Wednesday, March 31, 2010

JM Nimue-x-RRR Navarre (3/28/10)

Rodere Rattery is suprised and pleased to announce the birth of 7 rittens to Nimue and Navarre. 6 have survived.

They are already showing their markings. Every one has a headspot. There is only one male.The rest are girls. We won't know for a while yet if any are downunders.

Nimue had us dupped and gave birth before we thought she was due. She didn't look it. Pics are being taken and we'll update soon.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Sad day with Good news

Sadly, we had to help Fleur to the bridge today. RH Fleur was the mother of our very first litter. She was born September 19th, 2007 at RaffinHouse Rattery. She'd developed what we suspect was pyometria and only a spay could have helped her. The vet and I decided that, because of her age and condition, she'd likely not recover. If she had it may have only bought her a few more months. She will be greatly missed. A treasure we are glad to have known.

On a better note, JM Nimue may be pregnant! We've noted some weight gain and she's developing a thick figure in the right places. Unless she's just bulking up with adulthood, she's expecting :)

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Spring is here!

And it feels like it, finally. We don't have much to update, but we wanted to be sure everyone knew we haven't forgotten.

So far, it doesn't appear Nimue and Sorcha are pregnant. We are crossing our fingers for results soon.

We may decide to keep the only girl from our last litter. Her adopter backed out. She has her mothers rediculously calm personality and that's what we want in this line.

Taj, our pearl merle rescue girl is available again. She's finally mellowing out. There's also Captain Morgan, Maverick, and the Russian Silver male from our last litter. They are available for adoption as well.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

March here already?

We have changed the breeding trio. Pip had shown no results with Isabeau or Sorcha in the time they've been paired.

We swapped Isabeau for JM Nimue and are trying with Navarre. They've been paired for a couple days now.

We will be expecting downunders from both litters, with rex and standard fur. We should have some gorgeous bubs from this pairing.

More specific info will be available soon. We need to consult Nimue's pedigree first.

On a seperate note, our rescue boy and Captain Morgan are available again. Their adopter has backed out. And we have no final decision on the available girls, though they are still on hold.