Nosetotail
10-08-2017, 03:07 PM
Hi. Forgive me for posting this in general. I just wanted a little more exposure.
Stepnstone was kind enough to post the block recipe for me:
Homemade Squirrel Block Recipe
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 (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.
I have a couple of questions. The recipe calls for 1 package (45 grams) of.Henry's Vita-Mins. Henry's single package is currently 33 grams. I am wondering if the potency has increased allowing for a lower quantity per dose or batch of blocks, or do I need to add 45 grams?
Does this account for the daily calcium requirements, and will this be enough vitamin D for a squirrel who is not exposed to full sprectrum light?
And my last question is concerning raw organic stevia sweetener. Is this safe to add to make the blocks more palatable for a very picky eater. I was considering stevia or a couple table spoons of honey per batch.
Any thoughts would be highly appreciated.
Stepnstone was kind enough to post the block recipe for me:
Homemade Squirrel Block Recipe
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 (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.
I have a couple of questions. The recipe calls for 1 package (45 grams) of.Henry's Vita-Mins. Henry's single package is currently 33 grams. I am wondering if the potency has increased allowing for a lower quantity per dose or batch of blocks, or do I need to add 45 grams?
Does this account for the daily calcium requirements, and will this be enough vitamin D for a squirrel who is not exposed to full sprectrum light?
And my last question is concerning raw organic stevia sweetener. Is this safe to add to make the blocks more palatable for a very picky eater. I was considering stevia or a couple table spoons of honey per batch.
Any thoughts would be highly appreciated.