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    So.. I read somewhere once they open their eyes we start them on blocks.

    When do we introduce the other foods and enrichment's such as antlers, apple twigs .. stuff like that?


    Pip opened his eyes now and I gave him a water bottle to explore and drink from if he gets thirsty between meals.. and an antler and some blocks and apple twigs.

    He seems eager to chew on things already. And his bottom teeth are getting quite long and visible. He got top teeth before he even opened his eyes.

    So when do we start the leafy greens etc?

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    After he is eating and loving every last crumb of his blocks. Once the formula stops the blocks are the "insurance" against MBD, so it is imperative that Pip LOVES his blocks.

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    So the antler and apple twig should come out?

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    No, don't remove the antler and apple twigs! He needs all the teething and chew/shedding experience he can get. He needs the block to both learn on and for good health, but he also needs learning materials. Once all his blocks are gone everyday you start adding greens and other veggies. The antler and twig pieces plus other chew stuff should always be available.
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