Hi,
I have put a small litter tray in their area and so far all they do is play in there and try and eat the little bits of litter! Pixie is no good as she refuses to use the litter tray herself unless absolutely desperate, she goes outside, so wont be teaching them anything! They are 4 weeks old on Monday and will be going to their new homes at about 8-10 weeks. I do keep encouraging them to go in there, as I do see them burrow and scrape the carpet etc... but I haven't seen them actually do it in the tray at all yet - little ginger kit did it just outside the tray this morning after about 5 mins of me constantly putting her in there! Any tips would be gratefully received. Also we're worried about one of them choking or something with them putting the litter into their mouths - it's not the clumping kind but I don't think paper based either - is this dangerous for them? Should we move it out the way for a bit?
Also about weaning, I have tried tempting them, but they just sniff the food and walk away! I have also put a bit on my finger to try and get them to lick it off but they don't and also have put a bit on their lips, but they're still really not interested! Anything else I could try? I am trying wet food, should I try some dry in milk instead?
Sorry so much for going on and on! Was just looking for a but of advice if poss! Thanks x
I have put a small litter tray in their area and so far all they do is play in there and try and eat the little bits of litter! Pixie is no good as she refuses to use the litter tray herself unless absolutely desperate, she goes outside, so wont be teaching them anything! They are 4 weeks old on Monday and will be going to their new homes at about 8-10 weeks. I do keep encouraging them to go in there, as I do see them burrow and scrape the carpet etc... but I haven't seen them actually do it in the tray at all yet - little ginger kit did it just outside the tray this morning after about 5 mins of me constantly putting her in there! Any tips would be gratefully received. Also we're worried about one of them choking or something with them putting the litter into their mouths - it's not the clumping kind but I don't think paper based either - is this dangerous for them? Should we move it out the way for a bit?
Also about weaning, I have tried tempting them, but they just sniff the food and walk away! I have also put a bit on my finger to try and get them to lick it off but they don't and also have put a bit on their lips, but they're still really not interested! Anything else I could try? I am trying wet food, should I try some dry in milk instead?
Sorry so much for going on and on! Was just looking for a but of advice if poss! Thanks x