Baby Squirrel Food Chart

A baby squirrel less than 5 weeks old will need to be stimulated to poop and pee.

Baby squirrel food chart. American red squirrels are reddish brown with a black stripe on their nose. 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. This is approximate maximum stomach capacity. Dehydrated baby squirrels are very ill and unable to digest food.

Baby squirrels need to be taken care of until they are 12 weeks old. Feeding amount and frequency the following chart should be used as a guide for feeding baby squirrels. 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. 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.

It will take your baby squirrels a while before he she gets used into feeding. Eastern grey squirrels are black gray or brown. Also introduce the formula to the baby squirrel gradually. The best feeding tool for baby squirrel is a 1cc syringe.

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. Once this happens place your chosen feeding block into the squirrel s enclosure after giving it a feeding with the dropper. Some babies may need stimulation before and after feeding. Most baby squirrels open their eyes fully at around 4 5 weeks of age.

One half to 3 4 of the maximum is a safe amount to feed. Use a warm wet cotton ball q tip the corner of a kleenex or your finger and flick lightly across the genital area. Baby squirrels make a high pitched squeaking noise. As the baby weans he will eat less and less formula not the 5.

A squirrel weighing 100 grams should be fed every 4 to 5 hours reference chart 1 for squirrels weighing 120 160 grams. They are pink and bald at first. 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. If the skin doesn t spring back but remains tented the baby needs fluids immediately.

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. Continue this schedule until the baby is eating and preferring solid foods. 5 of body weight every 4 5 hours for 4 5 feedings each day.

Don t worry if it shows no interest at first. Ears baby squirrel ears usually open when the squirrel is 3 4 weeks old. When feeding the baby squirrel you will need to be very careful. Try to introduce solid food once the squirrel s eyes open.

Choose the feeding tool.