Feeding amount and frequency the following chart should be used as a guide for feeding baby squirrels.
Baby squirrel food chart.
They are pink and bald at first.
Try to introduce solid food once the squirrel s eyes open.
Dehydrated baby squirrels are very ill and unable to digest food.
A few may eat better if you potty them in the middle of a feeding.
It will take your baby squirrels a while before he she gets used into feeding.
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.
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.
When feeding the baby squirrel you will need to be very careful.
Some babies may need stimulation before and after feeding.
Eastern grey squirrels are black gray or brown.
Also introduce the formula to the baby squirrel gradually.
5 of body weight every 4 5 hours for 4 5 feedings each day.
American red squirrels are reddish brown with a black stripe on their nose.
Begin to introduce solid foods rodent block high calcium vegetables and fruits nuts.
Ears baby squirrel ears usually open when the squirrel is 3 4 weeks old.
Continue this schedule until the baby is eating and preferring solid foods.
Don t worry if it shows no interest at first.
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.
One half to 3 4 of the maximum is a safe amount to feed.
Baby squirrels need pedialyte and puppy milk to grow.
Baby squirrels need to be taken care of until they are 12 weeks old.
Most squirrels will have open eyes either clear or cloudy by the time they re 5 weeks old.
The best feeding tool for baby squirrel is a 1cc syringe.
This is approximate maximum stomach capacity.
Most baby squirrels open their eyes fully at around 4 5 weeks of age.
Choose the feeding tool.
As the baby weans he will eat less and less formula not the 5.
Baby squirrels make a high pitched squeaking noise.
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.
Once this happens place your chosen feeding block into the squirrel s enclosure after giving it a feeding with the dropper.
If the skin doesn t spring back but remains tented the baby needs fluids immediately.
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.
Use a warm wet cotton ball q tip the corner of a kleenex or your finger and flick lightly across the genital area.
