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Tara
06-22-2009, 06:19 PM
How often should I be feeding the formula? I just pulled up info from the nutrition site, and it says once per day! Is that correct? Whiney and Jelly Bean are estimated between 9-10 wks old.
If that's correct, OH DEAR!



0-2 weeks 6-8 2-2.5 hrs + 1 at night Formula
3-4 weeks 6 3-4 hrs + 1 at night Formula
4-5 weeks 5 4-5 hrs night optional Formula
5-6 weeks 5 4-5 hrs no night Formula and food
7-8 weeks 4 5 hrs no night Formula and food
9-10 weeks 1 once a day Formula and food

PBluejay2
06-22-2009, 06:24 PM
How often should I be feeding the formula? I just pulled up info from the nutrition site, and it says once per day! Is that correct? Whiney and Jelly Bean are estimated between 9-10 wks old.
If that's correct, OH DEAR!



0-2 weeks 6-8 2-2.5 hrs + 1 at night Formula
3-4 weeks 6 3-4 hrs + 1 at night Formula
4-5 weeks 5 4-5 hrs night optional Formula
5-6 weeks 5 4-5 hrs no night Formula and food
7-8 weeks 4 5 hrs no night Formula and food
9-10 weeks 1 once a day Formula and food


At nine or ten weeks they should be in the process of weaning, but if they're still takaing formula several times a day, don't sweat it. It certainly won't hurt them (unless you overfeed) but, in fact can help ensure they're getting all the vitamins, minerals and protein they need.

ddddyyyy
07-06-2009, 02:19 AM
I agree with Tara













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4skwerlz
07-06-2009, 05:45 AM
Yes, at their age the times/amounts of formula aren't nearly as crucial. As long as they're gaining weight, and you watch for diarrhea, which could indicate overfeeding. If you haven't already started them on solid foods, you should. Do this slowly to avoid tummy upsets. But continue to feed formula as long as they will still take it because it provides complete nutrition.

At their age, rodent block would be a good "first food."