Formula Feeding Baby Squirrel Age Chart Pictures

If the baby at this age rejects a feeding increase the time between feedings until you are offering only two feedings then only one feeding a day.

Formula feeding baby squirrel age chart pictures.

Keep offering formula however as it contains many necessary nutrients. Feed 0 75 1 25cc per feeding 8 times a day every 2 5 hours including overnight feeding. As the baby weans he will eat less and less formula not the 5 and sometimes will refuse it altogether. 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.

Once this happens place your chosen feeding block into the squirrel s enclosure after giving it a feeding with the dropper. Age weeks formula feeding. It is ok to feed plus or minus 1 2 hour to accommodate scheduling for squirrels under 6 weeks. Most baby squirrels open their eyes fully at around 4 5 weeks of age.

7am 9 30am noon 2 30pm 5pm 7 30pm 10pm plus once overnight formula should be kept at bit warmer than body. Don t worry if it shows no interest at first. Furred by 12 weeks. Squirrel weighs 50 grams 50 x 5 2 5 using a calculator it s 50 x 05 2 5 so you feed 2 5 cc s per feeding potty time.

A note about frequency. Pink no fur. The vulva of the female is located low near the anus. Baby squirrels size and weight vary greatly so place more weight on characteristics.

Try to introduce solid food once the squirrel s eyes open. Weigh the baby every day at the same time to determine if they are gaining or losing weight and adjust the formula amount as needed. Eyes tightly closed. Sexing baby squirrels the photo below shows the differences between female and male baby squirrels.

3 inches long excluding tail. Dislikes handling will refuse formula time to move to the larger pre release cage.