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Linda

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Since: Jul 04, 2003
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 10:14 am
Post subject: Dead mouselings? :o(
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My so-called "male" mouse just had "his" first litter yesterday. The
problem is that they don't seem to be alive....

She's kind of bundled them up in the bedding and pushed them along the
sides of the house (granted, that's when she's out eating), but none
of them seem to be moving. It's odd, there's no blood, and no
indication that she's tried to eat any of them. They're all perfectly
formed, perfectly clean little mouselings; they're just dead. I'm so
bummed.

Any suggestions on what to do? I'd hate to disturb her too early, in
case there are some still alive, but I don't want to leave them in
there too long if they're not. *peeeee-yew*

While it was totally unexpected, I was so looking forward to watching
a litter grow up. Would it be worth trying to breed her again in a
month or two, or is this an indication that she's just not very
maternal? I'd really hate to have to go through this heartbreak a
second time.

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Birtha

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 9:00 pm
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Throw some chocolate and them in a blender, and make chocolate mouse.

"Linda" <snapdragon.TakeThisOut@compusmart.ab.ca> wrote in message
news:67d7d163.0411091014.180b5b6a@posting.google.com...
> My so-called "male" mouse just had "his" first litter yesterday. The
> problem is that they don't seem to be alive....
>
> She's kind of bundled them up in the bedding and pushed them along the
> sides of the house (granted, that's when she's out eating), but none
> of them seem to be moving. It's odd, there's no blood, and no
> indication that she's tried to eat any of them. They're all perfectly
> formed, perfectly clean little mouselings; they're just dead. I'm so
> bummed.
>
> Any suggestions on what to do? I'd hate to disturb her too early, in
> case there are some still alive, but I don't want to leave them in
> there too long if they're not. *peeeee-yew*
>
> While it was totally unexpected, I was so looking forward to watching
> a litter grow up. Would it be worth trying to breed her again in a
> month or two, or is this an indication that she's just not very
> maternal? I'd really hate to have to go through this heartbreak a
> second time.
>
> :o(

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Linda

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:04 pm
Post subject: Re: Dead mouselings? :o( [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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She's back with "hubby" now, but I think I'll follow your advice and
get her babies-to-be an auntie. Maybe she'll be more relaxed with
help.

I cleaned out the nest box yesterday, when I was 100% sure there were
no survivors, and found 5 perfect little pink mummies wrapped in the
bedding. No indication of nibbling at all. I think she'll be a good
mom if she gets a "working" litter. I scrubbed the tank, the dishes,
the tubing, and the house (AND baked the house in a 400 degree oven
for 15 mins), so if there were any nasties in there, they're gone now!

I hope litter #2 works out. There's a good chance that I'll be able
to put papa with the little males before they're sexually mature
(while they still smell like mama), then no one will have to be alone.

:o)
Linda



> "Meghan" <meghan112rats.TakeThisOut@ncia.net> wrote in message news:<gHTkd.3853$Fg2.1566035@newshog.newsread.com>...
> > Oh, that's too bad! I can't imagine the dissapointment, because I remember
> > the day my mouse gave birth I was so happy. We did end up losing one after
> > a few days. I suppose things like this just happen, and that maybe the
> > mother knows the babies aren't healthy or whatever...
> >
> > I'm sure she would like another female - is she alone now? Females do
> > better with other females, and if she does have another litter, the other
> > female will help her out with her babies. I saw it myself with my mouse -
> > the "auntie" helps the mom babysit. Just make sure you don't end up with
> > hundreds of mice if you have males and females together!
> >
> > Meghan
> >
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tim6kettring

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Since: Nov 11, 2004
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2004 5:00 pm
Post subject: Re: Dead mouselings? :o( [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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snapdragon.TakeThisOut@compusmart.ab.ca (Linda) wrote in message news:<67d7d163.0411122204.128bf41.TakeThisOut@posting.google.com>...
> She's back with "hubby" now, but I think I'll follow your advice and
> get her babies-to-be an auntie. Maybe she'll be more relaxed with
> help.
>
> I cleaned out the nest box yesterday, when I was 100% sure there were
> no survivors, and found 5 perfect little pink mummies wrapped in the
> bedding. No indication of nibbling at all. I think she'll be a good
> mom if she gets a "working" litter. I scrubbed the tank, the dishes,
> the tubing, and the house (AND baked the house in a 400 degree oven
> for 15 mins)

TOO BAD YOU TOOK THE MICE OUT 1ST, I LIKE MINE GRILLED.

>
> I hope litter #2 works out. LOL

> There's a good chance that I'll be able
> to put papa with the little males before they're sexually mature
> (while they still smell like mama), then no one will have to be alone.
>
> :o)
> Linda
>
>
>
> > "Meghan" <meghan112rats.TakeThisOut@ncia.net> wrote in message news:<gHTkd.3853$Fg2.1566035@newshog.newsread.com>...
> > > Oh, that's too bad! I can't imagine the dissapointment, because I remember
> > > the day my mouse gave birth I was so happy. We did end up losing one after
> > > a few days. I suppose things like this just happen, and that maybe the
> > > mother knows the babies aren't healthy or whatever...
> > >
> > > I'm sure she would like another female - is she alone now? Females do
> > > better with other females, and if she does have another litter, the other
> > > female will help her out with her babies. I saw it myself with my mouse -
> > > the "auntie" helps the mom babysit. Just make sure you don't end up with
> > > hundreds of mice if you have males and females together!
> > >
> > > Meghan
> > >
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