Hi Christine and Jane
Thanks for your input. Jane, yes we have the Book of the Bitch and a great help it has been already!
Sophie is managing ok at present but is having to be encouraged to go in with the pups to feed them. Its not a milk problem as there seems to be plenty and the pups are putting on one or two ounces every day. We thought that we would start with a farleys rusk and whelpi? Unless you think we should wait a little, I plan to start on Monday.
Thanks again
Steve