(off topic) weaning pen/puppy pen setups
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(off topic) weaning pen/puppy pen setups
Submitted by momto2bullies on April 20, 2010 - 10:30pmHello, everyone
I was wondering if anyone had photos of the weaning pen or puppy pen setups you might be willing to share. we have a litter of 5 bully babies that are 3 1/2 weeks old now and I want to setup a weaning pen for them as they are now in a 4 x 4 whelping box . I have several things to use just unsure of best route to go. I have one of the sturdy black metal type ones on wheels that has the grate flooring with removable potty trays below and I also have a metal indoor/outdoor exercise pen. any suggestions or advice would be much appreciated .
Beth
Beth
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Here is what I use
I get a roll of linoleum at Home Depot ($20) and the 14 or 16" high wire closet shelving. Cut the short side of the pen the the size of 3 pieces of newspaper. Put the lip endge down and use cable ties to make the pen.
Then I put a blanket over the linoleum, bedding at one end, newspaper at the other. Layer the newspaper and 2 times per day, change the blanket and mop the linoleum.
When the puppies are done, cut the cable ties, and you can store the puppy pen flat in almost no space at all. I throw away the linoleum.
This has worked really well for me.
Diana
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question, your the third person now
that i have seen using the linoleum. what purpose does it serve if its alwasy covered with a blanket?
just curious.
thanks for sharing...clver set up that is convienently stored!
Rhiann, Samson, Mia, & Oy
RIP KARMA
Re: question, your the third person now
I have hard wood floors with oriental carpets.
The linoleum means I don't have to roll up the carpets and it protects the carpets and floors.
The linoleum is too slick for babies to walk on, so the blanket gives them traction.
When I change the blankets and bedding, the linoleum can be mopped with bleach water to disinfect the area.
New blanket, bedding and newspaper and it takes about 10 minutes to clean the puppy pen.
Diana
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