How old is a Joey?

The following chart is for illustrative purposes only and may be of assistance when trying to establish the approximate age of an Agile Wallaby Joey. The measurements are established as follows:-

Foot Length - From the toe pad to the heel of the hind foot (excluding the toe nail)	Tail length - from base of the tail to the tip (following the contours)

 

Growth Measurements of the Agile Wallaby
Age (In Days)	60	80	100	120	140	160	180	200	210
Foot Length (mm)	25	40	55	65	115	144	150	164	170
Tail Length (mm)	50	85	116	150	205	260	320	390	420
Weight (gm)	35	84	165	315	555	865	1315	1820	2100
Courtesy - Williams A. & R. (1999) Caring for Kangaroos and Wallabies. Kangaroo Press, Roseville

Reference Material

Are you looking for a good reference guide for macropod care? - This one is my bible! It has been published by a wildlife carer in NSW by the name of Cheryl Dooley who has many decades of wildlife caring experience.

It is a very comprehensive guide and covers many species of macropods. Cheryl's guide is available online for wildlife carers and can be downloaded from her website.

I have used this book on many occasions to help diagnose various illnesses before making a trip to the vet.