Virtual Breeding

The journey continues.........

A couple of your friends who expressed an interest in a puppy are showing a lot of excitement. They both want bitches so that they can breed. You have a couple of other friends who are still showing vague interest in puppies. They want bitches too. You're really hoping that you can get 9-10 puppies with most of them being female, as that's what your friends want, as does Kim. You've found out that the local pet store is selling golden retriever pups for $600 each, and although you didn't tell your friends you would be charging for the puppies, you are sure they'll pay $500 each, which means you could make about $4000. Of course, then you've got to deal with all the expenses, but you prefer not to think about them right now. Imagine seeing all those cute little puppies with their cute little noses learning how to walk.

You do notice as time progresses that Chickie is beginning to gain a little weight. She certainly is eating more. You've investigated the diet you need to be feeding her, and the raw chicken wings are being relished by her at each meal.

As the whelping date approaches, you start to get a little bit nervous about the impending birth. You're not sure if you should buy any books about breeding dogs. After all they are a little expensive, and you may never need them. You do have a look at one site but can't be bothered figuring out which ones to buy. It all just looks so complicated. Luckily, you know that Chickie is going to be a very good mother. You can feel it in your bones.

You do know at least that the average gestation time for a bitch is 63 days, but that you need to be ready from day 55 through to day 70, from the time the bitch is bred. You count on your fingers and work out that Chickie is due very shortly.

Chickie is already showing signs of nesting behaviour and has started digging big holes in your garden, which you try and discourage her from doing. You've made up a nice place for her in the laundry which should be convenient for all of you.

At day 56, you notice that Chickie is appearing a little uncomfortable. You are unsure what to do, and all of a sudden you wish you'd prepared a little better. But nevermind. It will be fine, you think. After all, every day in the wild millions of animals give birth.

The next day as you're getting ready to rush off to work, you notice that Chickie has some green fluid coming out of her back end.

Mmmmm... you think... this isn't good.

At this point you have another decision to make - do you go to work or do you stay home. Whatever the case, you're certainly not going to tell the boss that your Chickie is about to give birth and you need to be home. As if he would take you seriously if you told him that!

Decision Point

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You decide to stay home from work, and call in and tell the boss that you've got the flu. You are already thinking that you'll need another excuse next week when she actually whelps the litter. Let's hope this is just a false alarm. Click here to proceed.

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