Baby Squirrel Food Chart

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Baby squirrel food chart.

Use a warm wet cotton ball q tip the corner of a kleenex or your finger and flick lightly across the genital area. When feeding the baby squirrel you will need to be very careful. Don t worry if it shows no interest at first. Most baby squirrels open their eyes fully at around 4 5 weeks of age.

Begin to introduce solid foods rodent block high calcium vegetables and fruits nuts. Once this happens place your chosen feeding block into the squirrel s enclosure after giving it a feeding with the dropper. 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. 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.

It will take your baby squirrels a while before he she gets used into feeding. Dehydrated baby squirrels are very ill and unable to digest food. Also introduce the formula to the baby squirrel gradually. Some babies may need stimulation before and after feeding.

As the baby weans he will eat less and less formula not the 5. Feeding amount and frequency the following chart should be used as a guide for feeding baby squirrels. The best feeding tool for baby squirrel is a 1cc syringe. A squirrel weighing 100 grams should be fed every 4 to 5 hours reference chart 1 for squirrels weighing 120 160 grams.

Baby squirrels make a high pitched squeaking noise. Choose the feeding tool. One half to 3 4 of the maximum is a safe amount to feed. Try to introduce solid food once the squirrel s eyes open.

5 of body weight every 4 5 hours for 4 5 feedings each day. To test for signs of dehydration lightly pinch the skin over the squirrel s shoulders and don t forget to don thick gloves first. A baby squirrel less than 5 weeks old will need to be stimulated to poop and pee. 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.

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. 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. Most squirrels will have open eyes either clear or cloudy by the time they re 5 weeks old. Ears baby squirrel ears usually open when the squirrel is 3 4 weeks old.

If the skin doesn t spring back but remains tented the baby needs fluids immediately. Eastern grey squirrels are black gray or brown. Baby squirrels need to be taken care of until they are 12 weeks old. 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.