2 - 3 Days Old • Spurts of hair growth appear
• Eyes closed
• Ears canals closed but ears away from head
• Weight 25 - 35 grams
• Length 2 ½ inches
• Needs Mother’s milk
7 - 9 Days Old • Short slick fur with agouti color
• Eyes closed
• Ears canals opened – aware of loud noises
• Weight 40 - 50 grams
• Length 3 ½ inches
• Will attempt to wander aimlessly
• Loves to snuggle
2 Weeks Old • Fur is short and stands up with agouti color – Fuller
• Eyes opened – sight clearer
• Ears stand up – has more control of ear movements
• Weight 55 – 70+ grams
• Length 4 inches
• Starting to nibble on natural foods
• Will clean itself & friends after feeding
• Personalities are becoming apparent
• Becoming active and curious
• Better control of body movements
3 - 4 Weeks Old • Fluffy and thick fur
• Eyes – sight is clear
• Ears Up – full control
• Weight 80 – 100+ grams
• Length 4 ½ - 5 inches
• Eats natural foods
• Expert at cleaning self
• Personality is very obvious
• VERY active - binks
• Precedes with caution
• Natural instincts are kicking in
• Will stress easily
5 - 6 Weeks Old • Fluffy fur
• Eyes opened – sight is clear
• Ears up
• Weight 150 – 180+ grams
• Length 6 1/2 - 8 inches
• Weaned
• Eats natural foods
• Expert at cleaning self
• Extremely active – FAST
• Will hide personality traits
• Natural instincts kicked in
• Will stress very easily
Wants to be FREE!!!
Young Adult • Fluffy and thick fur
• Eyes – clear sight
• Ears up – full control
• Weight 500+ grams
• Length 12+ inches
• Eats natural foods
• Extremely active – FAST
• Territorial
• Will hide personality traits
• Natural instincts kicked in
• Will stress very easily
• Wants / Needs to be FREE
 | 0– 24 Hours Old • Born Hairless – Hair growth starts at 24 hours
• Dark grayish to black body and pink belly underside
• Eyes closed – sealed slits
• Ears canals closed and ears lay flat to head
• Weight 16 – 25 grams
• Length 2 inches
* Needs Mother’s milk
4 - 5 Days Old • Short slick fur with agouti color
• Eyes closed
• Ears canals closed but ears away from head
• Weight 30 - 40 grams
• Length 3 inches
Beginning to get squirmy & mobile – seeks warmth
10 - 12 Days Old • Short slick fur with agouti color - fuller • Eyes open – sight is still blurry
• Ears start to stand up – very aware of noises
• Weight 50+ grams
• Length 3 ½ inches
• Tries to explore – legs are wobbly
• Learning to clean self and friends
• Very lovable if not stressed
2 ½ - 3 Weeks Old • Fur is fuller and fluffy with agouti color
• Eyes – sight is clear
• Ears stand up – controls ear movements
• Weight 70 – 90+ grams
• Length 4 ½ inches
• Nibbles on natural foods
• Cleans itself & friends
• Personality is in full swing
• Very curious and active
• Will stress easily
• Natural instincts start appearing
4 – 5 Weeks Old • Fluffy and thick fur
• Eyes – clear sight
• Ears up – full control
• Weight 100 – 130+ grams
• Length 5 - 7 inches
• Eats natural foods
• Expert at cleaning itself
• Extremely active – FAST
• Personality is very obvious
• Natural Instincts have kicked in
• Will stress very easily
7+ Weeks Old • Fluffy and thick fur
• Eyes – clear sight
• Ears up – full control
• Weight 200+ grams
• Length 8 – 9 ½ inches
• Eats natural foods
• Extremely active – FAST
• Becoming territorial
• Will hide personality traits
• Natural instincts kicked in
• Will stress very easily
Wants to be FREE
Adult • Fluffy and thick fur
• Eyes – clear sight
• Ears up – full control
• Weight 1000+ grams
• Length 16+ inches
• Eats natural foods
• Extremely active – FAST
• Very territorial
• Will hide personality traits
• Will stress very easily
Wants / Needs to be FREE
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