Just had the first litter ...ever. I thought that I was totally prepared, but I soon realized that I wasn't. I am having major brain farts and have forgotten how to procede. So I just a couple of questions.
1) What do i do with the umbillical cords? Do I just leave them alone...cut them...tie them off...Not real sure.
2)When should I feed mom? I know that I have to clear out all of the babies and clean out the birth smell, but should I try to feed her right away or give her a day?
3)What size rat to feed to mom? Something smallish or a normal size (according to her pre-gravid girth)?

My head is absolutely spinning and I'm running around like a lunatic! Thanks for any help/advice. Boog

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