They are just learning how to get intake without sucking! That is licking...they start lickinging from a syringe tip, or off the end of your finger, then they will lick from a shallow saucer, not anything with any depth...as they get older 6-8 weeks, they will be able to actually lap from a bowl....as far as momma not wanting to nurse them, how old is momma? As mommas get older, sometimes they start cutting off nursing times....if I have a momma that shows signs that she no longer wants to nurse or "mother" or fool with babies, I usually start thinking about retirement. Usually, they will coddle and teach and interact and wean babies and do the socializing within the litter domain, even up to the 12-14 week period....of course, they are cutting back on nursing, but they will even allow the babies to fall asleep for naps or a bedtime, just sucking....I just adore watching mommas with their babies.....all the teaching they do!....they know exactly what they are doing and act accordingly! When my ladies begin to loose that mothering instinct, when it looks like they are just over fooling with kids, they are retired....if you listen to them, they will tell you when it is time!
Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 12-05-2012 at 05:26 AM.
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