Teri – biologically, Foxie was a mom, yes. But socially not really, since her 5 babies were taken away from within a few days after birth. One of Foxie’s offspring, her daughter Angie, lives at Save the Chimps.
In many cases, “breeders” were used to do just that – breed and give birth, and repeat. They take the infants to use them in research once they are big enough, and until then they are housed in nurseries. If mothers were to keep their babies with them, they would naturally nurse and would not be able to start cycling again until their baby was weaned. So a lot of times in order for the mothers to start cycling again they take the babies away. Thankfully there is a breeding moratorium in federally owned labs, however that doesn’t apply to private ownership so breeding does still occur.
Jordansays
Foxie is such a super troll mama! I love her so much. I love the ‘lone leg’ in picture #1….
Marsha says
I LOVE FOXY! It is great to see her so happy-thanks for all the great things you do for them.
Teri says
I just LOVE Foxie too! Silly girl with her Trolls 🙂 Was Foxie ever a Mama?
Debbie says
Teri – biologically, Foxie was a mom, yes. But socially not really, since her 5 babies were taken away from within a few days after birth. One of Foxie’s offspring, her daughter Angie, lives at Save the Chimps.
Michelle Chambless says
Debbie, Why were all of her babies taken away? Why would they breed her in the first place??
Debbie says
In many cases, “breeders” were used to do just that – breed and give birth, and repeat. They take the infants to use them in research once they are big enough, and until then they are housed in nurseries. If mothers were to keep their babies with them, they would naturally nurse and would not be able to start cycling again until their baby was weaned. So a lot of times in order for the mothers to start cycling again they take the babies away. Thankfully there is a breeding moratorium in federally owned labs, however that doesn’t apply to private ownership so breeding does still occur.
Jordan says
Foxie is such a super troll mama! I love her so much. I love the ‘lone leg’ in picture #1….
Debbie says
Great eye! I hadn’t even noticed that before. Hilarious.