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X2...and mom sounds like she deserves a vacation.

:ep

You have some precocious ones! My Silver Fox kits were weaned by 6 weeks old (and never really harassed the doe) but a few of the New Zealand kits are still tying to get extra meals from mom at almost 8 weeks old.

I'd leave the nest box in the cage rather than removing it - some does can get nervous about changes when they're getting ready to kindle. If they're in your garage, they'll be protected from drafts and windchills, so should be good to go. Hopefully, mom will kindle in the nest box and cover...

Hey, @balloonflower - you know we're waiting to see those kits! I just feed lactating does the same alfalfa-based pellets they always eat (unlimited) along with hay - orchardgrass, timothy, etc. I mix some rolled oats and black oil sunflower seeds (about 10%) in with the pellets to provide...