Wombaroo Koala Milk Replacer Early Lactation is a milk substitute for koala joeys through the first part of pouch life, up to around 180 days of age, where the Late Lactation formula takes over. A joey in this band is furless, or showing the fine fur that first appears from about 90 days; the eyes are closed, or beginning to open from about 150 days. It is confined to the pouch and may occasionally poke its head out. The powder is matched to early lactation koala milk, which is unusual among these formulas in being comparatively low in protein and high in fat — 22% protein, 35% fat and 23 MJ/kg — with protein high in cysteine and methionine for the onset of hair growth. Twenty-two grams makes 100 millilitres of milk. PeekAPaw stocks 220g and 900g. Koala hand-rearing is specialised work; do it alongside a licensed carer or vet.
Reading this stage
Joeys at this stage are furless, or with fine fur first appearing from around 90 days of age. Eyes are closed or just beginning to open from around 150 days of age. Completely confined to the pouch, but may poke head out occasionally.
Key Features
- Specifically formulated to match the composition of early lactation koala milk.
- Moderate energy milk, with a balance of carbohydrate & fat content.
- Protein high in sulphur-containing amino acids (cysteine & methionine) for the onset of hair growth.
Ingredients
Whole milk solids (low lactose), whey protein, casein, glucose, vegetable oils, omega-3 & 6 fatty acids, 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.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Protein | 22% |
| Fat | 35% |
| Ash | 4% |
| Moisture | 3% |
| Energy (ME) | 23 MJ/kg |
Making Up Milk
To make 100mL of milk: Mix 22g of powder (3 scoops) with 85mL of warm water.
To make 800mL of milk: Mix 180g of powder with 700mL 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. 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. 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.
