All of my non-first time females will readily take their pups (and pretty much any other) with no problems. Toward the 5th day they do tend to kick at them a bit to get them off the nipple.


2.5 weeks seems a bit early to be on solid foods. Most strains are 45 - 80 grams at 5-6 weeks. There are however "jumbo" strains, a 7 day old pup will be the equivalent weight and size of 2-3 week old pups. Ive never heard of or seen jumbos start on solid foods that early though. That would have been a great litter to "experiment" with.

Bryan