Wombaroo Kangaroo Milk Replacer >0.7 covers the last stretch of pouch life — more than 70% completed — when the joey is fully furred, looks like a miniature adult, is emerging from the pouch and has begun grazing. It is the highest-energy formula in the kangaroo series at 42% fat and 25 MJ/kg, because activity levels climb sharply here, and it is deliberately low in carbohydrate to aid digestion while solid food takes a larger share of the diet. Protein sits at 30% to coincide with peak growth. The elevated fat means the made-up milk needs mixing well or it will separate out. Twenty-five grams of powder makes 100 millilitres. PeekAPaw stocks 250g, 1.25kg, 5kg and 20kg, the largest packs being aimed at shelters rearing several joeys through a season. Wombaroo's own mixing and storage guidance is kept in full below.
Reading this stage
Joeys at this stage have short to dense fur, and look like a miniature adult. Joeys may begin grazing from the pouch and making use of some green feed. They soon emerge from the pouch and solid food plays an increasingly large part in the diet. Faeces: soft to firm green pellets.
Key Features
- Specifically formulated to match the composition of late lactation kangaroo milk.
- High energy (fat content) milk, to cater for increased activity levels.
- Low in carbohydrate to aid in digestion and assist weaning onto solid foods.
- High levels of protein to coincide with the peak growth rate.
Ingredients
Whole milk solids (low lactose), whey protein, casein, vegetable oils, omega-3 & 6 fatty acids, 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 | 30% |
| Fat | 42% |
| Ash | 5% |
| Moisture | 3% |
| Energy (ME) | 25 MJ/kg |
Feeding Guidelines
Use Kangaroo Milk Replacer >0.7 when joeys are fully-furred, emerging from the pouch and beginning to wean onto solid food.
Making Up Milk
To make 100mL of milk: Mix 25g of powder (3½ scoops) with 80mL of warm water.
To make 1 litre of milk: Mix 250g of powder with 800mL 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. 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. Wombaroo contains elevated fat levels, so the milk needs to be well mixed to prevent it from separating out. 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. 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 out, discard any unused milk, and wash feeding utensils thoroughly.
