Question about poo...

[Brokenangelr]

My bp has not pooped in probably about a month plus. She has at least 3 mice and a rat since her last movement and has a really bad case of sausage butt and her skin is stretching a bit around that area. Is there a way to tell if this need intervention? I understand there might not be but I figured I would ask. When applying very gentle pressure to the area it seems very bloated. She keeps eating just fine nut I am a little concerned that she hasn't gone yet. I know they go when they feel like it but I don't want to lose my first animal because I was not paying attention. Thanks in advance.

[Shadera]

Knowing BPs, she's probably waiting for you to clean her cage.

[John1982]

What are her enclosure temps?

[Brokenangelr]

She just had the paper towels changed about 2 weeks ago and her temps are hot: 88-92 cool: 78-82 ambient 79 and humidity 59%

[rebelrachel13]

I'm betting she's about to go. Usually, sausage butt is a good thing.

Good luck with the incoming poop!

[Brokenangelr]

I hope so. She has had sausage butt for the last 3 weeks at least. Whenever it comes, it will be epic!

[John1982]

You should go ahead and weigh her now then again after she goes. It's always fun to see how much they can drop in one sitting.

[Brokenangelr]

That's a promise.

[Brokenangelr]

I do try to weigh her on a regular basis. She is young (estimated hatch date of last Christmas) and I like to track her growth. Het last weigh in before her first rat was 325g.