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I did try using KMR but by then, they were asleep and not eating. Probably too tired. I'll try again in about an hour or so. I just read one person's experience where after hand feeding for 4 days, the doe finally started lactating. I hope that is my experience.

Just an update. I tried massaging the belly and around the teats for a long time. I eventually let the babies have a go at them and although they sucked and sucked, it never seemed like they got anything out. I never saw any milk. Is it possible that it's already dried up after 48 hours and that...

No peanuts. Just 4 babies.

Yes. I checked for milk but didn't see anything coming out. The teats are quite buried under all that fur too and don't appear to be swollen.

I just figured out how to attach an image. Wish I could attach a movie file because that shows a better look. I can email it though if you want to PM me your email address. When I get home I'll check to see if it's hydrated. Will trying to "force" the teats to produce milk throw off the...

A little background... I have actually raised several successful litters before but they all went without a hitch. I have a new doe about 7 months old that just had her first litter. A mini rex. She didn't pull much fur, the babies were born on the wire floor but we quickly put them in the nest...