Remember to put a bumper guard around the perimeter of the whelping box so that she does not inadvertantly crush a pup between her back and the wall of the box. Just remember that if it becomes necessary to cut an umbilical cord use something dull so that it actually crushes the cord--just as...
Showing nicely at 5+ weeks. How many are you prepared for? My Berta Brown did not show that much at 5 weeks and just whelped 7--Aunt Jayne did not show at all at 5 weeks and just whelped four.