Wombaroo Kangaroo Milk Replacer <0.4 is a milk substitute for macropod joeys — kangaroos and wallabies — with less than 40% of their pouch life completed. The number is the fraction of pouch life the joey has finished, so <0.4 is the earliest of the four Wombaroo kangaroo formulas: a furless pinkie with pink skin, closed eyes and ears still folded down, entirely confined to the pouch. The powder is matched to early lactation kangaroo milk, which is low in energy and low in fat, with carbohydrates and proteins an immature gut can handle; the typical analysis is 36% protein and 14% fat at 18 MJ/kg. PeekAPaw stocks it in 140g and 700g. Wombaroo is clear that joeys this young are very immature, may not be viable, and should only be cared for by very experienced carers with the correct equipment — if one has come into your hands, call a licensed wildlife carer or vet before you feed it.
Reading this stage
Joeys at this stage are furless, with pink skin, eyes closed, and ears down. Entirely pouch-bound. Faeces are of yellow custard consistency.
Key Features
- Specifically formulated to match the composition of early lactation kangaroo milk.
- Low energy milk with a low fat content.
- Easily digested carbohydrates and proteins.
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
| Protein | 36% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Ash | 4% |
| Moisture | 3% |
| Energy (ME) | 18 MJ/kg |
Feeding Guidelines
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 cared for by very experienced carers with the correct equipment and resources.
Making Up Milk
To make 100 mL of milk: Mix 14 g of powder (2 scoops) with 95 mL of warm water.
To make 1 litre of milk: Mix 140 g of powder with 950 mL of warm water.
Add about half the water to the powder first and mix to a paste. Then make up with the remaining water and mix thoroughly. Use pre-boiled water to ensure it is sterilised. If the water is too hot, it can cause the milk to curdle. If it is too cold, 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 frozen for up to 2 weeks. It may be useful to store frozen milk in small portions (e.g. ice cube trays) so that the required daily feed volumes can be easily thawed out. Once thawed, discard any unused milk and wash feeding utensils thoroughly.
