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    Default Momma of 3, feeding questions

    We have saved a family of 3 greys from a fallen tree. The momma was killed. 2 boys and a girl grey squirrels. Currently 7/8 weeks old. Was curious how often should they be fed when weaning? We were doing 5 hour intervals of formula but my big man is starting to refuse formula.they have water and all 3 are seperated. (We had nursing issues.) do we keep feeding the healthy diet every 5 hours? They are all getting Henry’s squirrel blocks.

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    Default Re: Momma of 3, feeding questions

    I am attaching a feeding frequency guideline:
    Feeding Frequency.pdf

    At 7-8 weeks old 3 times a day is typical.

    Once they are eating their Henry's block (2 blocks a day) it is time to introduce healthy veggies and then a small amount of fruit after. But they need to be eating... not shredding, but eating.. the block well before starting other solid foods. And I always feed the blocks first before each meal (2X a day) to make sure they keep eating them...

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    Default Re: Momma of 3, feeding questions

    Thank you. Everywhere I looked only went to 5hr intervals. We’re getting through this but I was worried they weren’t getting enough. They weighed 176-184g last night weight wise before I fed their last meal. They were barely 125g when we got them 2 weeks ago. This board has been a savior. The feeding was the only thing I was struggling on finding timeline wise. They are spoiled and are extremely active. They do decent with their blocks. Still messy but getting there. It was a struggle when we had to separate them, almost like a set back. But back on track!
    Thanks for your help!

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