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    Question about poo...

    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.

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    Re: Question about poo...

    Knowing BPs, she's probably waiting for you to clean her cage.
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    What are her enclosure temps?

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    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%

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

    Good luck with the incoming poop!

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

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    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.

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    That's a promise.

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    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.

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