Quarantine for the new UK guys
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Quarantine for the new UK guys
So we are coming up on 3 weeks since the delivery of the new UK mice. And normally at three weeks I would end quarantine. But for these guys...I worry. Is three weeks enough?
What are your plans for introducing them to the herd?
Since it seems that all four of my does are expecting or nursing...should I wait until after the pups are weaned?
Any thoughts? Or plans?
What are your plans for introducing them to the herd?
Since it seems that all four of my does are expecting or nursing...should I wait until after the pups are weaned?
Any thoughts? Or plans?
candycorn- Hopper
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Re: Quarantine for the new UK guys
Personally I would wait until after the babies are weaned and go from there
mouselover01- Co-founder / Admin
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Re: Quarantine for the new UK guys
Given the trouble some UK breeders have had with rotavirus, I would wait until you are certain that the pups are not ill, and then introduce. Introducing while they're still nursing could help the pups out, as they'll get a small immune boost as mum adjusts to the new locale. If they're flighty, though, you may not want to move the tanks/tubs around too much.
Laigaie- Hopper
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Re: Quarantine for the new UK guys
Laigaie wrote: If they're flighty, though, you may not want to move the tanks/tubs around too much.
That is the best part...the other mice are going down to the basement instead of those guys going up!
candycorn- Hopper
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Oh, hey! I think I remember you telling me that! The basement will be much more convenient, even if it is nice to have all the mice in your computer room.
Laigaie- Hopper
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Re: Quarantine for the new UK guys
I still have mine QTed. Did not realize it was three weeks already! Time does fly. Lol. I will be keeping mine QTed for at least another week or two, but that is just me. Lol
Re: Quarantine for the new UK guys
its not 3 weeks till monday....
Stina- Hopper
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Re: Quarantine for the new UK guys
Yeah, sorry to be confusing Kawmice, I said coming up on, but we aren't there yet!
candycorn- Hopper
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Re: Quarantine for the new UK guys
"Coming up on" may be a regionalism. I understood! We're more than halfway there!
Laigaie- Hopper
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Re: Quarantine for the new UK guys
Oopps! Haha!
Yea, it has been a very emotional week so I can see why I misunderstood. Lol.
My girls are doing great!
Yea, it has been a very emotional week so I can see why I misunderstood. Lol.
My girls are doing great!
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