Ok, our deefa's birthing story!
Mon evening very very restless, whinging, wouldn't let me sleep. Had to sleep on the flooor next to her.
Tues am restless again, wandering constantly.
Tues 1pm ish trying to hide in enclosed spaces. Puppy 1 pops out. Dog abandons puppy and hides under bed. Puppy is introduced to mum and she cleans puppy up, but doesn't feed her. An hour or so later, restless again, pacing, pup arrives. Last pup (number 8) arrived at 10pm.
Each time it was obvious when one was going to be born. She had them in rediculous places, all around the house and even outside . Follow her everywhere!
They don't usually start feeding until all have arrived, although ours started feeding after pup 7.
If it is mums first litter she may not know what to do or what on earth is happening to her. Reassure her, and make sure she is introduced and encouraged to clean each pup.
dh had to break the sack, tie the umbilical, and check mouth was clear for the first one.
Its fab. I wish we could have another litter.