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Post by lisajaneh on Aug 16, 2008 11:27:56 GMT
Some of you may have been involved in the discussion about my new himis and whether or not she's pregnant. I spoke to the breeder who says they should be 18 months old and if she is pregnant, she would have fallen at the back end of July - goodness knows what that means, but I'm guessing somewhere in the last two weeks. So worst case scenario she could be about 4 weeks pregnant.  Here are the first pictures I have got of her. She does seem to be an odd shape, but Im not sure, so lets see what everyone else thinks.     I have weighed her today so will keep an eye on whether she is putting on weight. let me know what you think.  |
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Post by Hugs-Cavies (Doris) on Aug 16, 2008 13:06:05 GMT
From those pictures I would say possibly.
If shes only 4 weeks gone you wouldn't be able to see that she is pregnant, only feel it, and even then at four weeks its hard to tell.
Best bet is to keep an eye on the little lady, give her plenty of good food. Treat her as though she is pregnant, until you can be sure she's not.
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Post by lisajaneh on Aug 16, 2008 14:50:46 GMT
okidoki.  I'll let you know how she gets on.  |
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Post by piggiesgalorehere on Aug 16, 2008 22:45:51 GMT
Ya...it's a possibility but like said above...not positive I would say to short in the pregnancy to really know for sure. See one of my lovely ladies has some serious curves....  So at first I thought she was pregnant but after a little bit we decided that she defiantely wasn't. But I would weigh weigh weigh! That would be your best bet I think...goodluck!  |
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Post by Mal on Aug 17, 2008 5:45:04 GMT
Reeewwwiiinnndd- Possibly yes.  |
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Post by lisajaneh on Aug 17, 2008 21:56:51 GMT
Initially I was petrified, then when I started to get used to the idea I was a bit excited, so if she isnt, I think I'd even be disappointed. Weird eh? Such is life. I'll keep you posted. |
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Post by Tanya's Tribbles on Aug 18, 2008 22:37:10 GMT
looking like she may be.
good luck
Tanya
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Post by PigPog on Aug 21, 2008 1:01:25 GMT
Well, I know diddly squat about breeding, but she does look a bit tubby around the baby area....  |
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Post by pigmadsarah on Sept 7, 2008 6:29:25 GMT
hi lisa Anysign of baby bump getting any bigger ?? sarah xx |
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Post by lisajaneh on Sept 7, 2008 9:44:56 GMT
It is a resounding YES.  she has been putting on approx 1.5 oz a week and looks like she swallowed a donut!  If my information is correct, I think this could be her fifth litter, so as I have never had any experience of anything pregnant, I am slightly petrified and hoping she knows what to do. I think she is between 6-8 weeks so we should have some sort of answer by the end of the month. I will take another picture today to let you see her little round tummy. |
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Post by Hugs-Cavies (Doris) on Sept 7, 2008 11:07:20 GMT
Swallowed a donut  When you get her out for piccies, see if she will let you gently but your hands on her belly. If she does, and you feel movement (its really strange the first time you feel it) you've got 2 - 3 weeks till D day. |
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Post by lisajaneh on Sept 7, 2008 18:42:16 GMT
Heres a couple of pictures of Miss Coco. She is really "floppy" and loved her new bed that I bought her so she can rest her big tummy on it.  top view, to see how wide she is!  |
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Post by Hugs-Cavies (Doris) on Sept 7, 2008 18:45:32 GMT
She looks pregant in that top picture. |
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Post by pigmadsarah on Sept 7, 2008 18:50:04 GMT
awww bless her ! little pudding ! keep us all informed ! i love her new blanket !  |
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Post by lisajaneh on Sept 7, 2008 18:55:31 GMT
heres a couple more, just because she is sooooo lovely. I have tried to feel her tummy and cant feel anything moving yet. I went back out to the Pig Shed and she was under the bed!     To say Im nervous as an expectant "grandmother" is an understatement. Is there anything I should be doing for her to make sure she is ok (ie; like Folic acid for pregnant humans etc) |
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