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You fellowa that use PVC pipe for the rails in side the welping box. would tell me what is the best size? Thanks

I used 2"...... Sched 40 pipe

This might sound foolish, but what is the pvc pipe for.

side rails to keep mother from lying on pups by the sides& corners

Please post a picture if you can so I can see what you mean by rails and how they work. Thanks in advance.

I use 2x4s in mine about 3 inches off the bottom with the 4 side off the wall. works fine

I use shelving scraps to make whelping boxes, but the principle is the same.
The pup can fit under the rail, but mom can't. Really makes a difference in pup survival rate.
BTW,,,,, "Fat Sara" had pups Monday night, so the whelping box is full
http://www.seventhsonbeagles.com/puppies/index.html


tom

I used 2 inch pvc

Here's my whelping box set up. Notice the PVC pipe that is painted different colors on different sides? That's so I can put it back together exactly as taken apart when I'm done with it. After I wean the pups and they go to the kennel I take the hog rail apart, fold up the whepling box and put the rail in it for storage out of the way. The red handles in the front are slide latches that latch the front and the back to the sides. Pull out on the latches, the sides are hinged and lay down flat onto the pallet.

Thanks for the pictures they helped me understand what you were talking about.

I thought you had seen this one in person.