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 :)
Friday, March 26, 2010
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Update for late Feb.
Everyone got their second mite treatment yesterday. Isabeau must really hate the taste. She threw a fit!
We have found Maverick and Morgan a home :) and possibly one for Taj and the baby girl from Evolet and Navarre's litter as well. Notice will be posted when everything is official for the girls. The boys should be going to their new home within the next couple weeks.
We would like to get updated photos, but it will have to wait until the weather improves. Its usually too cold for good outdoor photoshoots.
We have found Maverick and Morgan a home :) and possibly one for Taj and the baby girl from Evolet and Navarre's litter as well. Notice will be posted when everything is official for the girls. The boys should be going to their new home within the next couple weeks.
We would like to get updated photos, but it will have to wait until the weather improves. Its usually too cold for good outdoor photoshoots.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Ritten Alert!!
I came home to squeakers! Evie gave birth to 7 but sadly one did not make it. Two of the remaining six aren't as pink as I would like, so we will keep a close eye on them.
We have 4 smoothcoat and 2 rex. Evie is still awfully round, but I think she's done. We'll see. I'll give her til the morning and take a look then. We'll palpatate and see if we feel anyone else inside. She is active and calm and shows no signs of distress.
The birth doesn't seem to have adversely affected Evie. There is a normal amount of blood on the bedding and she is eating fine. She enjoyed a piece of a milkyway bar while I checked out the babies.
We have 4 smoothcoat and 2 rex. Evie is still awfully round, but I think she's done. We'll see. I'll give her til the morning and take a look then. We'll palpatate and see if we feel anyone else inside. She is active and calm and shows no signs of distress.
The birth doesn't seem to have adversely affected Evie. There is a normal amount of blood on the bedding and she is eating fine. She enjoyed a piece of a milkyway bar while I checked out the babies.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Bub Watch!
I am positive that Evolet is pregnant! Just in one night she's bloomed and not like she did before when she was paired with DJ.
She's been moved to the maternity cage tonight and given nesting material. Her mammory tissues seem to be swollen so she may be preparing to produce milk. And she's nesting a little.
My grandmother has bought a new house and is moving, so I will be moving into her previous home. Evolet will not make the trip until we are confident she will not be over stressed. Its only a 20minute drive, but we are taking it safe. Until then, she'll be in the care of my mother while I will visit daily.
We are very excited about this litter. We look forward to seeing their bubs grow and especially to seeing if we end up with downunders, which is very likely!
She's been moved to the maternity cage tonight and given nesting material. Her mammory tissues seem to be swollen so she may be preparing to produce milk. And she's nesting a little.
My grandmother has bought a new house and is moving, so I will be moving into her previous home. Evolet will not make the trip until we are confident she will not be over stressed. Its only a 20minute drive, but we are taking it safe. Until then, she'll be in the care of my mother while I will visit daily.
We are very excited about this litter. We look forward to seeing their bubs grow and especially to seeing if we end up with downunders, which is very likely!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Minor Update
Evie hasn't lost the pudge and seems to be plumper. We aren't sure if she's pregnant or not et, but we shall see :)
Isabeau has a little pot belly. We intend to put her back in with the girls and see if she continues to gain weight.
We talked to our mentor about breeding plans and have decided to take Pip out of retirement. Breeding a downunder to a hooded helps encourage the markings and will improve them as well. Pip is our only hooded (other than Navarre). He has good ears and he is very healthy. We intend to try him with Isabeau if she's not pregnant.
RRR Isabeau x RRR Pip Squeak
Russian Silver Berkshire DU Smoothcoat x American Blue Broken Hooded Teddy Rex
Expecting 100% dumbo, rex and smoothcoat. Expecting american blue, russian silver, russian blue, and a chance of RED. Could see agouti variations as well. Hopefully will contribute better size and improve the ears to the downunder line.
Isabeau has a little pot belly. We intend to put her back in with the girls and see if she continues to gain weight.
We talked to our mentor about breeding plans and have decided to take Pip out of retirement. Breeding a downunder to a hooded helps encourage the markings and will improve them as well. Pip is our only hooded (other than Navarre). He has good ears and he is very healthy. We intend to try him with Isabeau if she's not pregnant.
RRR Isabeau x RRR Pip Squeak
Russian Silver Berkshire DU Smoothcoat x American Blue Broken Hooded Teddy Rex
Expecting 100% dumbo, rex and smoothcoat. Expecting american blue, russian silver, russian blue, and a chance of RED. Could see agouti variations as well. Hopefully will contribute better size and improve the ears to the downunder line.
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