Baby Squirrel Food Chart

A squirrel weighing 100 grams should be fed every 4 to 5 hours reference chart 1 for squirrels weighing 120 160 grams.

Baby squirrel food chart. Once this happens place your chosen feeding block into the squirrel s enclosure after giving it a feeding with the dropper. One half to 3 4 of the maximum is a safe amount to feed. Most squirrels will have open eyes either clear or cloudy by the time they re 5 weeks old. Use a warm wet cotton ball q tip the corner of a kleenex or your finger and flick lightly across the genital area.

Ears baby squirrel ears usually open when the squirrel is 3 4 weeks old. Choose the feeding tool. A good rule of thumb for maximum volume amount to feed per feeding session is 5 of the squirrel s body weight in grams sedgwick et al. When feeding the baby squirrel you will need to be very careful.

5 of body weight every 4 5 hours for 4 5 feedings each day. Baby squirrels need pedialyte and puppy milk to grow. The amount fed should be no more than of 5 cc 1 2 tsp of formula reference chart 2 for amounts based on 100 grams of weight. Some babies may need stimulation before and after feeding.

Also introduce the formula to the baby squirrel gradually. The best feeding tool for baby squirrel is a 1cc syringe. If the skin doesn t spring back but remains tented the baby needs fluids immediately. Baby squirrels make a high pitched squeaking noise.

Proper feeding video of baby squirrel you may use the hydrating solution for up to 12 hours if necessary giving the baby the solution every 2 hours. It will take your baby squirrels a while before he she gets used into feeding. American red squirrels are reddish brown with a black stripe on their nose. Begin to introduce solid foods rodent block high calcium vegetables and fruits nuts.

A few may eat better if you potty them in the middle of a feeding. To test for signs of dehydration lightly pinch the skin over the squirrel s shoulders and don t forget to don thick gloves first. Most baby squirrels open their eyes fully at around 4 5 weeks of age. Dehydrated baby squirrels are very ill and unable to digest food.

Continue this schedule until the baby is eating and preferring solid foods. A baby squirrel less than 5 weeks old will need to be stimulated to poop and pee. Eastern grey squirrels are black gray or brown. Try to introduce solid food once the squirrel s eyes open.

However baby squirrels have been known to start opening their eyes by as early as 3 1 2 weeks and as late as 6 weeks. As the baby weans he will eat less and less formula not the 5. Feeding amount and frequency the following chart should be used as a guide for feeding baby squirrels. Don t worry if it shows no interest at first.

Baby squirrels need to be taken care of until they are 12 weeks old.