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applecrisped
08-31-2023, 02:11 PM
One of my releases, Little Sister, went into heat mid June, got pregnant, had babies August 6th, and appeared to be nursing.
She's two and a half, this is her first litter.

But she's doing the mating chase today (Aug. 31st). Which I thought wouldn't happen if they're nursing. Did something happen to her babies?

I haven't gotten a good look at her belly in a few days to check for evidence of nursing, but her nipples are still dark and visible.

I think her nest is on a tree limb that needs to be removed, and we're holding off on the tree maintenance on account of her having little ones... which is why I would like to know what's going on.

applecrisped
09-06-2023, 11:46 AM
Well, I think I've answered my own question - I got a look at her today and she doesn't look like she's nursing. Especially not month old pups. :(
A couple of pictures, just in case I'm wrong:

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