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Here are her babies, now three days old and all doing very well indeed :-)
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/Maddiesbabes0001.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/Maddiesbabes0001_1.jpg
Lovely to see them all tucking in like that!
dinahsmum
18-02-2008, 01:13 PM
Ahhhh.
They're still colour coded - chocs to the rear, black to the front. Do they nab a nip and stick to it or is it first come first served?
A delightful picture Fran........ I had to laugh at the little black one on the right trying to squash his/her way in to the dinner table!! :-D
They all look as sleek as their mum too! :D
Ahhhh.
They're still colour coded - chocs to the rear, black to the front. Do they nab a nip and stick to it or is it first come first served?
They don't half squabble over the teats. They all seem to have their favourite one :lol:
Annestaff
18-02-2008, 02:04 PM
Beautiful puppies Fran :smt049
I'm so jelous all that lovely puppy breath :D
babycakes
18-02-2008, 02:52 PM
That is fantastic . They do look so sweet and doing very well too X
angieh
18-02-2008, 03:35 PM
My OH and I both joined in the excitement and the anxiety of their birth over the w/end. When they were all secure and fastened on, I went and got him to come and see the picture of them all lined up for their tea. Feel a bit tired now - not nearly as tired as your household and dear Maddie of course, but thanks - it was a real honour to feel a tiny part of the wonderful experience of birth! Please thank Maddie for us both :D :D :D :lol: :lol: :lol: :D :D :D:bighug:
borderdawn
18-02-2008, 04:02 PM
I like the pics with no collars Fran, Im not keen on them. I know others like them, its just me. Pups are looking great, chubby little things!
My OH and I both joined in the excitement and the anxiety of their birth over the w/end. When they were all secure and fastened on, I went and got him to come and see the picture of them all lined up for their tea. Feel a bit tired now - not nearly as tired as your household and dear Maddie of course, but thanks - it was a real honour to feel a tiny part of the wonderful experience of birth! Please thank Maddie for us both :D :D :D :lol: :lol: :lol: :D :D :D:bighug:
Thank you :-)
I like the pics with no collars Fran, Im not keen on them. I know others like them, its just me. Pups are looking great, chubby little things!
To be honest I don't always bother with collars and I've now decided to remove them as it's obvious they are all doing well and I can tell them apart anyhow :-)
Fran they are so gorgeous. Can't wait to come and see them. Kyle says they are adorable which is high praise from him. Give a cuddle to each of them and a special one to Maddie. She is such a good girl.
borderdawn
18-02-2008, 10:58 PM
To be honest I don't always bother with collars and I've now decided to remove them as it's obvious they are all doing well and I can tell them apart anyhow :-)
I can see the benefit in some cases, but Im just not keen myself.
Dawn.
Wow Pk, they are beautiful, lovely shiny coats and all good sizes too....Well done...
Grete
19-02-2008, 09:00 AM
They are amazing Fran! SO cute :) Can I come and visit (I might be wearing a big coat with lots of pockets that could hide things in....) ;)
dinahsmum
19-02-2008, 09:07 AM
When do you anticipate the first eyes open Fran?
When do you anticipate the first eyes open Fran?
10 days onwards DM :)
ellenlouise
19-02-2008, 01:36 PM
Can't wait for eyes to open they are the most gorgeous puppies. I'd make sure you lock your doors at night Fran or your going to get lots of catsey members sneaking into the house for puppy cuddles. :-)
5 days old :cool: ....
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/pups5daysold0001.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/pups5daysold0001_1.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/pups5daysold0001_2.jpg
Claire m
20-02-2008, 11:53 AM
Aww such beautiful puppy's. I want one LOL. Do black labs often have white flecks in them, not that yours have, i have seen some that do is that normal ?
angieh
20-02-2008, 12:36 PM
How's Maddie doing Fran? Those pups are SO lovely, I can't think of wonderful enough words for them - how glossy are their coats?
Love the last pic with the pup all snuggled up under Maddie's chin...:D
Aww such beautiful puppy's. I want one LOL. Do black labs often have white flecks in them, not that yours have, i have seen some that do is that normal ?
Most Labradors of all 3 colours will have a few stray white hairs somewhere on their bodies. The most usual place for a few white hairs is under their elbows, between the back legs and between the pads of their feet :)
How's Maddie doing Fran?
Awww she's doing great now thanks :D
Claire m
20-02-2008, 01:41 PM
Most Labradors of all 3 colours will have a few stray white hairs somewhere on their bodies. The most usual place for a few white hairs is under their elbows, between the back legs and between the pads of their feet :)
Thanks for that fran i did wonder ;)
dinahsmum
20-02-2008, 02:03 PM
How much does poor Maddie have to eat to grow those little monsters Fran? What will be the maximum before they start weaning?
(Sorry - it's a bit like 20 questions here isn't it?)
What will be the maximum before they start weaning?
Sorry DM, I've not quiteunderstood the question..I'm blonde :roll: Maximum what in what respect??
Maddie is currently consuming twice the amount of food she would normaly have if not a little more. She is having four meals a day and occasionally a snack in the middle of the night too ;) This will increase as the babies grow and demands are greater on her and at that point I'll feed to the demand really.
Just thought I better add that Maddie is not fed commercial food. Unlike with commercial food, raw feeding isn't just about increasing the quantity, it's more about feeding the right foods for her at this time
dinahsmum
20-02-2008, 04:04 PM
Sorry - unclear question.
This will be easiest (I think)
How much more food is she eating now, compared with 'adult maintenance' when not pregnant or nursng?
How much more food will she eat in say 2 weeks time (when the pups are taking their maximum from her and not yet eating for themselves)?
Double normal? Normal and a half? Three times normal?
Ah I understand now :lol: She's roughly having double the amount of food now DM but slightly different diet from what she would have if not nursing. Roughly around 3 x the amount when demand is highest. Although in raw feeding terms this doesn't necessarily equate to 3 x extra volume, rather the quality/type of food
My how they have grown already. They are really gorgeous just like mum and dad.
Wow, that picture of Maddie with baby snuggling against her is the most precious thing. Just adorable! The colour of the brown coats is so unbelievably shiny, I didn't realise dogs came in high gloss finish ;)
She pledged tham first Yola haha.
Fran they are so cute!!!!! Lucky you. Congratulations Maddie.
random
21-02-2008, 03:01 PM
Love the wee choccies Fran, best of luck with them!
I received this email tonight :cool:
Hello this is emily from the XXX family who is gettin 1 of your pups i am really exited i cant wait. I have been wanting a black lab for ages now i finally get 1. i am looking foward to be meeting u and the pup! From Emily XXX (the daughter of the XXX family age 11) XxXx
So how could I resist such an excited little girl? I took some photo's especially for her and emailed her back..here's the piccies I took
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/blackboy0001_1.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/blackboy0001.jpg
Elaine
21-02-2008, 08:57 PM
Awww, she's gorgeous:D
She sounds like one happy little girl Fran :D she will love those photos!
Fran I've asked you before and I will again. Can I come live with you???:lol: :lol:
Grete
22-02-2008, 11:26 AM
Awwww those pics are so sweet!! That little girl will be beside herself with excitement after seeing them :)
Lovely thing to do for her :)
babycakes
22-02-2008, 07:02 PM
How very precious to have such fantastic pictures
ellenlouise
22-02-2008, 07:24 PM
They are gorgeous. What lucky owners I would loved to have had real baby pictures of my animals.
angieh
22-02-2008, 08:22 PM
What a lucky little girl! I hope she and her pup grow up happily together Lol!
borderdawn
22-02-2008, 09:10 PM
Nice puppy Fran, looks to be a contented one too!
What a lovely e-mail. I am sure she will be thrilled with the pics and even more thrilled when she final gets her puppy home. It is nice for new owners to get baby pics that is why I do a cd of photo's of my kittens for their new owners.
Gorgeous pups Fran, they look so happy, healthy & contented. Well done Maddie!
ellenlouise
06-03-2008, 01:22 PM
Any updates and pictures?
angieh
06-03-2008, 02:50 PM
Yes Fran - have they got their eyes open?
Yes Fran - have they got their eyes open?
Hi yes they have :D running around the whelping box now. So cute! need to get some update piccies ;)
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