Honey and Fig Farm

The puppies are 5 1/2 weeks old and potty training is going well. Every couple hours we go outside. They potty, nurse and then run, and play. They love outside. So much to explore and they enjoy the big Sisters’s attention. They will play until exhausted (30-60 minutes) and then some have learned to use the dog door. They come inside and crash under their playpen. Others are fine to sleep in a shady spot or I will bring them to their pen. They are developing their sweet personalities.

The puppies are growing so quickly. We had our first outing in the past week and are now going outside exercise several times a day and a potty break at night. They are romping, wrestling, and learning the rules of play. They already know how to bow to each other to indicate a play is beginning. They are socializing well with the older dogs and love to get snuggles from us humans, as long as they aren’t missing out on wrestling.

A not so professional video of the puppies when they woke from their late evening nap. They were ready for a snack! They get a supplement of raw goat milk and baby rice cereal as part of the weaning process. And they love it! Such cuties. They are very vocal though to let us know when they are hungry.

Last day for these pups in their litter brood box: they have gotten brave and strong enough to climb out at any time. But they decided to snuggle so close (with two stuffed friends) before they could be moved. Everyone has added 500 grams to their weight this week. They started an extra meal of raw goat milk and rice cereal in preparation for weaning. And to give mom a break: their teeth are coming in!! Tonight is the first night in the big puppy kennel. They seem to be very comfortable. Pictures tomorrow!!

The puppies are 7 weeks and they are 95% weened. They think they are part of the big dog pack and often get tangled up in their antics. They have been going in and out of the doggie door at will and sometimes because they need to potty. They still have periods of fast paced play followed by a long nap. They enjoy playing with the puppies who are 9 weeks older. They have been digging, exploring, taunting the chickens, and nibbling our toes and ankles. Think “ankle biters.” It is their herding instinct coming out! We are sad to announce the Beary no longer is reserved for a family, so if you know someone who would like the brother to your pup, connect them here.

The beautiful weather on Black Friday was energizing for the puppies and bigger dogs alike! We had to put the big dogs inside so that the puppies were the stars of the show. They are getting bold with how far they explore in the yard by themselves or with a sibling. They have started digging where the irrigation moistens the soil, and they have started really being interested in toys of various kinds: ropes, stuffies, and balls. But like any baby, the toys we don’t want them to play with are way more interesting. Wrestling sounds like wild animals at play, but they recognize the high pitch yelp as the time out indicator. Human Mama may be more concerned about the rough play than she needs to be but when Mama Brooke says it’s done, it is done! They play hard , then sleep hard. They are eating just dry kibble mixed with canned food at this point. We are done with goat’s milk. They are partially weened from mama Brooke. Mostly it’s just snacks and fillers at this point. They love to be outside. They are having fewer accidents in the kennel. But inside the house has not transferred yet to be the same as the kennel. But they are doing well. They will raise their paw to get your attention and all love to snuggle and kiss. They each demand a few minutes of individual snuggle time when it is supposed to be bed time. And some want more (Bailey!!) all are sweet, sassy and their personalities are starting to emerge. They are love bugs though!!