need it or not, id rather be safe then sorry and ive always been brought up to use the bumpers..........
need it or not, id rather be safe then sorry and ive always been brought up to use the bumpers..........
anybody? about how far up do you hang the bumpers?
I could see the thought of the bumpers being a waste with bedding but i assure you it is not i use 2 inch PVC pipe mounted with PVC straps in my whelping box
Also i bulit in a double pane plexy glass viewing window to be able to check on the gyp and pups without disturbing them box is insulated with bulit in heat lamp and fan both controlled by dimmer switches just some food for thought
RoughNeck
could you post some pictures???Originally Posted by Eliman
The bumpers in my pic are 5 inches from the floor and in no way are they a waste of time. Especially if done properly, bedding shouldnt be packed in like crazy, only need enough to keep the dog /pups comfortable and dry.
Eliman I'm really feeling and digging your brood/whelping box design and construction. If at all possible for you to send us your plans for this it will be greatly appreciated by the community. Again big ups.
Dax
I use a 4x4 box with the bumpers on the side, I also use a heat light and small heater in the winter. The pic is a litter I had last January and I live in New England. So it holds up to all types of weather.
Nice plan on the whole
Three things worry me though:
1) It is very big, so some pups could straggle-off and get cold {although I see the heater, not sure how far it effects in cold weather if the pups straggles-off to a far corner};
2) It looks like the mama can jump out of there; and
3) The mama could bite and get electrocuted by the heater in the corner if she was a wild one.
Not criticism, just some thoughts. Also, if the dimensions were a little smaller (and if there was a top), the mama's body heat would warm the pups with no electrical heaters necessary.
That said, having a light source does help the mama do her job.
Jack
Thank you for the compliments, i will draw up the plans and post them it may take me some time to catalog the specs for that box. It will not be a easy build but it is worth it in my eyes i will post it soon as possible.
RoughNeck
What do you guys think is plenty big, but not too big?
I've been thinking 3x3 or maybe 3x4
I've seen 2x2 and 2x3 boxes work, but they are a bit small for my taste.
Let's hear it.....for a typical 40-50lb bitch - what would be a typical size whelping box?
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