Engel's Herd

Weights (in grams)
Apollo- 967
Jupiter- 1007
Cyril- 778
Basil- 751
Dysnomia- 1000
Eileithyia-Eris- 1052
 
Going to put these here. More for a note for myself. If girls are pregnant they'd be on day 45? Can feel 2 balls Infront of hind legs on Eris but not on Mia. (I know you can't tell by photos so don't worry. Just so I have something to compare to later on if needed).
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(Pic 1&2 Eris. Pic 3 Mia)

Also a pic of Basil because he felt left out.IMG_20211221_190145785.webp
 
Today would be roughly day 58 for the girls so pups can come at any time. Unfortunately this means Basil is going to be moved next door until pups are about 5-7 days old, then I'll start gradually reintroducing him back.

I have seen movement in both girls now so we're nearly there. Eris isn't a big as she was last time so maybe the pups are a more appropriate size this time (~110g &~120g last time).
 
Engel said:
Today would be roughly day 58 for the girls so pups can come at any time. Unfortunately this means Basil is going to be moved next door until pups are about 5-7 days old, then I'll start gradually reintroducing him back.

I have seen movement in both girls now so we're nearly there. Eris isn't a big as she was last time so maybe the pups are a more appropriate size this time (~110g &~120g last time).
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May I ask why Basil has to move out? Is it because he’ll run over the pups to get to mum? Would it not potentially disrupt the bond if she does have pups?
 
Siikibam said:
May I ask why Basil has to move out? Is it because he’ll run over the pups to get to mum? Would it not potentially disrupt the bond if she does have pups?
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Potentially yes. Wiebkes advice given in the pregnancy questions thread: https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/potential-pregnancy-questions.195797/#post-2675327

It's a tough one. I don't want to remove him too soon but I don't want to do it too late either. I would really like to keep him in there but if I do he may unintentionally trample any pups to get to mum when she goes into season. He is currently being really good with the girls so I don't know. 😔
 
Weigh day today!
Eris has gained 70g+ in a week and Mia has gained 60g. Last week they'd gained 40-50g each so that's over 100g each in 2 weeks.

Little Basil has gained 34g (?) In a week. I haven't weighed the other boys yet.
 
Engel said:
Have given Cyril a boar cleaning, well cleaning makes if sound thorough, more of a quick tidy as there was quite a bit of debris in there. Problem is that I didn't use gloves and I can't get the smell off my hands...send help! 🤮
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I remember that smell very well from when I had to clean Biscuits impaction daily. 🤢🤢🤢
 
I think today is day 66 for the girls. Eris is still looking round. Mia hasn't had any drastic shape changes so she may be carrying 1.
 
Engel said:
I think today is day 66 for the girls. Eris is still looking round. Mia hasn't had any drastic shape changes so she may be carrying 1.
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Nearly there then. I hope it all goes ok. 🤞
 
Do you feel any kicking feet when you gently place your hand on the belly? I only had a pregnant female once, but when the babys started kicking, I knew for sure, that she was pregnant.
 
Viennese Furbabies said:
Do you feel any kicking feet when you gently place your hand on the belly? I only had a pregnant female once, but when the babys started kicking, I knew for sure, that she was pregnant.
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I've felt and seen kicking with both girls for the past 2 weeks.
 
Would be day 69 and nothing has appeared. I know they have a few days to go yet but I'm doubting that they're pregnant now. They're not huge so I don't know.
 
Finally managed to get a short video of the movement. Question is, is it babies or funky gut movement?
(I know her nails need doing but she's not been very cooperative this past week and keeps kicking me when I touch her feet 🙄)

 
Gosh the waiting is awful. Must be so much worse for you. The movement does look like something is moving in there. Not too long to go now. A few days?
 
weepweeps said:
Gosh the waiting is awful. Must be so much worse for you. The movement does look like something is moving in there. Not too long to go now. A few days?
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We're on day 71 so literally any time now. I have seen movement for nearly 3 weeks now. I hope it's a nice configuration like 1 boy and the rest girls because then I won't have to worry about any being alone.
 
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