Baby Squirrel Milk Recipe
Use within a few days.
Baby squirrel milk recipe. Combine one part goat s milk mixture to one part fox valley formula 1 1 last two feedings. First two feedings. They fed them a high fat formula of condensed milk and regular whole milk because their research of squirrel breast milk revealed that the fat content of a mother squirrel s milk was anywhere from 12 to 24 milk fat. Baby squirrels need to be taken care of until they are 12 weeks old.
Combine one part goat s milk mixture to two parts fox valley formula 1 2 subsequent. A homemade rehydration fluid is made by mixing teaspoon salt 1 tablespoons sugar 2 cups warm water. Baby squirrels thrive on high fat milk. Mix the powdered formula 1 part powder to 2 parts water use distilled water only and 1 8 part of heavy whipping cream.
Always warm up before feeding by filling a coffee mug with hot water filling the syringe with the fluid and place filled syringe in the mug for a couple of minutes. Stir ocassionally while cooling to prevent a fat film from developing. They are pink and bald at first. Baby squirrels need pedialyte and puppy milk to grow.
Combine two parts goat s milk mixture to one part fox valley formula 2 1 second two feedings. I recommend some of these best nuts for squirrels. To serve gently heat the desired amount until it is pleasantly warm to the touch. You can find any of these ingredients at your local walmart or on amazon.
Remove immediately from the heat when boiling and allow to cool. By whipping cream i mean real cream that is found in 1 2 pint cartons in the dairy case not substitute whipped creams. Baby squirrels make a high pitched squeaking noise. You can also scald milk in the microwave.
Only mix what you will use in a 1 day period and keep it refrigerated. American red squirrels are reddish brown with a black stripe on their nose. Powered by inline related posts. Make sure the mixture doesn t boil.
Of milk into a mason jar uncovered heat on high for 25 seconds stir with wooden spoon heat additional 25 30 seconds or until milk starts to appear a bit frothy. Eastern grey squirrels are black gray or brown. How to feed a baby squirrel 3 tablespoons goat milk 3 tablespoons plain yogurt 2 tablespoons heavy cream egg yolk. 130 grams finely ground nuts almonds pecans peanuts any of their favorites 1 2 cup of water add more if the formula is dry 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract optional 1 whole egg.
Commercial formulas start with skim milk and it goes downhill from there.