Feeding babies

[Legomom]

Hi, everyone! So, my babies are now a month old and have really grown! We are still feeding them every 4 hours, including night time. Here's my question: Can they go from about 11:30 pm or midnight to 5 or 6 am? Or do they really need to keep on the every 4 hours?

They weigh: 62, 58 & 57 grams and are eating 3 ccs per feeding.

So, what are the thoughts on nighttime feedings?

PS-I'm on my way to their thread now to post some pics & another video. I can't believe how big they are getting! :) http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13813

[foxsquirrels]

I'll go look at your babies and be back!:D

[foxsquirrels]

Just my opinion, but I would say that you're just on the border of going longer. I let mine go from about 12pm or 1am until 6 or 6:30am when they open their eyes, if I feel they are very healthy, which it sure looks like yours are. You are the best judge of this decision, go with your gut feeling! Everyone handles the night feedings a little differently.

[squirrelsrule&bunniestoo]

Your little tykes are very cute and seem to be nice and healthy :thumbsup . At that age I feed my squirrels 4 times a day. Since I work full time, I feed mine at 5 AM, 3 PM, 7:30-8 PM, and midnight. I usually bump mine up to 5-7% of their bodyweight per feeding when they go down to 4 feedings a day though. So, that would be more like 4 ccs. per feeding for your little tykes. Then just keep track of their weight. If you are home all day, I don't see any reason they can't go through the night, and let you sleep for 8-9 hours. I have to leave my babies go all day while I am at work, even when they are younger (well I can come home at lunch if they are pinkies, but once they are 2-3 weeks old they go 8 hours) and I have never had a problem with them not gaining weight or getting sick. You just have to get the 4 feedings a day in and make sure they are spaced out by at least 4 hours.