As I watch this group grow, it is advantegeous to keep rearranging their area in small increments. Today, I removed the bumper and added an adjustable double water bowl. I am finding that they are drinking a lot more water now that Olive is not nursing them constantly. My feeding them solid food about three times a day allows Olive to slowly reduce her milk supply. She still goes in with them and nurses but they are not solely dependent on her now. I don't need the bumpers any longer because they have been able to regulate their temperatures for about two weeks now. As newborns, Olive and I must provide the proper warmth (and prevent drafts) for them to thrive. Plus, removing the bumpers allows them to see more of their surroundings - another new experience for them.
As I watch this group grow, it is advantegeous to keep rearranging their area in small increments. Today, I removed the bumper and added an adjustable double water bowl. I am finding that they are drinking a lot more water now that Olive is not nursing them constantly. My feeding them solid food about three times a day allows Olive to slowly reduce her milk supply. She still goes in with them and nurses but they are not solely dependent on her now. I don't need the bumpers any longer because they have been able to regulate their temperatures for about two weeks now. As newborns, Olive and I must provide the proper warmth (and prevent drafts) for them to thrive. Plus, removing the bumpers allows them to see more of their surroundings - another new experience for them.
It's hard to tell the stuffed animals from the puppies!
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