coursing_lad 45 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 hi just looking for a little advice , whats the best way to wean from mum to food , ive heard people say from 3 weeks old try some milky weetabix / rice pudding for 1st few days 3 times a day then gradually introuduce the chosen puppy food / barf diet continuing 3 times a day , small amounts and often ive always been told , any advice on this? all best CL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Guest sph1979 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I have a litter and just put minced up meat down. Why put weetabix down then change them to meat. a wolf mother doesnt give her young weetabix then put them on meat. Dont confuse them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coursing_lad 45 Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I have a litter and just put minced up meat down. Why put weetabix down then change them to meat. a wolf mother doesnt give her young weetabix then put them on meat. Dont confuse them its just what ive been told , hence why im asking advice .. thanks for your input anyways . CL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sph1979 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 if you need any other help mate you can pm me and i will give you my number. its hard work weening pups Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 It shouldn't be hard work at all: unless the bitch has dried up prematurely or rejected the pups they will wean themselves naturally as they grow. Put in some warmed sloppy (add a bit of warm water) minced meat in a flattish dish and watch them dive in! If they don't dive in the first day try again the next day. If the bitch has a lot of milk and is happy with the pups I've had pups that didn't want meat until nearly 4 weeks old, but I've also had big litters (12) where they needed meat much earlier and were scoffing sloppy meat mix and cleaning out gutted rabbits from 3 weeks old. Keep the bitch out while you let the pups feed, then let her back in when the pups have gone back to sleep and she will clean up the bed and any leftover food. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sph1979 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Mine are weened mostly the bitch only feeds them once now, they are lapping and eating meat. they are 4 weeks old tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doglost Co-Ordinator 4 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Ill probably get rollacked but dont use rice pudding at that age. Its got too much suar & stuff in it. Weak mince mix will be fine for them then started to add bits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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