Wombaroo Bat Milk Replacer - 5.8 oz (165 g)

Wombaroo Bat Milk Replacer is a high-quality, nutritionally-balanced milk substitute for orphaned microbat (insectivorous bat) pups. Specially formulated to match the composition of microbat milk, Wombaroo Milk Replacer is a high-energy formula with elevated fat and protein content to cater to the rapid development of microbat pups.

Newborn bats that did not receive colostrum from their mother may benefit from Impact Colostrum Supplement.

Wombaroo

Henry’s is proud to partner with Wombaroo to provide a variety of high-quality milk replacers made in Australia. Wombaroo’s team of experts have worked since 1984 to develop scientifically-backed premium milk replacers and food for exotic animals. Wombaroo has developed several products specifically for zoos and captive breeding programs to support wildlife conservation projects around the world.

Mixing and Storage Guidelines

To make 20mL of milk: Add 1 level scoop of powder (6.5g) with 15 mL of warm water.

To make 100mL of milk: Add 33g of powder (5 scoops) with 70 mL of warm water.

First, add half the water to the powder and mix into a paste. Then add the remaining water and mix thoroughly. Pre-boil the water to ensure that it is sterilized. If the water is too hot it can cause the milk to curdle. If it is too cold then it will be difficult to disperse the powder. 

Milk can be stored in the fridge for a day or can be frozen for up to two weeks. It is useful to make up milk in larger quantities and store it frozen in small portions (e.g. ice cube trays), so that the required daily feed volumes can be easily thawed out. Once thawed out, discard any unused milk, and wash feeding utensils thoroughly.

Feeding Guide

Pups should be warmed by hand before feeding.

Warm milk to about 95°F (35°C) and feed from an eye dropper or catheter & syringe. Feed every 2 hours for the first 3 days, reducing this to every 3 hours by week one and every 4 hours by week two. Stimulate young pups to defecate and urinate after each feed. To avoid dehydration during periods of hot weather, provide drinks of pre-boiled water between feeds. Always offer drinking water once bat pups become mobile. Consult your veterinarian or specialist wildlife carer for particular advice about caring for microbat pups.

See back of the box for dosing instructions.

Ingredients

Whole milk solids, whey protein, casein, vegetable oils, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, taurine, vitamins A, B₁, B₂, B₃, B₅, B₆, B₉, B₁₂, C, D₃, E, K, biotin, choline, inositol, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium.

Analysis

• Protein 34%
• Fat 43%
• Ash 5%
• Moisture 3%
• Energy (ME) 25 MJ/kg