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Nykyisin
09-02-2010, 01:10 AM
I have two adorable little babies, LM (who is a bigger boy, eyes open, teeth, fur, maybe about 9 or 10 weeks) and Dew (who is almost completely hairless, eyes are still closed, and is probably only about 2.5 weeks old). I'm looking to get more formula for them after I got some from a friend the day I rescued these two. I'm not sure what to get them..

I've been told to get Fox Valley for them, and I definitely will, but I don't know what kind to get them. Should I get the 32/40 for Dew and then when she get's old enough, put her on the 20/50 along with LM? Or are there different kinds to get them??

I am also not sure of there ages... :dono Do any of you think if you saw a picture of them you could age them for me?

Thank you very much!!!!

Nyki, LM and Dew

CritterMom
09-02-2010, 04:02 AM
Yes, post some pics. Get the 32/40 and they can have that until they are big and weaned.

Nykyisin
09-02-2010, 10:47 AM
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad206/SevenSmallSounds/LittleMan3.jpg
Little Man (LM) sitting on my arm.

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad206/SevenSmallSounds/LittleMan2.jpg
LM on the back of a chair.

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad206/SevenSmallSounds/LittleMan1.jpg
He's quite the active little bugger.. >.o

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad206/SevenSmallSounds/LittleMan4.jpg
and again on the back of the chair. xD

Nykyisin
09-02-2010, 10:51 AM
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad206/SevenSmallSounds/DewDrop4.jpg
The really little girl, Dewdrop (Dew) [She's in my 10 year old brother's hands in this one...]

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad206/SevenSmallSounds/DewDrop3.jpg
In my hands here.. I'm 16..

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad206/SevenSmallSounds/DewDrop2.jpg
She's a super tiny girl..

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad206/SevenSmallSounds/DewDrop1.jpg
Last one of her...

mugzeezma
09-02-2010, 10:59 AM
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad206/SevenSmallSounds/LittleMan3.jpg
Little Man (LM)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad206/SevenSmallSounds/LittleMan2.jpg
Also Little Man (LM)

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad206/SevenSmallSounds/LittleMan1.jpg
LM, again. xD

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad206/SevenSmallSounds/LittleMan4.jpg
and last one of LM.
NIce TUMMAGE!!!
32/40
get a bag of Oxbow Regal Rat and introduce to self feeding by:
Grind rat block to fine as possible
add equal portion dry powder 32/40
add fomula to make a thickish gruel
place in a small ramekin or bowl inside their "enclosure'
change daily
it's messy but you end up spending less time feeding And they get introduced to rat block.
also toss some block in for them to gnaw on.
I like the Oxbow because it doesn't have corn, soy, or alfalfa.
When they wean keep making they 1 to 1 mix and start adding applesauce to create a thick dough. THe Oxbow block doesn't have the protein and fat content I would like to feed young squirrels but it's fine for 1 1/2 to 2 year olds.
A lot of folks feed Harlan Teklad 2018 or HHBs

mugzeezma
09-02-2010, 06:27 PM
offer the older one plenty of fresh veggies. Zucchinni, kale, squash, avacado,mushrooms, sweet potatoe, green beans. easy on the fruit grapes, apple ,banana, blueberries. Also offer rodent block and monkey chow. Chris's squirrel store has them.:thumbsup
Excellant suggestion to go easy on the sweet stuff...you don't want to spoil their palates. They can get very picky if they develop a powerful sweet tooth!