when to wean

my female finally had her babies today. when should they be weaned?

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Originally Posted by trikesorz

my female finally had her babies today. when should they be weaned?

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should and can are different answers

should is whenever you feel fit
can is when their eyes are open.

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I usually let them in with momma until 4 weeks. Anything after that and you can get into trouble. They can become sexually mature around 5 weeks old.

If you're not in a high production breeding system 28 days is fine. You can wean them fast than that, but if you don't have to wean them faster 28 days is pretty much ideal.

I don't know what week I wean mine on, I pretty much go with what I think/feel. I wean when their eyes are open and they are active. If they are active they are eating solid foods.

They can be weaned as soon as 21 days.

I usually wean at 21-24 days

whenever you see them eat solid food