How to Feed a Pet Wallaroo

While you are not likely to find wallaroo food at your local pet store, you can meet a wallroo’s nutritional needs relatively easily. With a little planning and a variety of food, you will have a happy and healthy wallaroo.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pet wallaroo food
• Bermuda hay
• Food dish
• Hay rack
• Vegetables
• Grains
• Water trough

1. Discuss your pet wallaroo’s diet with the breeder/person you adopt from. Your wallaroo may have specific habits or preferences about food and knowing them will make the transition to your home easier.

2. Start with a commercially prepared pet wallaroo or wallaby food. Surprisingly, there are a few out there! Purina makes a wallaroo food, and wallaby food can be purchased online. Follow the directions for feeding printed on the packaging.

3. Provide Bermuda hay throughout the year to meet your wallaroo’s fiber needs.

4. Allow your wallaroo to browse and graze in a fenced outdoor area. Wallaroos will browse on shrubs and graze on grass and other vegetation and they need to gnaw on twigs to keep their teeth healthy.

5. Add vegetables and grains as nutritious treats for your pet wallaroo. Try carrots, apples, sweet potatoes and various greens and grains.

6. Spread peanut butter on bread for a special treat and as a way to hide the taste of powered supplements or medications.

7. Provide fresh water for your wallaroo at all times.

Tips & Warnings

• You may need to add supplements to your wallaroo’s diet, depending on his health needs. Discuss necessary supplements with your veterinarian.
• Check hay before you buy it to ensure that it is clean and not dusty or moldy.
• Baby wallaroos need to be bottle-fed with a specialized formula. If you are bottle-feeding a baby wallaroo, check with the breeder or exotic pet dealer for information on the specialized formula your pet will need.
• Do not feed your wallaroo cruciform vegetables, such as cabbage or broccoli. These foods will lead to gas and severe digestive upset.