In the UK, this was known as a 'pig rail' in the birthing pen and, as opposed to a pipe, was a small shelf but functioned in the same way so the puppies would slide underneath out of harm's way. Used for virtually every breed as you say as, unfortunately, accidents can and do happen in those early days.
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my dog is giving birth, help!
In the UK, this was known as a 'pig rail' in the birthing pen and, as opposed to a pipe, was a small shelf but functioned in the same way so the puppies would slide underneath out of harm's way. Used for virtually every breed as you say as, unfortunately, accidents can and do happen in those early days.
I have been to see it on a few occasions, I get dragged along with the family, I am blinkered to most cruelty I can not actively change, challenge or make any difference at all. I do admit I don't see them as the same as I see lack of intelligence or thought in cocks so it isn't quite as sensitive when watching it. I don't sit and watch it on TV on Sundays, put it that way.
You have to remember I'm used to run sighthouds so I'm not a complete ponce when it comes to animals and hunting or sporting chances of sorts. I just don't support it or are involved like I used to be.
It's called a "pig rail" because it is quite standard in farrowing houses. Sows are notorious for suffocating piglets.
The term "litterbox" is cute, however, given that in the US it is the name of the box containing kitty litter, in which indoor cats see to bodily functions.
Languages are fun!
dv8, glad to hear the pups are doing well, especialy the one formerly known as the runt.
