Baby Squirrel Formula
For squirrels over four weeks or with eyes opened fox valley day one 20 50 is recommended.
Baby squirrel formula. 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. 3 tablespoons plain yogurt. Let them wean themselves. Be careful to remove any seeds pits skin or strings as these can cause choking in a baby squirrel.
Use powdered puppy milk replacer if the baby squirrel is hydrated. 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. 3 tablespoons goat milk.
If the baby squirrel doesn t require rehydration you can move straight to providing this formula. 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. 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. Caring for an older baby squirrel.
If you know there is no chance that you can get the baby to a rehabilitator in the near future then after the baby is warm and re hydrated you may start it on formula. Blocks should be the baby squirrel s first solid food. Homemade goat milk formula plus hgmf. What do baby squirrels eat.
Never try to wean a baby squirrel off formula.