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  • 26-06-2009 11:35am
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    superfear
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    I have 2 week old springer pups, and i am wondering when should i start feeding them myself and what would be the best food for them.
    thanks all


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    babystrawberry
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    Are these orphan pups?
    If not orphan pups why ahve you bred a bitch without knowing this information previously?

    Generally it is about 4-6 weeks old, I would feed well soaked nuts (make sure they are the right type. Always ensure they are well 'mashed up with your hands' (generally more the case if the pups are a small breed)


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    Toulouse
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    No, he bred without doing any research it seems from some of the questions he's asked over the past while.

    Pups are usually starting to be weaned at about 3/4 weeks. You need to get them a good quality puppy food and soak it either in water or puppy milk replacement until very mushy. As for amounts why not sign up to a forum with some people who have actually bred pups http://www.irishdogs.ie/Forum/default.asp


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    superfear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭superfear


    ohh my god, you people are so hypocritical. I have done plenty of research but i thought to myself (stupidly) that maybe some nice people on here have bred before and know from first hand experience, then i wouldn't be following a dummies guide to breading. I care very much for my dog and only want the best for the pups, which is why I'm trying to cover every angle.
    If someone asks for a bit of help, then HELP or don't HELP. Do not try and lecture or presume what you do not know.


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    babystrawberry
    Registered Users Posts: 292 ✭✭babystrawberry


    Apologies if you took offence from my post superfear, when i read your post first i assumed that you had not done the research, hence asking the question


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    looserock
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    superfear wrote: »
    If someone asks for a bit of help, then HELP or don't HELP. Do not try and lecture or presume what you do not know.

    + 1.

    Scrambled egg is pretty good to get them started and then after a few days mix it with the soaked food, gradually give less and less egg and more soaked kibble.


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