Building a Whelping Box

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How big should it be?

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Bedding

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There are 4 different ways to make a whelping box out of wood, PVC, kiddie pool and cardboard. Each comes with video instructions and they are super easy to make. Click below to view them.

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Building a Whelping Box

How big should it be?

Bedding

There are 4 different ways to make a whelping box out of wood, PVC, kiddie pool and cardboard. Each comes with video instructions and they are super easy to make. Click below to view them.

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