Coopdog
Well-known Member
Cavy Slave
- Joined
- Jun 2, 2006
- Posts
- 440
- Joined
- Jun 2, 2006
- Messages
- 440
While I have visited the cavycages site many times, I hadn't discovered the forums until just recently. So now I thought I would join the group and take advantage of all the information you have.
I have one old sow, Louise. She is almost 7 years old, a PEW, mostly blind (I'm pretty sure she can see light and shadows), deaf, and a 2 year cancer survivor. She is an absolute sweetheart that lives in a 2X3 cavycage with a second floor condo. She did have a room-mate for a while who she tolerated, but is back to living alone which she seems to prefer. We love her to pieces and spoil her rotten.
I also do fostering of any small animals for the local shelter. Right now I am quite nervous because they just gave me a sow that they think is around 1 1/2 yrs old and possibly pregnant for the first time. I've asked them to try and get more information on her, so we'll see what they come up with. I really hope she's not pregnant. The only other birthing experience I've had was with another foster who produced 3 pups, 2 of which were lethal whites. It was a horrible experience, and I don't want another tragedy.
Is there any way that anybody here knows of to tell if a sow has had a previous pregnancy? Would I be able to feel any kind of separation in her pelvis at this point, or is it too early to tell? She's such a sweet little girl, I would hate to lose her. Any information that could be helpful would be greatly appreciated.
I have one old sow, Louise. She is almost 7 years old, a PEW, mostly blind (I'm pretty sure she can see light and shadows), deaf, and a 2 year cancer survivor. She is an absolute sweetheart that lives in a 2X3 cavycage with a second floor condo. She did have a room-mate for a while who she tolerated, but is back to living alone which she seems to prefer. We love her to pieces and spoil her rotten.
I also do fostering of any small animals for the local shelter. Right now I am quite nervous because they just gave me a sow that they think is around 1 1/2 yrs old and possibly pregnant for the first time. I've asked them to try and get more information on her, so we'll see what they come up with. I really hope she's not pregnant. The only other birthing experience I've had was with another foster who produced 3 pups, 2 of which were lethal whites. It was a horrible experience, and I don't want another tragedy.
Is there any way that anybody here knows of to tell if a sow has had a previous pregnancy? Would I be able to feel any kind of separation in her pelvis at this point, or is it too early to tell? She's such a sweet little girl, I would hate to lose her. Any information that could be helpful would be greatly appreciated.
