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laurieb
Baby Degu
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| Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:08 pm Post subject: Will the new ones be OK? |
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I was just a little curious about an upcoming situation. 
Lilly had her litter on Friday. Everyone is doing great! All 8 of them. They are EVERYWHERE! 
Milly is going to have a litter, probably within the week, because I can see the babies moving inside her.
All 3 of our adults cuddle with Lilly's pups. Milly more than anyone.
When Milly's pups arrive, is the older pups going to let the younger ones eat, or are they going to be in their glory, having 2 nursing moms?
I haven't seen this situating on any forums. Has anyone had to deal with this?
I think Milly's litter will also be a large one, since I can see the pups moving, as I could with Lilly. 
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amethystbelle
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They should be fine and the mums will both take care of the babies and the younger and older babies will all interact. This is what happens in the wild as they have large communal nests 
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beti
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| This is what happens in the wild as they have large communal nests |
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What do you think about alfa male in the nature? Is he the father of his daughter pups? What abot genetic problems than? |
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