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Does eating their kits; 2 of my Satin does eat their litters
Topic Started: Dec 14 2008, 02:59 AM (162 Views)
roosker
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Two of my does, the previously best mothers in my barn (both have raised litters of 11 successfully) are still having big litters with very large healthy babies. They are both running exactly 4 days past their due dates, and then 3 days after delivering these beautiful litters, the babies are GONE without a trace of any kind! Their cages are made entirely of 1/2 by 1" wire and are extremely secure, so nothing could have gotten in and taken the kits, leading me to believe that the does are eating them. I was told the first time this happened, to breed them back immediately and I did. Yet the same thing happened to that litter as well. Both does are ARBA grand champions. I heard from someone that when they are 1 day late that I should give them each a shot of oxytocin. If this is the case, how should the oxy be administered (sub-Q or IM) and how much should be given to each animal? If anyone has the answers to any of these dilemmas, or any suggestions on how to prevent this from happening again, PLEASE respond. Thank You!!
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