I am not peeking much (this time)
> as I've been reading different things about bothering the pinkies. So now I am
> confused (okay, I'm paranoid). I don't know exactly when is the right time that
> I can touch them without causing anything "bad" that could possibly happen to
> them with my scent on them. So any input on this would be appreciated.... or a
> link to a URL that discusses this .... anything.... thank you much.
Depends on how nervous the parents are, and how much they trust you. I usually handle
them from day 1, but I've had parents that didn't mind. If they felt I was messing
with their little ones too much, they just came up and shoved at me with their noses &
front paws, and I respectfully withdrew my hand and didn't bother them anymore that
day. They seemed satisfied with that. I am much more cautious with first-time
parents, though, restricting myself to just moving litter aside once every day or two
to count noses, for the first couple of weeks.
Tana and The Little Rascals
Now at http://rascals.mybravenet.com
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