Holy Cow - Quints!!!

[Mt. Zion Chins]

I have been waiting over 2years for my Shoot's female to deliver a litters. I tried her with 2 other males - nothing. Finally I put my Jag's extra dark ebony with her - he never fails. She herself came from a litter of six (all female standards). Ralph said he never had to supplement. He tried - they never wanted the milk and they kept growing. Any way, she deliver quints on Monday. I will be watching their weights carefully. Please don't pay attention to the papers under the clear dish. I didn't think about that when I had my husband take the pictures while I made sure the kits didn't escape. Since it is hard to get him to help, I decided to 'go with the pictures.

 

[ReneeM]

Congrats! Wow, so many babies! I wish you and the momma the best of luck!

 

[Shooper]

Yay, congrats! Wow, that's a handful, best of luck with these little cuties and mama too!!

 

[Sycamore Chins]

Best of luck! It can be done, our quints will turn 1 year old Saturday!

 

[VolunteerChin22]

Sending good vibes for mommy power!

 

[EMSChins]

It must be something about the week before Nationals that brings the quints on!

Congratualtions and good luck with them!

 

[Jenn]

Wow! Quints! What a wonderful surprise worth waiting for! I hope they continue to thrive for you!

 

[mishalaa]

Nice, Barb! I hope they do well for you! =)

 

[lauralynne]

Wowzers! Congrats.

 

[bchins]

Holy buckets! Congrats! They look pretty healthy

 

[chinchillalover0927]

Lol she was making up for the many attempted breedings that didn't follow through lol !!!

 

[Dewdrop]

Ouch, poor mom. LOL

Congrats!!!

 

[cindyv3737]

Congrats! They look great in their picture. Give momma some scritches. Poor gal had to push them all out. :/

 

[Shahna]

I am glad you finally got your girl to breed... but quints...1st time mom...no fun!!!

As I am sure you know, any litter over 2 tends to be a hassle. I just had a litter of triplets born yesterday and they are already bickering.

Lets hope mom can keep them all in line and eating. Good luck and please keep us posted on their progress!

 

[beemarie]

Congrads!! QUINTS! that's so many! Best of Luck !!

 

[mishellyshel]

congrats........i hope they all thrive. and look forward to watching them grow!

 

[BooBoo*TheKiddo*]

Congrats. They are adorable.

 

[CrazyForChinchillas]

Wow! 5 babies?! Congrats! They're cute!

 

[Mt. Zion Chins]

update - one didn't make it. Of course, it was the only extra dark ebony. The rest are doing good - all ebonies of different shades. Can't figure why the extra dark didn't make it . He was the largest and the only one who did not lose weight but on the third day I found him dead. Go figure.

 

[Encantadora]

Sounds like large litters (and good milk?) may be in the genes. She's making up for lost time!