Post by moletteuk on May 12, 2015 16:32:06 GMT
I'll refer this on to somebody more experienced with babies, but in the meantime I think it's likely to be due to competition for space or even food, even if this is only in their heads. It's such a stressful time for any animal to give birth, and with it happening to both in a short space of time and the upset of the dad being removed, who would otherwise assist in bringing up the babies, I think it's just one of those things.
You've done the right thing separating right away. I think you will have to keep them separately now until the babies reach 6 weeks and you then decide what to do with the babies. I would think there is some chance the mums may make friends again after the pressure is off and competition removed but it's difficult to say.
Do make sure the mums have plenty to eat, like I said before, they will likely need more vitamins and minerals and fat than usual.
You've done the right thing separating right away. I think you will have to keep them separately now until the babies reach 6 weeks and you then decide what to do with the babies. I would think there is some chance the mums may make friends again after the pressure is off and competition removed but it's difficult to say.
Do make sure the mums have plenty to eat, like I said before, they will likely need more vitamins and minerals and fat than usual.
