Squirrel Weaning Kits

If you have just found a baby squirrel, please review the online version of our Baby Squirrel Care Guide for emergency guidelines. You can call an experienced rehabber at 540-745-3334 day or night or you can call or text 203-214-7427.

For non-urgent situations, The Squirrel Board can be a great source of advice and information.

Henry’s exclusive Squirrel Weaning Guide provides everything you need to start caring for an older orphaned squirrel who is still drinking milk but ready to start adding in solid foods as well. Squirrels start eating solid foods around 6 weeks of age - if you have a younger squirrel, check out our Baby Squirrel Kit.

We offer two versions of the Weaning Kit, one with Fox Valley Formula and one with Wombaroo Formula. Click on the different kit tabs to learn more!

Both standard kits include:

• A copy of our Squirrel Weaning Guide
• 1 bag of either Fox Valley 20/50 or Wombaroo squirrel formula
• 1 bag of Henry’s Healthy Blocks
• Three 3-ml and three 5-ml slip-tip syringes
• 2 medium-size Easy-Grip Nipples

Complete Version Add-Ons: No-Auto-Shutoff Heating Pad & Cozy Pocket

The Squirrel Weaning Guide comes in every kit (also available online) and helps you determine the age and condition of the squirrel. In addition to a shopping list of emergency items you can buy locally, the Guide includes a list of common medical issues to look out for, especially when dealing with orphaned babies who are almost always malnourished and severely dehydrated. The Weaning Guide shows you how to introduce a variety of healthy foods so that picky squirrels receive all the nutrition they need.

Fox Valley 20/50 Formula provides squirrels the nutrition they need from 4 weeks of age through weaning. This rehabber-approved powdered milk formula produces better weight gain, fewer digestive problems, and better acceptance than other formulas. Fox Valley Formula 20/50 mixes easily, smells wonderful, and there is no need to supplement the formula with any added cream, yogurt, or probiotics. 

Fox Valley uses only high-quality human-grade ingredients to create milk replacers that closely match the specific composition of the mother’s milk, ensuring proper nutrition and growth.

The kit contains three 3 mL & three 5 mL CODAN O-Ring Syringes. Squirrels must be fed with a syringe so that you can control the flow of formula and keep them from eating too quickly or becoming aspirated on the formula. These syringes have a silicone O-ring that makes it easy to smoothly control the flow and avoid suddenly forcing too much formula into the baby’s mouth and choking them.

You will also receive 2 Easy-Grip Nipples. Made with food-grade silicone, Easy-Grip Nipples are specially designed for squirrels, with a large kneading pad for their paws to grip onto. They are odorless, sanitary, and more durable than latex nipples. The nipples are clear, so you can monitor the flow of formula and easily check to see if they are properly cleaned.

Squirrels are famously picky eaters, so it’s vital they learn to like healthy foods from the beginning. Henry’s Healthy Blocks should be the first solid foods they are introduced to. The only natural supplement made especially for a squirrel’s diet with 100% of the vitamins and minerals they need to help prevent common diseases like Metabolic Bone Disease, while promoting bone and organ health. Unlike other rodent or pet foods that are dry and flavorless, Henry’s Blocks are baked fresh daily with only 100% natural ingredients and no preservatives, fillers, or artificial sweeteners.

Wombaroo Milk Replacer is a nutritionally-balanced milk replacer for squirrels. Wombaroo is specially formulated to match the mother squirrel’s milk composition and is easily digestible by even the youngest pinky squirrels. Wombaroo is a high-energy milk with high levels of fat and protein to support growth and weight gain. Wombaroo provides a variety of high-quality milk replacers made in Australia. Their team of experts has worked since 1984 to develop scientifically backed premium milk replacers and food for exotic animals.

The kit contains three 3 mL & three 5 mL CODAN O-Ring Syringes. Squirrels must be fed with a syringe so that you can control the flow of formula and keep them from eating too quickly or becoming aspirated on the formula. These syringes have a silicone O-ring that makes it easy to smoothly control the flow and avoid suddenly forcing too much formula into the baby’s mouth and choking them.

You will also receive 2 Easy-Grip Nipples. It is difficult to find nursing nipples small enough for squirrels and other small wildlife at conventional pet and farm supply stores. Made with food-grade silicone, Easy-Grip Nipples are specially designed for squirrels with a large kneading pad for their paws to grip onto. They are odorless, sanitary, and more durable than latex nipples. The nipples are clear, so you can monitor the flow of formula and easily check to see if they are properly cleaned.

Squirrels are famously picky eaters, so it’s vital they learn to like healthy foods from the beginning. Henry’s Healthy Blocks should be the first solid foods they are introduced to. The only natural supplement made especially for a squirrel’s diet with 100% of the vitamins and minerals they need to help prevent common diseases like Metabolic Bone Disease, while promoting bone and organ health. Unlike other rodent or pet foods that are dry and flavorless, Henry’s Blocks are baked fresh daily with only 100% natural ingredients and no preservatives, fillers, or artificial sweeteners.

Fox Valley and Wombaroo Kits are available in a Standard and a Complete version. The Complete version has all the same items you need - Weaning Guide, formula, feeding syringes, nursing nipples, and Henry’s Blocks - plus two additional items:

• Henry’s Heating Pads help guarantee the squirrel stays warm enough - even through the night! Most commercial heating pads are set to turn off automatically after 2 or 3 hours. Babies need a steady, reliable heat source to remain safe and healthy. Our heating pads remain on overnight so you can rest assured the baby is warm and safe.
• A Cozy Pockets provides orphaned babies with a safe and snuggly hideout. Made with super-soft, animal-safe fleece, this padded pouch can either lay on its side or hang from the side of the cage by sturdy velcro tabs. The Cozy Pocket is the next best thing to cuddling with mom for little mammals.