Baby Squirrel Food Chart

American red squirrels are reddish brown with a black stripe on their nose.

Baby squirrel food chart.

Once this happens place your chosen feeding block into the squirrel s enclosure after giving it a feeding with the dropper. 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. 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. Continue this schedule until the baby is eating and preferring solid foods.

Eastern grey squirrels are black gray or brown. 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. Most baby squirrels open their eyes fully at around 4 5 weeks of age. 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.

Baby squirrels need to be taken care of until they are 12 weeks old. It will take your baby squirrels a while before he she gets used into feeding. Feeding amount and frequency the following chart should be used as a guide for feeding baby squirrels. Also introduce the formula to the baby squirrel gradually.

Don t worry if it shows no interest at first. As the baby weans he will eat less and less formula not the 5. Baby squirrels need pedialyte and puppy milk to grow. A squirrel weighing 100 grams should be fed every 4 to 5 hours reference chart 1 for squirrels weighing 120 160 grams.

Ears baby squirrel ears usually open when the squirrel is 3 4 weeks old. This is approximate maximum stomach capacity. They are pink and bald at first. 5 of body weight every 4 5 hours for 4 5 feedings each day.

Begin to introduce solid foods rodent block high calcium vegetables and fruits nuts. Some babies may need stimulation before and after feeding. Use a warm wet cotton ball q tip the corner of a kleenex or your finger and flick lightly across the genital area. A few may eat better if you potty them in the middle of a feeding.

Most squirrels will have open eyes either clear or cloudy by the time they re 5 weeks old. To test for signs of dehydration lightly pinch the skin over the squirrel s shoulders and don t forget to don thick gloves first. Choose the feeding tool. The best feeding tool for baby squirrel is a 1cc syringe.

One half to 3 4 of the maximum is a safe amount to feed. If the skin doesn t spring back but remains tented the baby needs fluids immediately. A baby squirrel less than 5 weeks old will need to be stimulated to poop and pee. Dehydrated baby squirrels are very ill and unable to digest food.

When feeding the baby squirrel you will need to be very careful.