I raised Buck on raw. The only thing different is you feed 3 meals a day until 4 months old, then 2 meals until 6 months or longer, then 1 meal anytime afterwards.
For young puppies, start them on a mixture of raw meats, ground beef and ground chicken and/or turkey works well. Some breeders mix in goat milk, though personally I don't see a point since they are still nursing (and it is sort of controversial amongst raw breeders, kind of like whether or not feeding veggies is needed). If I were to breed a litter, I would add water for the consistency and keep the dairy in their diet limited to only mom's milk, because I'd worry other dairy would upset their tummy. Puree the meat and milk/water, and feed it several times during the day. Start handing out solid foods around 6 weeks old (you can even feed exactly what you're feeding Visa - give them big pieces like chicken quarters). Don't worry about them consuming bones, just get them started on ripping and tearing. Around 7-8 weeks they usually are able to start to consume some bones.
If the pups get dirty give them to Visa to clean offIf she doesn't clean them, just wipe off what they get on them. It won't hurt them, you'll just have to wash your hands after you handle them. I can't swear to this, but would think you could clean them with a vinegar solution (25% or less vinegar, 75% or more water) by just spritzing it on them (but not in the eyes or ears) and wiping it off. I would e-mail some raw breeders and/or join the list that I linked to below and ask them what they do when the puppies get messy in their food.
I would reccomend you join this Yahoo! group - Rawbreeder
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If she doesn't clean them, just wipe off what they get on them. It won't hurt them, you'll just have to wash your hands after you handle them. I can't swear to this, but would think you could clean them with a vinegar solution (25% or less vinegar, 75% or more water) by just spritzing it on them (but not in the eyes or ears) and wiping it off. I would e-mail some raw breeders and/or join the list that I linked to below and ask them what they do when the puppies get messy in their food.

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