The Weaning of the Goldendoodle Puppies Begins
Posted by: Kate n Flip in beautiful goldendoodle photos, breeding goldendoodles, cute goldendoodles, diary, dog, dogs, doodles, english teddy bear dogs, extra large whelping box, golden doodles, goldendoodle, goldendoodle blog, goldendoodle breeding, goldendoodle puppy pics, goldendoodle puppy videos, hand feeding, millie, movies, puppies, puppy, puppy pack leader, puppy pen, puppy play fights, weaning, whelping kit, you tubeORANGE PUPPY IN FULL VOICE – SOUNDS LIKE A MONKEY OR EXOTIC BIRD LOL
THE puppies are growing so very fast and so are their appetites…
Millie can no longer just operate a “splash and dash” feeding regime…
She’s still being amazing and feeding them all regularly…
And we are helping by bringing her three at a time on a mat in the lounge…
She and indeed they like this attention and all the pups get a good feed…
But they are hungry demanding puppies and they need to feed almost 50% of the time…
So it might be a little early in regards to the puppy rule book (lol)…
But we have gradually begun the first steps towards weaning…
Not I hasten to add with anything other than mom’s milk substitute – Lactol Gold…
I made the first batch and tried to feed using a small tiny baby bottle…
But they were having none of it lol…
Switching to a syringe ( no needle ha ha) has had the desired effect…
LAPPING INSTINCTS HAVE TRULY KICKED IN NOW
And the little Goldendoodle puppies are taking at least 5 ml a feed !!!
It’s doing them the power of good – giving Millie a rest – and I love it…
There’s something quite magical about hand feeding a little puppy…
Their lapping instincts have really kicked in now…
I fill the syringe to 5 ml and gently drizzle onto their tongues…
They fix on and begin lapping – “Pinky” was the first and she does it quite beautifully…
Once they are full each pup is given to Millie who gives them a long top and tail…
Before they flop back into the nest and sleep it off…
Millie is always close by keeping an eye on the activities – and also waiting to empty the jug !!!
“WHITEY” SUCKLES THE SYRINGE WHILST MILLIE FEEDS THE ‘DOODLES
As you can see form the first video – they are all in good voice…
Whitey and Orange puppy have become the most vocal…
In full flow Orange pup sounds like an exotic bird or monkey lol…
We have been asked a couple of times for individual photos of the pups…
I can honestly say we are working on it – but they never seem to stand still for a minute lol…
We have some – but I think it might be best to do a short movie of them wandering around…
I got the idea after the stunning Red Puppy went for an explore…
RED PUPPY THE LITTER LEADER EXPLORES HER SURROUNDINGS
So watch this space for a brief video montage of each of the pups…
I’m back at work on Monday (long day aaargh) so I’ll leave it to Millie’s Dad…
We had visitors here yesterday…
A mum and daughter who are on the puppy list visited to catch a glimpse of the babies…
As you would expect they absolutely loved playing with them…
They return along with the rest of the families next weekend to make final puppy choices…
They are going to have an almost impossible job – they are all GORGEOUS !!!
MILLIE THE PROUD MUM AND HER LITTER OF GOLDENDOODLE PUPS
This has been an absolutely amazing experience…
The hard work and lack of sleep is more than worth it…
It seems each minute the puppies develop and something new happens…
We are absolutely loving it…
Millie has truly made a fantastic mum…
We are both so very very proud of our little girl…
AN INTERVIEW WITH MILLIE !!!
Last night was the first they all slept through…
Luckily for me I was on “Doodle Duty !!!”
After a great night’s sleep Millie and I have a new spring in our steps…
She’s going to need it as the little ‘doods are very active today!!!
As always thanks for your kind emails – phone calls and messages – keep them coming !!!
Lots of love Kate ~ Millie and the Doodles XxX
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