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UncloudedEyes
Aug 11, 2012, 09:57 AM
Is it normal for baby rats to drink from their mother after three weeks still, even though they eat and drink water? Now that they can eat and drink, do I separate them so they stop drinking from the mother?

tickle
Aug 11, 2012, 10:00 AM
The 'pups' (proper name for baby rats) will be completely weaned at four weeks; what you are seeing right now is just about normal for their development, eating anything that comes their way, drinking water and still nursing.

UncloudedEyes
Aug 11, 2012, 10:47 AM
The 'pups' (proper name for baby rats) will be completely weaned at four weeks; what you are seeing right now is just about normal for their development, eating anything that comes their way, drinking water and still nursing.

Thanks.