Quote Originally Posted by cdavidson9 View Post
Since we are on the subject and it seems there are some experienced breeders commenting here, I had a question.

I have been breeding now for about 2 months or so. I have 3 trios that are producing very rapidly so I am very happy. However due to feeding off pinks, pups, and hoppers in the past, this is the first time that I will have the opportunity to have weaners and put them in a grow out tub.

My question is, what's the best way to determine a safe stage to seperate the weaner's? How do you know when they are eating blocks and not nursing anymore? I'd love to just sit and watch the hoppers/weaners for an extended period of time to see what they are eating or still nursing but being so busy it'd be much easier to just have a couple of easy indicators.

i'd appreciate any advice/comments! Thanks guys!
i normaly watch them and see if there eating but the best way to know when to take them out is when you see them drinking from the water bottle or what ever it is your useing.mainly if there drinking water then you can seperate them from mom.i breed asf rats and mice and i been doing that for a long time now with no problem. if you have runts or any that are realy small leave them in with mom for a extra week or 2 so they can faten up alittle.hope that helps