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Tyler21
03-10-2015, 10:48 PM
OK so im feeding them at 8am 12pm 4pm 8pm 12am 4am. They are both eating almost 5cc each feeding and i wanted to know around what age i can start skipping the night feeding.
SammysMom
03-10-2015, 11:18 PM
We really need to know their weight in order to answer your question. Do you have any idea of their weights?
stepnstone
03-10-2015, 11:21 PM
Just to give you a general idea and SM is right, proper feeding
requires knowing the babies weight.



AGE IN
WEEKS
AMOUNT
HOW
OFTEN
NIGHT
FEEDING


1
based on weight (http://www.squirrel-rehab.org/rehabinfo/weekone.html)
every 2 hours
YES


2
based on weight (http://www.squirrel-rehab.org/rehabinfo/weektwo.html)
every 3 hours
YES


3
based on weight (http://www.squirrel-rehab.org/rehabinfo/weekthree.html)
every 3-4 hours
YES


4
based on weight (http://www.squirrel-rehab.org/rehabinfo/weekthree.html)
every 4 hours
YES


5
based on weight (http://www.squirrel-rehab.org/rehabinfo/weekthree.html)
every 4 hours
If Needed


6
based on weight (http://www.squirrel-rehab.org/rehabinfo/weeksix.html)
every 4 hours
If Needed
crazy4squirrels
03-10-2015, 11:32 PM
If weight is good there is no reason to do night feedings (4am). Once the eyes open and weights are good, no medical issues, there is no need to do a night feeding.
SammysMom
03-10-2015, 11:37 PM
Yes, the amount seemed a bit low for the age so i thought weight would help us guide you.
Tyler21
03-10-2015, 11:42 PM
Yes, the amount seemed a bit low for the age so i thought weight would help us guide you.The female is 86g and the male is 94g
SammysMom
03-10-2015, 11:50 PM
Then youre doing fine with the amount. Any chance of a picture?we love pictures!!!:grin3
Tyler21
03-10-2015, 11:51 PM
Then youre doing fine with the amount. Any chance of a picture?we love pictures!!!:grin3Yea give me a sec trying to find out how to
SammysMom
03-10-2015, 11:55 PM
Click reply to thread and scroll down to ,anage attachments. Choose the pic then upload. Then post your message. Resize it to the smallest size. 640 is one of the dimensions.
Tyler21
03-10-2015, 11:58 PM
Then youre doing fine with the amount. Any chance of a picture?we love pictures!!!:grin3

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jack and jill
SammysMom
03-11-2015, 12:04 AM
Precious!!! Would they eat a bit more if you offered them more?
Tyler21
03-11-2015, 12:12 AM
Precious!!! Would they eat a bit more if you offered them more?
Yea im pretty sure if i did they would eat a little bit more. If i were to feed them more should i raise there feedings every 5 hours or is it fine where it is.
SammysMom
03-11-2015, 07:09 AM
I am so sorry, i fell asleep. I think that it would be fine to cut out the 4am feeding and let them have just a little bit more per feeding. Be very careful to avoid loose stool from overfeeding. I would also start weighing every day for a litle while to be sure they are gaining. They are really adorable!:Love_Icon
RobinTN
03-11-2015, 07:57 AM
OMG they are just so adorable... all spooned up! :Love_IconJack & Jill:Love_Icon
Tyler21
03-11-2015, 10:37 PM
OK so ive introduced some rodent block into there diet about a week ago and wanted to know should i wait for them to really start eating that or should i try to feed them some other solid foods. Also what solids should they be eating at this age?
Nancy in New York
03-11-2015, 10:57 PM
OK so ive introduced some rodent block into there diet about a week ago and wanted to know should i wait for them to really start eating that or should i try to feed them some other solid foods. Also what solids should they be eating at this age?

Tyler I am going to combine this post with your other thread. It will be so much easier for people reading and trying to help for it to all be in one spot. :thumbsup
Oh NO solids for now. Formula should be their only food until they are at least 7 weeks.
Formula is your #1 insurance against MBD so keep them on that as long as possible, and don't
wean them off. They can start with squirrel block in a few weeks, get the HHB's for Henry's, they are the best!
Are their eyes still closed?
Tyler21
03-11-2015, 11:08 PM
Tyler I am going to combine this post with your other thread. It will be so much easier for people reading and trying to help for it to all be in one spot. :thumbsup
Oh NO solids for now. Formula should be their only food until they are at least 7 weeks.
Formula is your #1 insurance against MBD so keep them on that as long as possible, and don't
wean them off. They can start with squirrel block in a few weeks, get the HHB's for Henry's, they are the best!
Are their eyes still closed?
there eyes have been open since march 2nd-4th