Wombaroo Kangaroo Milk Replacer 0.4

Wombaroo Kangaroo Milk Replacer 0.4 is a nutritionally balanced milk substitute for macropod (kangaroo & wallaby) joeys with 40% of their pouch life completed.

Joeys at this stage have fur that begins as a fine velvet, but rapidly grows into a short, thicker coat. Eyes are fully opened and ears erect. Confined to the pouch, with head regularly out. Faeces mustard toothpaste to soft green pellet consistency.

Key Features

• Specifically formulated to match the composition of mid lactation kangaroo milk.
• High energy milk, with the required balance of carbohydrate & fat content.
• Protein high in sulphur-containing amino acids (cysteine & methionine) for rapid hair growth phase.

Feeding Guide

• Use Kangaroo Milk Replacer 0.4 for unfurred joeys, just prior to the onset of hair growth.
• Joeys at this age are prone to disease and mortality and should only be attempted by experienced carers.
• Wombaroo Impact Colostrum Supplement may be fed to enhance the immune system.

Making up the milk replacer:

• To make 100mL of milk: Mix 18g of powder (2 1/2 scoops) with 90ml of warm water.
• To make 1 litre of milk: Mix 180g of powder with 900ml of warm water.
• Add about half the water to the powder first and mix to a paste.
• Then make up with remaining water and mix thoroughly.
• Water is preboiled to ensure that it is sterilised.
• 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.
• An electric whisk can be used for mixing larger quantities.
• Milk can be stored in the fridge for a day or can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.

Guide for feeding joeys:

• Warm milk to about 30°C and feed using a bottle and teat.
• A Wombaroo STM Teat is recommended for small in-pouch kangaroos and wallabies.
• Feed around 6-8 times per day for joeys with an Age Factor 0.4.
• If the joey is showing signs of dehydration (e.g. during hot weather), give extra drinks of water between feeds.
• Young joeys dehydrate rapidly if not maintained under optimum husbandry conditions.
• Consult your veterinarian or experienced carer for further information about husbandry and feeding of joeys.

Ingredients

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

Typical Analysis

Pack Sizes

180g & 900g