Baby Squirrel Formula
Never try to wean a baby squirrel off formula.
Baby squirrel formula. Be aware that this easy squirrel milk recipe contains almost 3 times as much sugar as regular squirrel milk. 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. 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.
What do baby squirrels eat. Or once you ve completed the process of rehydrating the squirrel you ll also shift to this formula. Blocks should be the baby squirrel s first solid food. Use powdered puppy milk replacer if the baby squirrel is hydrated.
Let them wean themselves. 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. Then order the appropriate fox valley formula from henry s. 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.
3 tablespoons plain yogurt. Be careful to remove any seeds pits skin or strings as these can cause choking in a baby squirrel. For squirrels over four weeks or with eyes opened fox valley day one 20 50 is recommended. 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.
Squirrel milk is rich in fat and protein.