First time squirrel mom with a few (probably silly) questions

[vegas0917]

Hello! First time squirrel mom, and trying desperately to do my research but I have a few questions on what is normal for a baby squirrel and what isn't. We found a baby squirrel when he was around 3 1/2 weeks old. He was thin and we hydrated him with unflavored pedialyte for 3 feedings then switched to 1 teaspoon of esbilac with 3 teaspoons water, with 1 teaspoon of vanilla low-fat yogurt, heavy whipping cream and half an egg yolk. Is that the right formula for him? He has been drinking between 2 and 4 Ccs depending on how hungry he is. I keep worrying about bloating. I've seen contradicting statements on this all over the internet. I did order the weening formula for fox Valley and it should be here soon. And my other question was that he opened his eyes yesterday and has been itching his face and torso. There are no bugs I can see on him, and I gave him a "Dawn bath" yesterday. He has a few scabs on his sides but they are healing really well. He started sucking and nibbling on his paws today as his eyes opened too. Is his itching and nibbling something to worry about or is that a normal baby thing to do?

[Spanky]

Hello! First time squirrel mom, and trying desperately to do my research but I have a few questions on what is normal for a baby squirrel and what isn't. We found a baby squirrel when he was around 3 1/2 weeks old. He was thin and we hydrated him with unflavored pedialyte for 3 feedings then switched to 1 teaspoon of esbilac with 3 teaspoons water, with 1 teaspoon of vanilla low-fat yogurt, heavy whipping cream and half an egg yolk. Is that the right formula for him? He has been drinking between 2 and 4 Ccs depending on how hungry he is. I keep worrying about bloating. I've seen contradicting statements on this all over the internet. I did order the weening formula for fox Valley and it should be here soon. And my other question was that he opened his eyes yesterday and has been itching his face and torso. There are no bugs I can see on him, and I gave him a "Dawn bath" yesterday. He has a few scabs on his sides but they are healing really well. He started sucking and nibbling on his paws today as his eyes opened too. Is his itching and nibbling something to worry about or is that a normal baby thing to do?

to TSB!

The Esbilac should be the powdered version and if you are using the Esbilac, it should be mixed 1 part powdered to 2 parts water. No need to add anything to the Esbilac, but you can add some heavy whipping cream. The liquid Esbilac is different (surprisingly) and not tolerated well (not digested well) by squirrels and we have even seen cases of "failure to thrive".

AT 5 weeks, eyes open you baby should be on the Fox Valley 20/50.. hopefully that is the one you ordered. We don't wean, we continue to give formula until they refuse it. Formula is THE best thing they can eat. Did you order some Henry's Healthy Block for him... they are the best and he should start to be introduced to rodent block at his age. Rodent block is the first and only solid food he should get until he is eating that very well.

Pictures always help.. .the scratching could be dryness. If he is in a cardboard box, that often fries them out.

[vegas0917]

I did order the 20/50! I'm glad I picked the right one! Whew...and I'm glad you said that about weening because I absolutely would have weened. Thank you! Here are a few pics of his chin and tummy, where he itches, and one of his general being. Thank you so much!

[stepnstone]

"He" is a she...

[vegas0917]

My mind is blown! I've been calling him a her by mistake and trying to correct myself!
I could've sworn that was a baby male bit..I will do some brushing up on baby squirrel anatomy lol! Thank you for telling me!

[Rock Monkey]

Regarding the itching I would that take a warm wet towel to clean the muzzle after feeding and see if that doesn't help. Mine just used my shirt. As far as the other she might be peeing herself. Just my first guesses.

[stepnstone]

My mind is blown! I've been calling him a her by mistake and trying to correct myself!
I could've sworn that was a baby male bit..I will do some brushing up on baby squirrel anatomy lol! Thank you for telling me!

Because females have a slight protrusion it is a common misjudgement.
The thing to remember is if it's between the legs - female.
If it's up where one would think belly button - male.
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