At 4 weeks (~30 days) the pups are likely still relying on their mother for
milk. What you saw was the initial "hey this looks interesting, I wonder if
I can put it in my mouth" syndrome that babies of ANY species seem to go
through. At that age, my babies kept trying to eat the corncob litter that
was in the cage. Typically, and Julian or someone may correct me if I'm
wrong, but I believe that full weaning occurs between 5-6 weeks of age, and
I typically separate the pups at 7-8 weeks.
-Will Bickler
Evergreen Gerbils Ltd.
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From: Donna Anastasi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Donna Anastasi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: weaning questions
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 19:14:55 -0400
I have seen Blossom's pups Petal and Rubyus (30 days old) eating in the
food bowl and drinking from the water bottle. Does this mean that they
are weaned from their mother's milk? or do they go through a period of
both eating on their own and nursing from their mother?
Also, at what age can pups be safely separated from their mother?
These two little guys are going to their new home Wednesday, But we're
going to have the family borrow Blossom for a few weeks so she can
continue to care for them for a while longer. They are so very sweet;
we miss them already!
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