2nd best: squirrel blocks?

[MaryNGordon]

My guy loves his Henry's blocks. However I lost track of time, and they are now on vacation. And I need more blocks soon, but I will run out before they return. I need to buy a bag rodent blocks to supplement the remaining HHB supply until they return in January, but I dont know what to get. I have enough Henrys to give him one block a day, so it wont be a total diet-shocker, but he will need more than one a day. What are the best rodent blocks to get when you cant get any Henry's?

I would like your recommendations for best in nutrition and squirrel votes for yummyness. :dance

[farrelli]

Many people seem to go with Oxbow or Harlan Teklad.

[SammysMom]

There are no blocks on the market that are comparable in texture and I believe taste to HHBs. In a pinch, you might try making your own to see if they work.
Homemade Squirrel Block Recipe
(Revised 11/01/11)
Makes approximately a 4-week supply for a 1-pound squirrel.

Preheat oven to 205 degrees Fahrenheit

Dry ingredients:
80 g Pure Whey Protein Isolate for adult formula (for growth formula, use 160 g).
130 g finely ground nuts (any kind; peanuts, pecans, or almonds work well)
1/3 cup wheat flour (optional)
1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
1 package (33 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 or flatten into a square, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. 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 1-3 per day. Different squirrels will have different energy requirements.

[VtVince]

I'm down to a little more than a week supply. I'll be doing some baking soon. The boy likes the picky blocks - more so when they're fresh. Do people buy several months supply and freeze it?

-VtVince

[farrelli]

Many do, yes. It's flat rate shipping, so you save money that way.

[rottilvr79]

I have a question about Oxbow. My kids have never really liked any commercial blocks, so we've always stuck with Henry's (or homemade) with veggies and fruit. I kind of want to get a commercial block, just to leave something to nibble on in their bowl between meal times. I found the Oxbow brand at Petsmart today. They had 2 different kinds. One was more of what I think of as a "block" food, but it said it was was baby rats. The other was for adults, but looks more like dog or cat food. I bought the second one, because my kids are over the suggested age on the "blocks." I just wanted to make sure that was ok to feed them before I put it in their cage. Or, should I just stick with the blocks? Not that I expect them to readily eat either of them. LOL

[MaryNGordon]

FYI I made the recipe and he really liked it. But I can't wait for Henry's order to arrive!

[pnut2014]

Does henerys sell whey protein isolate? Gonna try tht recipie listed below n thead since it doesnt call for fv formula. Thank everybody for helping pnut.

[HRT4SQRLS]

Does henerys sell whey protein isolate? Gonna try tht recipie listed below n thead since it doesnt call for fv formula. Thank everybody for helping pnut.

Yes, Henry's sells whey protein. Here is the link... http://www.henryspets.com/pure-protein-isolate/

Don't forget to buy the Henry's Vita Mins, also. :)