Originally Posted by
Spanky
3ml is the minimum for a 60gram squirrel... a 60 gram squirrel is usually eyes closed, about 3 weeks old. Most of my babies are over 100grams when they open their eyes (around 5 weeks old) and southern greys are smaller than your northern (PA) greys. I worry she might have some nutritional deficiencies... this is reinforced by not only how small she is but the condition of her fur. The health of their fur and tail tells the tale of their overall health. She reminds me of a little guy I got a few years back (Squirt) who grew up to be a healthy boy that still comes visits me... his thread / story is her on the board. He was 44 grams and eyes open when he arrived here...
I see she is eating some solids... the block should be the first and only solids. Offer other healthy veggies only after you know she is eating her block well. After veggies, some fruit can be added. But you really need her to be eating (not simply chewing up) the block before starting things like sweet taters.
Let's focus on her diet. First and most important is to know how much she weighs.
When mixing up the Fox Valley (is this the 20/50?) are you mixing it up and letting it sit in the fridge for a few hours (overnight ideally) to allow it to be dissolved as mush as possible? This helps with digestion. How much Ultraboost are you adding to the FV formula?
What is the brand of rodent block you are feeding her?