and talked to the breeder but I have a few general questions
Daisy(the mother chin) was always extremely quiet but since the babies she is a lot more talkative, always squeaking when shes running around her cage, is this normal? I don't believe she is sick or in pain(They are just low normal squeaks) as she isn't acting any different besides being more vocal!
I have them in the large Ferret Nation cage(yes I have it kit proofed) but I was told to block off the top half so the mother has to spend all her time with the kits, this is true/a good idea?
I was also told to limit the mother's play time out of the cage for a few weeks as she needs her energy for nursing / taking care of the babies and can't be away from them for too long, is this also true / a good idea? I feel like limiting her exercise would only stress her out.
Daisy(the mother chin) was always extremely quiet but since the babies she is a lot more talkative, always squeaking when shes running around her cage, is this normal? I don't believe she is sick or in pain(They are just low normal squeaks) as she isn't acting any different besides being more vocal!
I have them in the large Ferret Nation cage(yes I have it kit proofed) but I was told to block off the top half so the mother has to spend all her time with the kits, this is true/a good idea?
I was also told to limit the mother's play time out of the cage for a few weeks as she needs her energy for nursing / taking care of the babies and can't be away from them for too long, is this also true / a good idea? I feel like limiting her exercise would only stress her out.