Christine Abbott wrote:
> Is it usual for the dad to stay in the nest during delivery? snowflake came
> up with Speedy after she carried the last of the three pups and he sat on
> them I assume to warm them back up quickly while speedy continues to deliver
> pups. When she delivers one, she runs out of the nest, up the tube and then
> back again. Snow flake immediatly starts to clean the new baby.
>
> Christine
Actually the father usually stays away for the first day or so, I'm not sure
whether the mother kicks him out or he just doesn't want any part of it! :)
Sounds like he's going to be a good father.
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