Wombaroo Kangaroo Milk Replacer <0.4 is a nutritionally balanced milk substitute for macropod (kangaroo & wallaby) joeys with less than 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 very young “pinkies”. Joeys at this age are very immature and may not be viable. They should only be attempted by very experienced carers with the correct equipment and resources.
Making up the milk:
- To make 100mL of milk: Mix 14g of powder (2 scoops) with 95ml of warm water.
- To make 1 litre of milk: Mix 140g of powder with 950ml 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.
- Milk can be stored in the fridge for a day or can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.
Feeding the joey:
- Warm milk to about 30°C and feed using a bottle and teat.
- A Wombaroo STM teat or syringe is recommended for small in-pouch kangaroos and wallabies.
- Feed at least 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.
- Very 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 (including DHA, EPA & Arachidonic Acid), maltodextrin, 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.
Typical Analysis
| Protein | 36% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Ash | 4% |
| Moisture | 3% |
| Energy (ME) | 18 MJ/kg |
Pack Sizes
140g & 700g.
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