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Can you overfeed a baby squirrel?

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Baby squirrels will overeat if you let them and get diarrhea or bloating, which can be fatal. 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.


What happens when you overfeed a baby squirrel?

n Overfeeding: Baby develops diarrhea/bloating. n Underfeeding: Baby starves to death. n Formula not warm enough: Baby doesn't eat the full amount and slowly starves to death. If you need immediate help, you can call us at (321) 626-1897.

How much should a baby squirrel eat?

Squirrels that are four weeks old or younger should receive six to eight feedings per day. Those four to eight weeks old should receive four to five feedings daily, and those nine weeks or older only need to be fed once per day. The squirrel should eat five percent of their body weight (in grams) at each feeding.

How much should you feed a squirrel?

A squirrel weighing 100 grams should be fed every 4 to 5 hours (reference Table 1 for squirrels weighing 120-160 grams) . The amount fed should be no more than of 5 cc (1/2 tsp*) of formula (reference Table 2 for amounts based on 100 grams of weight.

How much should a 6 week old squirrel eat?

Six to seven weeks old: four feedings a day, 6 cc to start, increased to 9 cc per feeding. Eight weeks old: two feedings a day, 10 to 14 cc. At nine weeks old, begin weaning the squirrel off formula with solid pieces of food. Help the squirrel relieve itself after each feeding.

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