Baby Squirrel Formula

She warms her baby squirrel then lets it nurse.

Baby squirrel formula. For squirrels over four weeks or with eyes opened fox valley day one 20 50 is. Then order the appropriate fox valley formula from henry s. This recipe uses eggs to boost the proportion of these two nutrients in cow milk to the correct amount but any other source of fat and protein can be substituted if you prefer be aware that this easy squirrel milk recipe contains almost 3 times as much sugar as regular squirrel milk. Scientific studies show that esbilac powder more closely resembles mother squirrel milk than any homemade formula or other brands.

In addition it is less nutritious because it has a greater dilution than the powder will have after reconstituting. The right formula is esbilac powder milk replacer for puppies with heavy whipping cream added. 3 tablespoons plain yogurt. The best feeding tool for baby squirrel is a 1cc syringe.

3 tablespoons goat milk. Squirrel milk is rich in fat and protein. Formula also called milk replacer since esbilac changed their product there is no safe formula you can buy at the store so start with homemade goat milk formula. If stomach feels hard or does not deflate skip a feeding hydrate and decrease the amount of formula at each feeding or increase the amount of time between feedings.

I ve always started with formula and have never lost a baby squirrel due to a dietary problem. Baby squirrels do three things. The letter a stands for accomodate. When feeding the baby squirrel you will need to be very careful.

It will take your baby squirrels a while before he she gets used into feeding. Accommodation means that you facilitate these three activities until they mature to the point where their eyes are open and they start. Also introduce the formula to the baby squirrel gradually. For squirrels up to four weeks of age the best formula is fox valley day one 32 40 appropriate for baby squirrels under four weeks eastern cottontail or baby opossum under 45 grams.

It should deflate before the next feeding. Additionallly do not use hartz nursemaid mother s helper human. Can occur when a baby squirrel eats too much and or too often or from formula intolerance. The stomach should be rounded after feeding but still soft like a half filled water balloon.

After several weeks you can slowly introduce solid foods once again with the rehabilitator s guidance. Baby squirrels can suck harder than they should meaning that more milk than normal will get down even. Be sure to use esbilac powder the liquid is not exactly the same formula. They eat they potty and they sleep.

Squirrel refuge recommends using fox valley day one formula for squirrels. Homemade goat milk formula plus hgmf. What do baby squirrels eat.