Boiler 'gone' .......

[Kath.Whitehaven]

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Afternoon Everyone

Just been told need new central heating boiler (!!!!!! :rant: ). Pups due any day now :sweating: - boiler unlikely to be in before New Year :rant: - what is going to be the best way to keep the pups warm :unsure: - there are so many different kinds of portable heaters but want to make sure we get the most suitable type.

They are going to in their 'own room' (dining room) as it is floorboards so any mess can be cleared up easily - thought about keeping them in the living room with us but didnt think that would be a good idea in the first few weeks particularly with people in and out over the holidays

So any useful suggestions as to best type of heater(s) = appreciated :thumbsup:

Cheers

Kath

 

[ahorsnall]

the plug in electric radiator type are good :thumbsup:

 

[sherry]

i have a convector heater u plug them in and they blow out hot air. these r good i use mine in the conservatory as thats where the dogs r @ the mo. only takes about 10 mins and its warm. hope all goes well with the pups, typical 4 the boiler 2 go now!

 

[Karen-Coral]

I always use one of those infra red heating lamps that they use on farms to keep chicks warm you can get them from West Cumberland farmers shop just hang it above where they are kept and keep out of the drafts ---ideal with pups--all the best Steve

ps also if you go to a bike shop they have some great boxes that the bikes come in that make ideal play areas or easy clean whelping boxes-you can dump afterwards--when soiled --hope this helps

 

[animalady]

Hi

pups thrive best with either under or above heat - i use heat lamps - infra red bulbs which give out heat - the pups then dont have to use their energy to keep warm but grow and develop much better.

you hang it above their sleeping area - it will give you instructions as to how high above - not too low down and if the pups are too warm at any stage they move away and then come back - its a great steady source of heat for them.

you can buy them from most horse outlets - do you have a countrywide near you?

heat pads are great also but only while the pups are tiny as when they are up on their feet and chewing it would be dangerous

best of luck

ps. my boilers dead too so i know how you feel - i have a heat lamp on above my bed too!!!!!!!!!

 

[Kath.Whitehaven]

Thanks everyone for your advice re the heating problem!!

- much appreciated!!! :huggles:

We've arranged to pick up a large box from a local electrical store - one which has been used for a freezer or the like, to use as a whelping box - so at least that's sorted - We don't intend to have any more pups so it didnt seem necessary to make or buy one.

Again thanks all

Kath :wub:

I always use one of those infra red heating lamps that they use on farms to keep chicks warm you can get them from West Cumberland farmers shop  just hang it above where they are kept and keep out of the drafts  ---ideal with pups--all the best Steve

ps also if you go to a bike shop they have some great boxes that the bikes come in that make ideal play areas or easy clean whelping boxes-you can dump afterwards--when soiled --hope this helps

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[gems]

we bring all our pups up for 6 weeks under a infra red heat lamp thay crawl awaywhen thay get to hot and go back when thay get cold vicki and mick

 

[Rebecca Claire]

I really feel for you. Glad loads of people have given you great advice :thumbsup: Wish you all the best and hope it all goes well :luck: :luck:

 

[comeonsteveuk]

Afternoon Everyone
Just been told need new central heating boiler (!!!!!! :rant: ). Pups due any day now  :sweating: - boiler unlikely to be in before New Year :rant:   - what is going to be the best way to keep the pups warm :unsure:   - there are so many different kinds of portable heaters but want to make sure we get the most suitable type. 

They are going to in their 'own room' (dining room) as it is floorboards so any mess can be cleared up easily - thought about keeping  them in the living room with us but didnt  think that would be a good idea in the first few weeks particularly with people in and out over the holidays

So any useful suggestions as to best type of heater(s) = appreciated :thumbsup:

Cheers

Kath

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just your luck get a infra red heat lamp best choice regs steve williams ps merry xmas and good luck with the birth

 

[Karen-Coral]

Meer Kats like them too-Lol

 

[Juley]

My pups are born and raised during the first few weeks in our small study and I use an oil filled rad which is safely behind the puppy pen, keeps the whole room warm.