welshferret 4 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 I'm all set to line my bitch (Grey x Bed x Whip) with Glen (Strike while the Irons hot) - well know stud from Mike Brown, this weekend.... So - Looking for ANY tips for this stage on really - best feed, routine of feeds, anything all you guys n gals can offer me. I'm a 1st time breeder & even with reading all I have still want to make sure I give the pups the best start they can get (and to keep the mother in best condition). So far - general I've got is - feed normally for the 1st 5/6 weeks (I use 3/4 Red Mills Tracker & 1/4 Red Mills Racer with tripe/rabbit) then switch to high quality complete puppy food - for last 3 weeks - less but more frequent...is this how most of you do it or should I rethink this a bit ? Cheers in advance ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,170 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 My advice would be, find some good homes for the pups. Everything else you've said seems ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
donkdaniel 236 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Yes plenty of food mate and you won't go far wrong same when pups come costs a fortune but it's worth it when you see the pups bouncing along atb donk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest joball Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Too much protein for my likeing...that's a working dogs diet not a bitch in whelp. Feed mine hard and just a descent cibble nothing to high nothing to low in protei. Maybe abit of get etc fish to give her abit more goodness for the pups. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whippetmad 11 Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 red mills is what 28 percent protein? imo its to high for a pup of that age just go for the beta or somthing standerd but like i say just my opinion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny 2 367 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Take on board whats been said,and why not ask mickey for some advice? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BEARINATOR 2,867 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 red mills is what 28 percent protein? imo its to high for a pup of that age just go for the beta or somthing standerd but like i say just my opinion He is on about feed for his bitch that he is lining not for a pup Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoker 79 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 bitch in pups dry meal ffs.......strike while the irons hot ...good dog over the right bitch but he is a show dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welshferret 4 Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) Cheers - I'll cut out the Mills then & try her on something a little less packed with Protein - should I be looking for something around the 22% mark you think ?? & yeah - intend to speak to Mike for his opinion but variety is the spice of life Edited April 21, 2012 by welshferret 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest joball Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 About right mate 22% Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacher3161 1,766 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 You have chose the right type of whippet for starters.The last few litters of springers i have bred were reared on a good brand of puppy food and all were good strong pups pluss it makes it easier for the new owners to keep them on the same food [bANNED TEXT] they take them thus not having to change their food if they stuggled to get tripe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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