The process of progressively developing a diet for infants and young children from one based on breast-milk or infant formula to one covering a wide range of textures and tastes. This weaning period usually starts sometime between four and six months of age.
The process by which young rabbits become independent of the doe for their nourishment. A young rabbit is weaned when it is between 4 and 8 weeks old, depending on the breeding schedule used and the breed of rabbit.
Gradually leading young animals to be less dependant on their mother's milk and become independant and eat solid foods.
Separating the ewes and lambs so the lambs cannot nurse (receive milk) from the ewe.
Removal of young mammals from their source of milk
The time when young animals are removed from their mothers. Varies from 3-8 weeks of age.
Introducing your baby to solids, usually starts between four and six months depending on when baby is ready to experiment with real food. Real food is given in parallel with milk for some time. Find out more...
The time when a young animal stops nursing and begins utilizing other food.