Quick & easy powdered milk replacement formula is a complete food source for orphaned or rejected joeys, as well as pregnant females. Formulated to closely match mother's milk in protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Provides a foundation of nutrients for strong development. Enriched with high-quality protein sources, vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids. Easily digestible and highly palatable. Produces better weight gain, fewer digestive problems, and better acceptance than other formulas. Ideal for sugar gliders, possums or other marsupials. All natural, no preservatives, made in the USA.
Mixing Instructions: Add 1 ounce (approx. 1/4 cup) of Milk replacer powder to 5.5 ounces of pre-boiled warm water. Mix thoroughly prior to feeding.
Feeding Instructions: Warm the formula to 29-30 degrees Celcius, test the temperature on your wrist, then feed using a syringe/nipple. Offer one small drop at a time by placing it on the mouth, being careful not to squirt into the nostrils or down the throat. Feeding portions will vary by species and age.
1 week OOP (joey weighs 10-20g) = 0.5ml every 2 hrs
2 weeks OOP (joey weighs 14-24g) = 0.5ml every 2 hrs
3 weeks OOP (joey weighs 15-25g) = 1ml every 4 hrs
4 weeks OOP (joey weighs 21-32g) = 1ml every 4 hrs
5 weeks OOP (joey weighs 28-39g) = 2ml every 4 hrs
6 weeks OOP (joey weighs 33-44g) = 2ml every 4 hrs
7 weeks OOP (joey weighs 38-49g) = 3ml every 4 hrs
8 weeks OOP (joey weighs 43-59g) = 3ml every 4 hrs
Offer 4 ml every 4 hrs until glider begins eating solids and is an adult (weighs 85-139g).
Storage Instructions: You can serve the milk replacer right after mixing, or you can store the mixture refrigerated for ~10 days, or frozen for ~6 months. To store individual portions, measure the formula using the syringe then squeeze the portioned formula into an ice cube tray. Store the unmixed powder sealed, away from extreme heat/cold, humidity, and sunlight.
Ingredients: Dried whey protein concentrate, animal fat (preserved with BHA, BHT citric acid, & ethoxyquin), dried whey product, dried whey, coconut oil, lecithin, ethoxylatedmono-diglycerides, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, citric acid (preservative), corn syrup solids, L-lysine, DL-methionine, sodium silico aluminate, ferrous sulfate, taurine, potassium sorbate (preservative), vitamin E supplement, magnesium sulfate, choline chloride, zinc sulfate, vitamin A supplement, maltodextrin, manganese sulfate, vitamin D3 supplement, ascorbic acid, niacin supplement, biotin, calcium pantothenate, vitamin B12supplement, sodium selenite, copper sulfate, folic acid,riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, cobalt sulfate, mineral oil, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), pyridoxine hydrochloride, artificial flavor.
Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min 24.00%), Lysine (min 2.10%), Crude Fat (min 24.00%), Crude Fiber (max 0.15%), Moisture (max 6.00%), Calcium (min 1.00%, max 1.25%), Phosphorus (min 0.80%), Sodium (min 0.50%, max 1.00%), Copper (min 10 ppm, max 15 ppm), Selenium (min 0.3 ppm), Zinc (min 120 ppm), Vitamin A (min 30,000 IU/lb), Vitamin D3 (min 5,000 IU/lb), Vitamin E (min 115 IU/lb.)
