Petiatric Incubator Temperatures

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02-25-2015, 03:45 PM
Nancy in New York

Petiatric Incubator Temperatures

Sounds like this should be a sticky to me!

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Originally Posted by tjparker60

I just got my first baby of the season in and I'm using my new Petiatric Incubator. Does anyone know the correct temperature for baby squirrels?

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Originally Posted by Milo's Mom

OK! Got info for you!!!

This information came from Marcia at Coast & Canyon Wildlife. She has 16 Petiatric incubators and has been using them for years. Her recommendations are as follows:

Pinkies to approx. 3 weeks old: 90-93*F

3 weeks till done with incubator: 86-88*F

Injured/Sick adults: 80-83*F

The one thing that she stressed (and she said it like 8 times)

TOUCH AND FEEL THE BABIES WITH YOUR HANDS. IF THEY FEEL COOL, INCREASE THE TEMP, IF THEY FEEL HOT, LOWER THE TEMP.

She also said if the babies are sick she may increase the temp by a degree or two if they seem to feel cool.

Hope this helps!!!
02-25-2015, 03:58 PM
island rehabber

Re: Pediatric Incubator Temperatures

GREAT Info -- thank you MM and Marcia!

I'm relieved to see that these are pretty much the same temps I use, except with a heating pad. I have a probe that goes under the blankies and shows me in digital readout what the temp is inside the container. It's funny when the readout suddenly jumps to 99-100*; if you look, you will always see that a baby is lying on top of the probe. :grin3
02-26-2015, 10:06 AM
sqrl luv

Re: Petiatric Incubator Temperatures

I printed this out and stuck it on my incubator. I have two thermometers in there now and may get a third to place in the back, I really appreciate the info!!! I knew this would be the best place to come!
Thanks,
TJ
02-26-2015, 10:14 AM
island rehabber

Re: Petiatric Incubator Temperatures

So glad we could help. Now, how about some pix of those warm snuggly babies? :poke :grin2
02-26-2015, 10:58 AM
Milo's Mom

Re: Petiatric Incubator Temperatures

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Originally Posted by island rehabber

So glad we could help. Now, how about some pix of those warm snuggly babies? :poke :grin2

:goodpost :grin3
03-01-2015, 12:49 PM
sqrl luv

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Re: Petiatric Incubator Temperatures

Not the best pictures, but you can see her in there all warm and snug!

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03-01-2015, 12:54 PM
HappyLittleSquirrely

Re: Pediatric Incubator Temperatures

EEEeeermerrrrGeerd! :Love_Icon
03-01-2015, 01:07 PM
Milo's Mom

Re: Pediatric Incubator Temperatures

Oh my goodness, look at her. KLUNK!

How are you liking the incubator in comparison to the heating pad/bin method? Have you noted anything different in her overall in comparison to babies you've raised in the past with heating pads?

Please give her a very gentle kiss for me. She is precious. :Love_Icon
03-01-2015, 01:37 PM
Shewhosweptforest

Re: Pediatric Incubator Temperatures

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Originally Posted by HappyLittleSquirrely

EEEeeermerrrrGeerd! :Love_Icon

:yeahthat
03-01-2015, 02:33 PM
island rehabber

Re: Petiatric Incubator Temperatures

So beautiful and peaceful :serene
02-20-2016, 09:23 AM
Anne

Re: Petiatric Incubator Temperatures

Flying squirrel babies do better with a temperature of 100 and a high humidity.
02-20-2016, 09:44 AM
Nancy in New York

Re: Petiatric Incubator Temperatures

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Originally Posted by Anne

Flying squirrel babies do better with a temperature of 100 and a high humidity.

Great information Anne! :glomp