Article: Their eyes should be open and they should have fur, they should be able to hear and they should be able to walk and eat immediately. If any of the pups is definitely alive, but is not alert or able to see or walk then contact your vet immediately. The pups do not require a heat lamp or heating pad. They should be kept at the same comfortable temperature as the adults. It's best to give the mother and pups some uninterrupted rest if they seem to be doing fine. If you are concerned about the mother or have serious health worries about one of the pups contact a vet immediately, however. Guinea pig pups and new mothers can decline quickly and the only real way to tell is from their weight. You should be able to handle the pups from birth, the mother won't mind. At birth the pups should weigh roughly 2 to 3 oz. It is likely that all of the pups will have lost a little weight, but if one of the pups is significantly lighter than the others or has lost more weight, provide some hand-feed mix from a spoon and give them 15 minutes of one-on-one with their mother three times a day. Wait 24 hours after the birth to give additional feeding for one of the pups as it takes this long for some pups to begin feeding at all. Use this to determine if any pups require any additional feed and if the mother is doing well or becoming ill. Toxemia and calcium deficiency are still a threat for the first week after birth, so look out for signs of illness in the mother and continued weight loss. Daily weighing should continue for the first three weeks. The pups will likely lose weight for the first three days, but after this it should pick up again. If the weight does not pick up, or a pup does not improve with additional feeding, consult the vet. The mother's weight will vary for a few days whilst she re-adjusts but should settle within five days. If it declines every day or continues to change after 5 days, consult the vet. If the mother and all of the pups appear to be doing well there is no need for an immediate trip to the vet, but they should be seen in the first week in case there is something you have not picked up on. Use alfalfa hay as well as grass hay for both the mother and her pups, and vitamin supplements for the mother. Provide additional vegetables and increase the amount of these over the next few weeks as the pups begin to grow and eat more. Continue to provide fruit for the mother, but not for the pups as the acid will be too much for them. The pups will be able to eat solid food from day one, and the mother will introduce them to new food herself. Have a vet sex the pups to avoid any accidents. The female pups should be kept with their mother and the males removed. Introduce the male pups to the father and any other boars you have. Make the introductions gradual as the adults will be a lot larger and could do them serious harm. Whilst brothers will be fine to be housed together throughout their lives, they may never get on well enough will other boars to be permanently housed with them. Some pups will be weaned a few days before or after, but this is the average. The pups should weigh 5 to 8 oz. Once the pups are weaned, the mother should not require vitamin supplements anymore, unless you gave them to her as part of her regular diet anyway. If you are not certain that the pups are weaned at 21 days, the males should be removed anyway to prevent pregnancy. They will have been eating solids from a few days old so will cope without their mother's milk at this age. Gradually introduce the other females and carefully monitor the situation. It may take several days for them to begin living together. Just because they are the pups of a familiar guinea pig, this does not mean that they will be accepted immediately.
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Expect that the pups are born alert and 'ready to run' as miniature versions of adult guinea pigs. Leave the mother and pups alone for a couple of hours. Weigh the pups and mother the same day as the birth. Weigh the pups and mother again the next day. Continue to weigh the pups and mother daily. Get the vet to check the mother and all of the pups. Continue to provide the enhanced diet. At three to five weeks, the males become sexually mature, so sex the pups and separate them at this age. The pups will be weaned at 21 days. Reintroduce any sows you may have removed to the female pups at three to four weeks.
Article: Your poor toy may be covered with gross lint from over-playing with it. When you vacuum your stuffed animal, it removes the dust and dirt. It's like an air shower! If the animal is way too dirty for vacuuming, give your toy a bath by putting it in the washing machine, or you can hand wash it yourself. Just be sure to read the washing instructions for your toy. Nobody wants a naked toy! The best store to buy clothes will be toy stores or places that let you make a bear/stuffed toy. If they have a cut or tear, stitch them up. If you don't know how, ask around your family and friends. It's kind of like going to the doctor's for stuffed animals.
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Vacuum or clean the animal regularly. Get or make your stuffed animal some clothes or accessories for it. Stitch them up carefully when needed or else they'll be all worn out.
Article: A mime is instantly identifiable by their signature makeup. A white base for the face is traditional for mimes. Find a white "grease" or paint and apply it all over your face with a sponge or brush. Your natural skin tone should not show through the white makeup when you are done. Be sure not to get to white makeup in your eyes. You might also try small circles of light pink blush for a happy or girlish mime. After you've applied the white base, apply thick black eyeliner all around your eyes. Then, go over your natural eyebrows with black paint. You can also add stylized "tears" running to the middle of the cheekbones. Finish with black or dark red lipstick. Keep in mind that you can alter the makeup to your character and preference. Serious mimes might not wear the classic "costume" anymore, but you can wear this costume as a beginner. Find a black-and-white horizontally striped shirtideally with a boat neck and three-quarter sleeves. Wear dark pants, black suspenders, white wrist-length gloves, and a black bowler hat to complete the look. You can also wear a black or red beret. This outfit and make-up has been a tradition of many famous mime artists, including the legendary Marcel Marceau. You do not need to dress this way. In fact, it is considered a cliche by modern mime artists. If you wish to create a character, adopt a mood with your clothing, makeup, and lighting. For instance, you may wish to highlight the plight of the homeless sleeping out in the cold during winter. Paint on a sad face, wear tattered clothing, and use dim lighting. Think through a story that allows you to mime trudging despair as the homeless person seeks shelter for the night.
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Apply the white base. Add the dark makeup. Wear the traditional black and white striped mime costume. Choose a costume for your character.