kennel facilities for bird dogs

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We all help out with the puppies, for they are a lot of work if raised properly. Approximately 2 weeks before the female is due to give birth we bring her in the house and acclimate her to the change in routine. We have a nice whelping box that's kept in the kitchen so we can keep a very close eye on what's going on. Mom has her pups there, it seems like usually during the night, that way you get to stay up all night with her. The whole birthing process is watched very closely. Mom and the pups then stay in the house for about one month until we start to grind food, water, and milk replacer in a blender to start the change from milk to semi solid diet "gruel." Then out to the garage they go.