hunter bull X 23 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hey guys got a litter of lurcher pups that will be 3 weeks old on sunday just wondered what peoples views were on the best thing to wean them on for a good start for strong pups. Thanks in advance for any replies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 i just go straight onto minced beef and chicken i never bother with porridge or anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hunter bull X 23 Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 I was thinking about doing that paulus do u feed it raw from the start or boil it ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 I was thinking about doing that paulus do u feed it raw from the start or boil it ? raw mate, just a handull on a plate and build up from there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hunter bull X 23 Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 What age would u suggest starting with that paulus i was thinking 3 weeks they are walking around an always trying to get into the bitches food now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 What age would u suggest starting with that paulus i was thinking 3 weeks they are walking around an always trying to get into the bitches food now. 3 weeks is fine just put some on the ends of your fingers and see if they will take it, it doesnt take them long to get the idear mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hunter bull X 23 Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Cheers for the help paulus.ill give it a go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam_Chuck 256 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Even mix some goats milk in with the beef mate make it a bit softer even mash it down so they nearly just drink it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hunter bull X 23 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) Cheers adam iv been just putting a few spoons of chicken mince in a dish an they have been destroying it they love it an they seem to be managing fine just as it is, as u can see they are well fed haha Edited November 16, 2012 by hunter bull X 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Strong looking pup Good idea to worm them now as well: immature round worms are nearly always present at birth, even if the bitch has been wormed. Worm the pups every three weeks: the length of the round worm cycle: amazing what a difference it makes to growth rate if they are wormed early and regularly. That's what I do at any rate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hunter bull X 23 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Ye thanks skycat i wormed them on sunday at 3 weeks an did the bitch as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam_Chuck 256 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Yea mate as skycat says keep them well wormed. I got a pup a few years ago wasnt wormed and was lucky to be alive tbh was a mess. Pup looks really healthy and strong mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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