Feeding Baby Squirrels Eyes Closed

Once the squirrels eyes have opened you will still continue to feed them their formula rodent block zu preem primate dry monkey biscuits which can be ordered from jeffers 1 800 533 3377 item number na d4 for 20 pound bag cost 31 99 which is subject to change or arcata pet supplies phone number 1 800 822 9085 item number 800 1 pound bag cost 3 89.

Feeding baby squirrels eyes closed.

Food for squirrels with eyes closed their eyes open when they are 5 weeks old eastern grey squirrels that is. It may take them a few days to get use to them you may even help them hold it and let them eat. I usually place rodent block in the box with them before their eyes open so they get use to the smell and can nibble between feedings. Scoop up the baby squirrel very gently in both hands.

Baby squirrels need help eliminating waste especially when they keep their eyes closed. A good rule of thumb is to feed eyes closed baby squirrels 5 of body weight at every feeding with eyes open babies sometimes wanting between 5 and 7 of body weight at each meal. Gently carry the squirrel home and place it in a small container like a shoebox. Gather up some nesting material twigs straw leaves etc and stick it in your pocket.

However make sure to check if everything is ok. Stimulate the baby squirrels. If the babies still have their eyes closed they will need a heat source to help them keep warm. Make sure you are in a quiet environment.

If the baby is weighed in grams to calculate number of cc 1cc 1ml of formula per feeding simply divide the weight by 100 and multiply by 5 to get 5 and by 7 to get 7. Even on hot summer days baby squirrels can get chilled quickly. I also use zu preem primate dry monkey biscuits which can be ordered from jeffers 1 800 533 3377 item number na d2 43 for 2 pound bag cost 4 59 which is subject to change. Hold the squirrel upright in hand towel to keep it warm.

What if the squirrel won t drink. Once the baby squirrels open the eyes there is no need for stimulation anymore as they are able to go on their own. Otherwise their stomach will bloat and may result in death. Stimulate its genitals with a wet warm cloth to see if it needs to urinate before taking more liquid.

Dim the lights to simulate a dark and hidden nest. They need to be stimulated to go to the bathroom when their eyes are closed so before and after each feeding of fluids you will need to gently wipe the genital and anal area with a warm moist cotton ball or q tip until they pee or poop.