In a message dated 1/27/2010 2:22:30 P.M. Central Standard Time, Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx writes: You take the puppies temps every 4 hours? Wow. (I just have thermometers around the whelping box at different heights and I watch mine, can tell how they are laying if they are too hot, etc.). I found this rather interesting too, and probably unnecessary. If the pups were crying constantly I would...... Everyone thinks crying pups are hungry. They are not. They cry when they are cold or the temp is just not right. If all is quiet, frankly I would leave them be, but that is me. Warm pups would starve to death and never make a sound. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't". ..Frank A Clark ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================