[tammys]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Mother Nature has a way of making things all work out. At the time mom's milk starts changing, baby teeth start coming in.

It's great that you've begun the weaning process. But, since the teeth are in you can start experimenting with puppy food, grinding it a bit and softening whith either distilled water or goats milk or adding Gerbers rice cereal. Experiment. Just make sure that mom is out of the area when you do this. Offer about 4 times a day. Make sure you don't take mom completely (put her in at night) so, that you don't have her breasts burst on you.

We started the puppy food last week. I have been grinding it and making it mushy with water, and they are becoming more interested. Yesterday they actually went up to the bowl and ate on their own. Before that, they would lick it off our fingers, and we would slowly move our fingers toward the bowl.

I am planning on bringing her to them a few times/day so she won't get engorged and get mastitis. I had that twice in my life, and it was the sickest I have ever been. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

We absolutely have to keep her away! This morning, she heard me making the goat's milk, and saw that they were licking it up, so of course, she wanted some! They glanced up at her, but as soon as I told her to go to bed, they went back to their bowl.

So, it sounds like we're on the right track. Thanks!