Baby Squirrel Formula

3 tablespoons plain yogurt.

Baby squirrel formula.

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. Be aware that this easy squirrel milk recipe contains almost 3 times as much sugar as regular squirrel milk. Squirrel milk is rich in fat and protein. Blocks should be the baby squirrel s first solid food.

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. If the baby squirrel doesn t require rehydration you can move straight to providing this formula. Use powdered puppy milk replacer if the baby squirrel is hydrated. 3 tablespoons goat milk.

Or once you ve completed the process of rehydrating the squirrel you ll also shift to this formula. Be careful to remove any seeds pits skin or strings as these can cause choking in a baby squirrel. Let them wean themselves. Never try to wean a baby squirrel off 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. What do baby squirrels eat. For squirrels over four weeks or with eyes opened fox valley day one 20 50 is recommended. Then order the appropriate fox valley formula from henry s.

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.