baby skunks

[juneandcash]

Just picked up 3 baby skunks approx 2 weeks. I'm warming them now, then going to try rehydration. Anyone have any experience with these guys?? Never done a baby skunk before. Need all advice available please

[SammysMom]

If you don't have the book Wild Mammal Babies, I am happy to copy the skunk pages and email them to you. Just give me your email address.

[juneandcash]

What type of formula do they need?

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

I think Fox Valley has one for skunks, not sure tho

[SammysMom]

I emailed you the 4 pages that are in WMB with the info on skunks. Good luck with them...I am very jealous!:grin3

[juneandcash]

Just read them thank u. I'm sure I'll be up all night worried sick about the lil guys

[SammysMom]

I will say a prayer. They are sweet creatures
..:Love_Icon

[juneandcash]

So far all doing well... now to try to catch some sleep before next feeding

[Anne]

Fox Valley makes a skunk formula. I am sooo jealous, I love baby skunks!:Love_Icon:hug

[squirrelsrule&bunniestoo]

I have raised a few baby skunks. Not my favorites because they're bigger and be warned- they will spray you! It's not so bad though, because the smell comes off as soon as you shower. I used Esbilac formula with all my baby skunks and they did well. The fox valley skunk formula is 32/45, only difference between it and squirrel is that it has slightly more fat. I didn't add heavy whipping cream to my formula, but you could make Esbilac have the same protein/fat ratio by adding a little bit of heavy whipping cream to the formula.

Tip about feeding baby skunks- they like to put the whole nipple in their mouth, but if you use a long one then they choke on it. The miracle nipple would be perfect for them because it's wide but short, which is what they like. Otherwise if you're using a long one, you can put the bottle type over it with the end cut so it slides over. That'll prevent them from putting the whole thing in their mouth and make it a bit wider for them.

Just keep track of their weights and feed 5-6 times a day and you should be good to go.

[Squirreleesi]

If you don't have the book Wild Mammal Babies, I am happy to copy the skunk pages and email them to you. Just give me your email address.

do you know where i can purchase this book?

[squirrelsrule&bunniestoo]

http://www.squirrelsandmore.com/rehab-supplies/books-for-animal-enthusiasts/wild-mammal-babies-the-first-48-hours-and-beyond-2nd-edition.html

[Squirreleesi]

http://www.squirrelsandmore.com/rehab-supplies/books-for-animal-enthusiasts/wild-mammal-babies-the-first-48-hours-and-beyond-2nd-edition.html

Thank you

[juneandcash]

Were you using the puppy esbilac?

[squirrelsrule&bunniestoo]

Yep, just make sure it's the new version with prebiotics and probiotics.

[juneandcash]

Update!! All are doing great. Turned out they were much younger than I originally thought. The are the cutest things ever tho!!!

[Chickenlegs]

Sissy has raised baby skunks. Try sending a PM to her.

[SammysMom]

Oh my goodness! They are adorable!!!

[Monipenny]

Oh aren't they just the cutest. Great job raising them! They are stinking cute!:serene