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Breeding 101 / Re: I saw a patch of blood after my chin gave birth today

« on: April 17, 2010, 10:26:18 AM »

Hi Jo Ann,
Thank you for your reply. I've been worried sick.
Yes indeed - my first kit! He (or she) is soooooooooo cute!! 

I think it has been past 12 hours after she delivered the kit to when I saw the patch of blood... it could be more as I didn't get to witness the labor process. I've been checking up on her every now and then but I don't think I see anymore...
That patch of blood was about 2 inches long, and about 0.5 inch width... it looked kind of sticky to me.

Is this considered normal? I just can't stop worrying.

Thank you,
Eleni

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Breeding 101 / I saw a patch of blood after my chin gave birth today

« on: April 17, 2010, 09:32:17 AM »

Hi,
My chinchilla gave birth this morning to one kit. I've separated both mum and kit from the dad.

The mum looks fine, but her bottom seems to be a bit damp. I just saw a patch of blood (bright red) on one of her wooden ledges.

I'm really worried as I don't know if this is normal. I've not given her any dust bath, so I'm not sure if this is an infection or not?

Please advice,
A really worried pet owner.