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Itchiku's dad
04-30-2012, 01:48 AM
I can't find any rodent block here. The only thing I can find is by a company called Versele-laga which just looks like your average rabbit food. They do do a rat and mouse pro, but I've not seen it anywhere.
Versele-Laga Rat & Mouse Pro
20% crude protein
4% crude fat
5.5% crude fiber
6.5% crude ash
1.1% calcium
0.8% phosphorus
I should be getting some exo terra ca and d3 soon from a place in the north. So what I need is a recipe back blocks for the rest of his nutritional needs. Although some things may be difficult to find and he doesn't seem keen on nuts.
SammysMom
04-30-2012, 06:40 AM
Squirrel Block Recipe (Revised 01/31/10)
Makes approximately a 4-week supply for a 1-pound squirrel.
Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit
Dry ingredients:
72 g Pure Whey Protein Isolate for adult formula (for growth formula, use 168 g).
200 g finely ground nuts (any kind; peanuts, pecans, or almonds work well)
2 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
1 tsp non-iodized salt (Optional)
1 package (45 g) Henry's Healthy Vita-Mins*
Wet ingredients:
1 whole egg
1 tsp vanilla or almond extract (optional)
1/2 cup water, or a little more, as needed (this is for growth formula only; do not add water to the adult formula unless the dough is too dry when mixed)
Instructions:
Place dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Add all the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix with a fork until dough sticks together. It will be fairly dry, like pie crust dough. Wearing gloves or with your bare hands (oiled), press the dough down and then start to knead it. Once the dough forms a ball, place it onto a lightly greased surface and knead a few more times until smooth and uniform in color. Roll dough out into a roll about 12 inches long and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 60 minutes. While still warm, cut into 60 pieces with a sharp knife
Allow the blocks to cool for at least 2 hours. Then place in zip-lock bags and store them in the fridge or freezer. They will keep in the fridge for several weeks. They will keep in the freezer for several months (unopened and with as much air as possible removed from the bag before sealing). Some squirrels enjoy eating them cold or frozen, but you can also put a cold block into the microwave for about 5-10 seconds to warm it up.
Feed 2-3 per day for a 1-pound (453 g) squirrel. Different squirrels will have different energy requirements.
Itchiku's dad
04-30-2012, 07:15 AM
Sorry I should have said that although it would be great to get stuff from Henry's Healthy Pets the shipping charges are crazy. vits 33g 5.99 add shipping to Thailand 34.99. Same thing with the blocks 16.99 for the small bag add shipping 37.99. Which is why i need to make my own and I don't have an oven.
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