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?

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.

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Originally Posted by tickle

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.

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Thanks.