i always separate a day or two after the entire litter has their eyes open. i did an experiment and the only difference is a slight drop in weight, but they quickly catch up. and as adults end up weighing more then those that stayed with their mom, though it could have been coincidence i doubt it.

It just forced them to learn how to eat solids earlier. it may take a day or two for them to figure it out. if they dont just cram some food in their mouth until they chew it and then presto.

while they were weaning though instead of water i had diluted almond milk, which has NO nutritional value and is lactose free,but they like it better then water as bubs. then after you start to visually see that theyre eating a lot switch to water.


thats just what i do ^.^