Diy whelping box ideas

When my Norfolk Terrier was pregnant I browsed the web to see how to build a whelping box. A whelping box gives the dam an opportunity to have some peace and quiet when she gives birth to her pupp…

It's official, we are expecting puppies! So we decided to build our own whelping box and playpen extension!

A whelping box (sometimes called a nesting box or whelping pen) is a container designed to keep puppies safe and warm during (and soon after) birth. It is crucial for the health of your puppies, however, to keep the whelping box clean and...

We’ve built a lot of whelping boxes in our day. Most of the whelping boxes were huge, 4′ x 4′ x 4′ ft monsters and while, very nice, some with hinged, drop-down fronts, seats, et…

Things to consider before whelping your first litter, plus how to prepare a whelping box and signs that indicate your bitch is due to whelp.

Whenever we do this document-a-litter thing on LabTails, I try to include some information about puppies or whelping or breeder-responsibili...

Making a home for mom and her puppies Your new litter of pups is adorable, and those cuties deserve their own space. Female dogs need to be contained with their puppies in one area for a few weeks after birth, and the best way to do so is...

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My nephew is expecting a couple litters of puppies in about 2 more weeks . He called me from Lowe’s this morning and he just sent me the picture of the 2...

Did you know that you can build a dog whelping box with a few basic materials? Check out these DIY whelping boxes you can try out yourself.

It provides the warmth necessary to comfort them post-birth and helps stave off illness. But is buying a whelping box heating pad worth it? Can’t you make one instead?

Building a Whelping Box The Easy Way