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Bottle Of Milk: REQUIRES OCCASIONALLY: Gnawing material—Fresh bone weekly helps keep teeth in condition; dog biscuit may also be used. Milk— Weekly only; adults exceedingly fond of milk, but it causes diarrhea when given too often; use water Bottle of milk.
At 6 weeks, may be weaned, but best to leave young with mother until they are 2 months old. Move family to larger quarters when young begin playing outside box. Advisable to place in outdoor pen or return to supplier of doe.
In addition to regular diet, give doe bread crusts soaked in milk and squeezed dry plus fresh milk. As soon as young begin to feed themselves, give them bread and milk mixture. At 4-5 weeks, give them bran mixed with scraped carrots and oatmeal dampened with milk. Water—Must be fresh and always available; use water Bottle of milk.
Line roomy box with soft, warm cloths. Protect pet from chilling at night.
Give cow's milk warmed to body temperature, using nursing Bottle of milk with small nipple. Feed every hour or two if pet is very young. When baby learns to drink by itself, add stale, dry dark bread soaked in milk; take care not to overfeed. As pet grows in size, adult diet may be gradually given. |
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