Norskgra Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) I normally feed my nursing mothers a custard/pudding each day to ensure they have enough milk. The girls all love it. A couple of days ago, I gave Tyra hers and left the room for a couple of minutes. When I came back, I found our now 3 weeks old pup, Faith at the bowl eating some of the custard. Today, she kept barking at Tyra because Tyra was moving the bowl away from her so that Faith couldn't get any. Faith seems to really want some of it. Would it be okay to let her have a small amount? We started feeding her a small amount of mince yesterday and she ate most of it by herself. I wouldn't normally consider letting Faith have some but she is so determined that she wants it. The custard/pudding consists of the following: 2/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons cornflour 1/2 teas salt 1 can evaporated milk plus water to make up to 1 litre 4 egg yolks 3 teas vanilla. This normally makes enough for 4 meals for my girls. Edited January 16, 2010 by Norskgra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'd just be making her a plain egg yolk & milk mix, I don't think the salt & vanilla would be good for her. perhaps cook it for a minute in the microwave so its a slushy version of scrambled eggs. fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 yep- take out the flour/sugar/salt and vanilla, and make egg nog instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Also, from what you are saying about Faith, sounds like she is really ready for meals now, I'd be starting her on whatever you normally wean them on - she's letting you know she is ready - and feisty !!!! :-))) fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Well it wont kill them but Cornflour can cause constipation, which you would notice in mum, bit harder with 3 week pups until you see them straining. The concentration of flour is more for their little bodies too. Sugar not needed. Vanilla harmless so persephones suggestion of egg nog sounds a good idea. Sounds like the little piggy is ready for some food :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I normally feed my nursing mothers a custard/pudding each day to ensure they have enough milk. The girls all love it.A couple of days ago, I gave Tyra hers and left the room for a couple of minutes. When I came back, I found our now 3 weeks old pup, Faith at the bowl eating some of the custard. Today, she kept barking at Tyra because Tyra was moving the bowl away from her so that Faith couldn't get any. Faith seems to really want some of it. Would it be okay to let her have a small amount? We started feeding her a small amount of mince yesterday and she ate most of it by herself. I wouldn't normally consider letting Faith have some but she is so determined that she wants it. The custard/pudding consists of the following: 2/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons cornflour 1/2 teas salt 1 can evaporated milk plus water to make up to 1 litre 4 egg yolks 3 teas vanilla. This normally makes enough for 4 meals for my girls. Why all the sugar and cornflour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I don't understand why you would feed a bitch or a pup milk. Its not necessary for their diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Oakway, we use lots of milk & yoghurt here, as do my mentors. all of the dogs have been raised with it extensivley and have no problems with digestion. fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norskgra Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) Thanks everyone. Also, from what you are saying about Faith, sounds like she is really ready for meals now, I'd be starting her on whatever you normally wean them on - she's letting you know she is ready - and feisty !!!! :-)))fifi Thanks Fifi. We started her yesterday on some human grade beef mince with a bit of yoghurt. I put a couple of little pieces in her mouth and she ate the rest by herself. I have juct got home from work but apparently she nearly took my daughters fingers off eating her mince and yoghurt tonight. Faith wasn't happy when it was finished and wanted more. She is a real little pig. I will mix up some egg and milk for her when Tyra has her custard. That might keep her happy for a few seconds. ETA - I have some Wombaroo so will make it up on that. Edited January 17, 2010 by Norskgra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norskgra Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 I normally feed my nursing mothers a custard/pudding each day to ensure they have enough milk. The girls all love it.A couple of days ago, I gave Tyra hers and left the room for a couple of minutes. When I came back, I found our now 3 weeks old pup, Faith at the bowl eating some of the custard. Today, she kept barking at Tyra because Tyra was moving the bowl away from her so that Faith couldn't get any. Faith seems to really want some of it. Would it be okay to let her have a small amount? We started feeding her a small amount of mince yesterday and she ate most of it by herself. I wouldn't normally consider letting Faith have some but she is so determined that she wants it. The custard/pudding consists of the following: 2/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons cornflour 1/2 teas salt 1 can evaporated milk plus water to make up to 1 litre 4 egg yolks 3 teas vanilla. This normally makes enough for 4 meals for my girls. Why all the sugar and cornflour? That was the recipe that was on DOL. I am pretty sure it was originally posted by Dianne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I normally feed my nursing mothers a custard/pudding each day to ensure they have enough milk. The girls all love it.A couple of days ago, I gave Tyra hers and left the room for a couple of minutes. When I came back, I found our now 3 weeks old pup, Faith at the bowl eating some of the custard. Today, she kept barking at Tyra because Tyra was moving the bowl away from her so that Faith couldn't get any. Faith seems to really want some of it. Would it be okay to let her have a small amount? We started feeding her a small amount of mince yesterday and she ate most of it by herself. I wouldn't normally consider letting Faith have some but she is so determined that she wants it. The custard/pudding consists of the following: 2/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons cornflour 1/2 teas salt 1 can evaporated milk plus water to make up to 1 litre 4 egg yolks 3 teas vanilla. This normally makes enough for 4 meals for my girls. Why all the sugar and cornflour? That was the recipe that was on DOL. I am pretty sure it was originally posted by Dianne. I dont think I would have sugar cornflour or vanilla - it would look and smell yummy for humans but thats a lot of wasted carbs. It would be great for puppies without it.I let my puppies eat anything their Mums eat when ever they are ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norskgra Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) I normally feed my nursing mothers a custard/pudding each day to ensure they have enough milk. The girls all love it.A couple of days ago, I gave Tyra hers and left the room for a couple of minutes. When I came back, I found our now 3 weeks old pup, Faith at the bowl eating some of the custard. Today, she kept barking at Tyra because Tyra was moving the bowl away from her so that Faith couldn't get any. Faith seems to really want some of it. Would it be okay to let her have a small amount? We started feeding her a small amount of mince yesterday and she ate most of it by herself. I wouldn't normally consider letting Faith have some but she is so determined that she wants it. The custard/pudding consists of the following: 2/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons cornflour 1/2 teas salt 1 can evaporated milk plus water to make up to 1 litre 4 egg yolks 3 teas vanilla. This normally makes enough for 4 meals for my girls. Why all the sugar and cornflour? That was the recipe that was on DOL. I am pretty sure it was originally posted by Dianne. I dont think I would have sugar cornflour or vanilla - it would look and smell yummy for humans but thats a lot of wasted carbs. It would be great for puppies without it.I let my puppies eat anything their Mums eat when ever they are ready. Thanks Steve. I will make up a bigger batch of the milk and egg and give that to Tyra as well. ETA - Would you give Faith mix it with a whole egg or just the yolk? Edited January 17, 2010 by Norskgra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norskgra Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 I gave Faith some Wombaroo with egg mixed in this morning while Tyra had the last of the custard that I had made up. Faith loved it and started lapping it up straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Oakway, we use lots of milk & yoghurt here, as do my mentors.all of the dogs have been raised with it extensivley and have no problems with digestion. fifi I just never feed bitches or babies milk. I just don't see the point in it. However I have no problems if other breeders wish to use it. I also never feed pups slops for their first meal. I always use mince. Then onto chicken mince. However I always soften dryfood with a little water and add it to the mince. By the time they are on chicken mince I just add the dry food. I also never feed pups, puppy dry food, they go straight onto adult. I have never had a problem with doing this. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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