Native Animal Network

The correct diet in native animals is essential. Special milk formulae's, such as Wombaroo, have been specifically developed for native animals and are recommended for use in rearing orphans long term. Do not feed the animals cows milk which comes from a bottle or carton, as this will cause diarrhoea. Use only tinned or powered milk, i.e. Carnation or Ideal as an emergency milk.

KANGAROO
50% tinned full cream evaporated milk and 50% warm water. It should be fed using a long teat, or a soft piece of fine rubber tubing. An eye dropper or syringe may also be used.

POSSUM
50% tinned full cream evaporated milk and 50% warm water and sweetened with honey. it should be fed with an eye dropper.

WOMBAT
50% powered full cream milk, 50% warm water with some baby cereal added. This should be fed in a bottle or on a spoon.