I use the same thing except it is from Dura Whelp's website and it comes with a mesh sling for the puppies. It goes up to 15 lbs. and does 1/10th oz. It is digital and you can also use a shopping bag and zero it with whatever you are using to hold the puppies. Works great for me.
to what Carol posted and Teresa's second link (ordered it from Amazon). I like the lips that keep a wiggly pup in place. Very accurate in low and higher ranges. I can use it by myself, even with... more
I have this postage scale that I've used for my newborns and up to a week or two old. Have had for more than 8 years and it still works great. Measures in very small increments so you can watch for... more
I really like it. I use a kitchen bowl scale for the first couple of weeks. http://www.soehnle.de/en/products/kitchen-scales/digital-kitchen-scales.html?sy_produkt [id]=41&cHash=b192a13c16
Hi When the puppies were first born I used a digital kitchen scale with a bowl on it. As soon as they reached the 6 lbs mark I had to quickly figure something out. I decided to use a mid-wife idea. I ... more
some mesh bags that you wash delicates (laundry) in. I saw something similar for sale at a breeder supply source and it was around $50! Mine, like yours, was very reasonable.
I just held it or my husband held it. We are going to secure an anchored hook and chain from the ceiling that will be at a comfortable level for me to use on my own. My scale weighs up to 110 lbs. I... more
Re: Hanging Scale made my life way easier.... — linda@omg,Sun Jun 17 09:15
I could never get it to '0' and get an accurate reading. I went to a baby scale because it was easier to just lay them in the basket for the first week or so than futz with the sling. I think I will... more