Are rat pups already weaned?

[Quacking-Terror]

I picked up a dozen or so rat pups today, eyes still closed. I'm assuming that means they are not weaned? If so, how should I feed them until their eyes open/they start eating solid food? I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask. If not, I apologize. Thanks for any info you can provide.

[RichsBallPythons]

they arent ready to be weaned till their eating and drinking on their own.

Eyes closed is indicator their still suckling the mom and not ready.

[Quacking-Terror]

That's what I thought. Considering I don't have access to a female rat, what should I do? Warm milk in an eyedropper?

[RichsBallPythons]

You can try it but most do better on enfamil baby formula

[Quacking-Terror]

Alright. Thanks. I'll try and scrounge up some cash to get some.

[tomfromtheshade]

I wouldn't even attempt it. I would just freeze them for use at a later date. I have done the dropper feeding routine for one rat before, but could never in my wildest dreams imagine doing it for twelve LOL.

[ballpythonluvr]

Rich is correct. I had two pups that still had their eyes closed and I used Enfamil baby formula and they did just fine.

[Quacking-Terror]

They are doing well, starting to open their eyes and explore other food sources. I'm not the one feeding them, though. I'll be the one feeding them to the snake . If I freeze them, he won't eat them. Picky little....