Wombaroo Possum Milk Replacer <0.8

Wombaroo Possum Milk Replacer <0.8 is a milk substitute for possum and glider joeys with less than 80% of their pouch life completed.

Joeys at this stage have furless pink skin to fine fur, eyes closed to just opened and ears drooped, or starting to become erect. Joeys are fully pouch-bound and totally dependent on milk. Faeces are yellow custard to toothpaste consistency.

Key Features

• Formulated to match the composition of early to mid lactation possum milk.
• Moderate energy milk, balancing carbohydrate & protein with a relatively low fat content.
• Protein high in sulphur-containing amino acids (cysteine & methionine) to promote good hair growth.

Feeding Guide

Use Possum Milk Replacer <0.8 for pinkie and just-furring joeys, prior to pouch emergence. Furless possums and gliders are very prone to disease and mortality and should only be attempted by experienced carers with sufficient resources.

Making up the milk replacement:

• To make 100mL of milk: Mix 16g of powder (2½ scoops) with 90ml of warm water.
• To make 1 litre of milk: Mix 160g of powder with 900ml of warm water.
• Add about half of 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.
• Milk can be stored in the fridge for a day or can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.

Feeding guidelines:

• Warm milk to about 30°C and feed using a bottle and teat.
• A C Teat, P Teat or SD Teat is recommended for in-pouch possums & gliders.
• A syringe or eye dropper may be required for ringtails, pygmy possums or small gliders.
• Feed around 6-8 times per day for furless joeys, reducing this to 4 times per day by first pouch emergence.
• If the joey is showing signs of dehydration (e.g. during hot weather), give extra drinks of water between feeds.
• 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

160g & 800g.