What kind of milk to feed a baby squirrel

Baby Squirrel Care - Formula Feeding

Once the baby squirrel is warm and has had some hydration fluid, you are ready to start feeding. What do baby squirrels eat? Formula, also called “milk replacer.”

Formula Recommendations for Different Ages

Pinkies less than 10 days old: Homemade Goat Milk Formula for 10 days, then switch to either Esbilac Puppy Milk powder, or Fox Valley 32/40, then switch to Fox Valley 20/50 by 4 weeks old.
10 days old to 2 weeks old: HGMF or Esbilac until you receive your Fox Valley 32/40, then switch to Fox Valley 20/50
3 weeks and older: HGMF or Esbilac until you receive your Fox Valley 20/50

HGMF works the BEST for tiny pinkies in our experience.

Homemade Goat Milk Formula Plus (HGMF+):

3 tablespoons goat milk
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons heavy cream
½ egg yolk

You can buy goat milk at most grocery stores. If you can't find fresh goat milk, you can use canned or powdered. Note: Canned or powdered milk must be mixed with water FIRST according to label directions. Do not use HGMF+ for more than two weeks at a time as it is not fully fortified with vitamins/minerals. If you can't find goat milk, double the yogurt (6 tablespoons).

Be alert for bloating, diarrhea or constipation, and take immediate action. See page 5, "Common Problems."

Make sure formula is very, very warm. Baby squirrels will not drink enough formula if it is only slightly warm....they will starve to death!

Mixing, Feeding and Storing Formula

When using a powdered formula, mix with very warm water. Allow the formula to sit for a while (or overnight) in the fridge so it dissolves.
Before each feeding, stir the formula and draw up enough syringes of cold formula for the feeding.
Microwave a coffee mug of water until it is hot (but not boiling). Then dunk the filled syringes in the hot water. They will take around 30 to 60 seconds to heat up.
Take one syringe out, tilt it to mix the formula within the syringe, and test it on your wrist before feeding (should be VERY warm).
If the formula in your syringe gets too cool while feeding, re-dunk it and pull out another syringe.
Discard made-up formula after 24 hours.

7% Feeding Rule:

Weigh the baby on a scale in GRAMS; multiply that number by 7% (.07) and that will be the number of cc's (or ml's) to feed per feeding. You may need to start with smaller feedings at first, and work up to 7% after a few feedings, especially for emaciated babies.

Do not overfeed or increase feeding amounts too quickly! Baby squirrels will overeat if you let them and get diarrhea or bloating, which can be fatal. Weigh the baby every day at the same time to determine if they are gaining or losing weight and adjust the formula amount as needed.

EXAMPLE:
Squirrel weighs 50 grams
50 x 7% = 3.5 (Using a calculator, it's 50 x .07 = 3.5)
So you feed 3.5 cc's per feeding

Potty Time

A baby squirrel less than 5 weeks old will need to be stimulated to poop and pee. Use a warm, wet cotton ball, Q-tip, the corner of a Kleenex, or your finger, and flick lightly across the genital area. Some babies may need stimulation before and after feeding. A few may eat better if you potty them in the middle of a feeding.

NOTE: Baby squirrels need lots of attention and affection, especially if he has no siblings. This will not hinder the release process in any way. Squirrels bond strongly with their human caretakers, but they do not "imprint" on humans like other wildlife. When it's time for release, their wild instincts will kick in just fine.

Don’t use cheap syringes that stick; use quality o-ring syringes and go slow to avoid aspiration!

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What Kind Of MILK Do You Feed Baby Squirrels? (Guide!)

On a weekend, you just got up to water your plants and enjoy some nature. And, you found a tiny, little creature lying on the ground!

It’s a baby squirrel. Whoa!!!

You might be feeling wonderful about finding it but, sadly, the baby is away from his mother. Try to find his mother or the nest. If you don’t see anything around, now it’s your turn to rescue the baby squirrel.

What Kind Of Milk Do You Feed Baby Squirrels?

Feeding Baby Squirrel

Baby squirrels are, of course, different from human babies and from infant animals of many species. So you have to feed them according to their unique nutritional needs.

Baby squirrels need lactose free, high-fat milk. So, most of the readily available milk types and formulas like cow milk, soy milk or human milk replacer are not suitable for baby squirrels. You can find Esbilac milk or Pedialyte as good choices to rehydrate and provide essential nutrients.

If you are still wondering what kind of milk you feed a baby squirrel, don’t worry. Here we have classified the drinkable milk for baby squirrels and harmful ones too.

Types of Milk that Baby Squirrels Can Drink

Some safer types of milk which you can feed to baby squirrels without worrying about any reaction are mentioned below.

Esbilac milk

It must be your first choice when choosing a milk formula for a baby squirrel. It comes in two forms, i.e., powdered and liquid form. Prior should be preferred to later.

Milk Matrix Zoologic

Another choice of milk if you do not find Esbilac is Milk Matrix Zoologic. It has a low lactose level and is hence easier on the digestive system of the baby squirrel.

Pedialyte

Pedialyte also comes in the list of suitable fluids for baby squirrels. It has dextrose and works well to replenish the hydration of the body instantly.

Fox Valley milk

If the baby squirrel is four weeks or older, Fox Valley milk is an ideal choice for him. Mix one part of powder with two parts of lukewarm water. Mix well and hydrate the baby squirrel.

Puppy Milk

Puppy milk also comes in one of the best milk to feed a baby squirrel. Mix an equal amount of puppy milk in lukewarm water to make a dilute formula and feed it to the baby squirrel.

Goat milk

You can opt for goat milk only if all the above-mentioned milk types are unavailable. Make a homemade goat milk formula by mixing an equal amount of goat milk with yogurt and two parts of heavy cream in it.

Harmful Milk Types For Baby Squirrels

The kind of milk that is high in lactose is not suitable for baby squirrels. If you give such a kind of milk to a baby squirrel, you will end up killing him. Here are the harmful milk types for baby squirrels that you must avoid giving them.

Cow milk

Cow milk is a highly harmful choice for baby squirrels. It is low-fat milk, which is not suitable for them, so that it may irritate their digestive system badly. Instead of rehydrating, this kind of milk may lead to overhydration or diarrhea. Moreover, it can cause an allergic reaction in baby squirrels which may cause sudden death in them.

Kitten milk

This type of milk can not suit squirrels as it has high protein, while they need lesser protein in their diet. Another fact is the low amount of fat in this milk, which baby squirrels need more.

Human milk

If you think of giving breast milk to baby squirrels as suitable for infants, do not. You’ll probably make a big mistake. It can even cause death. Every organism has its nutrition requirements. You can not fulfill a baby squirrel’s nutritional needs with human milk.

Almond milk

Almond milk is highly nutritious but is not suitable for infant squirrels. They have a fragile digestive system that can not handle a nutritional imbalance in any case. It is not as harmful as other kinds of milk in this list but not ideal either. So try to avoid giving almond milk too.

Evaporated milk

Evaporated or skimmed milk is not suitable for infants, whether they are humans or squirrels. Their feed is given to them for hydration. And evaporated milk has 60% of its water content removed. So there’s no use of such milk that doesn’t provide hydration to the infant.

Best Squirrel Milk Replacer

Whenever you choose a milk replacer, make sure that it has all those ingredients included in the baby squirrel’s nutritional requirements. Although, it might be somehow inappropriate to guess the replacer based on the ingredients. But it may help on the other side.

A milk replacer for baby squirrels must have the following ingredients:

Vegetable oil: A healthy fat source.
Whey: A milk protein that is essential for the growth and development of the baby squirrel.
Casein: Another milk protein that contributes to the growth of the baby.
Cream: Another fat source with a rich blend of vitamins and minerals.
Probiotics: Helps the gut bacteria in good digestion. It will also prevent the gut from infections.

If you’re finding a milk replacer for baby squirrels, then go for Esbilac puppy milk replacer. Its powder form is the best formula for baby squirrels without any risk as it is a safe choice. Try to choose powdered form as it is lighter on the digestive system of baby squirrels.

Make a dilute formula by adding one part of powder and four parts of water. Make sure the water is lukewarm. Do not feed the cold baby milk. If you have a liquid form available, dilute it with lukewarm water before feeding the baby.

Keep in mind that every age of baby squirrel has different nutrition needs and requirements, so feed them accordingly. But here, the question arises of how old your squirrel is. Read on to find the answer.

How Do You Know How Old Your Squirrel Is?

You can easily assume the age of a baby squirrel by seeing its appearance. Carefully observe the baby squirrel from all sides, and you will end up guessing its age.

If a baby squirrel is not furred and has a pink body, it must be less than one week old. His eyes must be closed.

If a baby squirrel has light hair on his back only and eyes still closed, it must be two weeks old.

If a baby squirrel has front lower teeth coming in, this is clear evidence that it is three weeks old. Eyes will remain closed at this point.

If a baby squirrel is 6 inches long, has just started developing light fur on the lower side of the body, and has opened its eyes, it must be four to five weeks old.

If a baby squirrel is 7 inches long with front and back teeth and fur all over the body, it must be six to eight weeks old. It can sit on its own and even eat with its paws.

Milk Formula Recommendations for Different Ages

In the table below, you’ll find out which formula is the best to use for baby squirrels according to their age.

Age	Milk Formula to use
2 weeks old or lesser	Esbilac or Homemade Goat milk Formula
3 weeks old or lesser	Fox Valley 32/40 or Homemade Goat milk Formula
4 weeks old or lesser	Esbilac or Fox Valley 20/50
5 weeks old or lesser	Esbilac or Fox Valley 20/50
6 weeks old or lesser	Esbilac or Fox Valley 20/50

Why Should You Make Baby Squirrels Warm Before Feeding Milk?

Baby squirrels should be kept warm as they can easily get chilled. Even in summers, they are prone to getting cold because their body is not covered with fur like adult squirrels. Making them warm before feeding milk is necessary as it will help them with digestion. Moreover, warmth gives them a feeling of relaxation and makes them comfortable. Otherwise, their life can be endangered as they can not cope with the cold themselves.

How Do You Keep Baby Squirrels Warm?

To make them feel comfortable and relaxed, wrap up the baby squirrel in a towel. Here are some ways that you may use to make them warm:

Rice method

Rice method is a traditional method to warm baby squirrels. Use an old sock for this. Fill it with rice and microwave it for 20 to 30 seconds. And then keep it near the baby squirrel. If the baby is too small, you can keep it in a cardboard box and put the sock there.

Heating pad

Another way to keep them warm is by using a heating pad. But make sure the pad is not too hot. Place the heating pad in the box or towel where you have kept the baby.

Hot water bottle

Place a hot water bottle in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
Do not place the bottle directly in the box.
Wrap it with a towel and then put it in the box near the baby squirrel.

Hot baths

Hot water baths can help to maintain the temperature of baby squirrels. Fill a tub with hot water. Make sure the water is not too hot. However, it must be lukewarm. Immerse a towel in it and wrap it on the body of the baby squirrel. Repeat this procedure 4 to 5 times. And then dry the baby completely.

How Warm Should You Keep A Baby Squirrel?

The baby squirrel should keep warm to its normal body temperature, ranging between 99 to 101 degrees Fahrenheit. You can assume it by touching the baby squirrel or using a thermometer. If the temperature is below normal, try to make him warm with the strategies mentioned earlier.

Feeding Schedule(Day and Night): How Much Milk Do Baby Squirrels Drink?

The feeding schedule of a baby squirrel depends particularly on species and their exact age. Different breeds of baby squirrels have different feeding schedules. The dietary requirements of gray squirrels do not match with red squirrels. Besides age and breed, another factor determining the amount of feed of a baby is its weight.

Here we have mentioned the feeding schedule of Gray Squirrel.

Age	Amount of feed	During Day Time	During Nighttime
One week old or lesser	0.75 to 1 cc	Six times a day or after two hours	One feed at night
2 weeks old or lesser	1 to 2 cc	Four times a day or after three hours	One feed at night
3 weeks old or lesser	2 to 4 cc	Three times a day or after four hours	Only give feed if you feel the baby is disturbed and needs it
4 weeks old or lesser	4. 5 to 5.5 cc	Three times a day or after four hours	Only give feed if you feel the baby is disturbed and needs it
5 weeks old or lesser	6 to 9 cc	Three times a day or after four hours	No night feed
6 weeks old or lesser	10 to 12 cc	Three times a day or after four hours	No night feed

7% Feeding Rule For Squirrels

If you’re still confused about how much formula you have to feed the baby squirrel exactly, use this 7% feeding rule. It will provide an accurate and precise amount of feed that should be given to the baby without causing any harmful effects.

For this, you have to weigh your baby squirrel first. Whatever the weight is, convert it into grams and then multiply it to 7%. The amount you get in an answer is the amount of cc syringe your baby squirrel needs per feed.

For example if the baby squirrel weighs 35 g,

35 x 7% = 2.45 cc

Mixing, Feeding, and Storing Formula

You can mix the formula a day before feeding it to the squirrel. Mix the powder with warm water as advised. Stir well, and then let it set according to the room temperature. Then place the mixture in the refrigerator for storage.

For feeding, please take out the syringe and fill it with the mixture. Microwave a cup of water and place the syringe in this hot water. It will automatically be warm and ready to feed the baby. Test the temperature if it is ideally hot by drawing out a drop on your palm.

Homemade Pedialyte for Baby Squirrels

One week baby squirrels who have pink bodies and no fur need this homemade formula. Mix a cup of warm water with half a tablespoon of sugar and a teaspoon of salt. You can also use honey as a substitute for sugar. Fill it in the syringe and then feed it to the baby.

Caution: Never use a homemade Pedialyte solution if it has been stored for four days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about feeding milk to squirrels:

What do baby squirrels drink?

Baby squirrels drink their mother’s milk, which has plenty of water content in it. If their mother is not around, you can give them packaged Esbilac milk.

Can baby squirrels drink cow milk?

No, cow milk is a low-fat milk and is highly toxic for baby squirrels. It may cause an allergic reaction in them.

What to feed a baby squirrel with teeth?

A baby squirrel bigger than six weeks develops teeth and can eat solid food like apples, nuts, and soft veggies like broccoli. Before this age, it must be only on milk feed.

What should we feed a baby squirrel who is three days old?

A baby squirrel who is three to six days old needs milk feed only. Give him milk six times a day and one time at night. If you’re not sure what kind of milk you feed a baby squirrel of three days old, go for Esbilac or Fox valley milk.

What do you feed a baby squirrel that fell out of the nest?

Observe the baby squirrel for any injury or something. If there is any, do the first aid and put it back in the nest.

How to save a very tiny squirrel?

You can save a dying baby squirrel by doing very few steps. Look for any injury and give first aid. Warm the baby. Hydrate him. Make sure not to overfeed the baby.

How long does a baby squirrel need a heating pad?

Keep the heating pad near the container in which the baby is lying. Keep the heating pad until you feel the baby is warm enough. It might take 20 minutes. Also, once the baby is warm, maintain the temperature.

How long can a baby squirrel go without eating?

It depends on the baby’s age. Tiny baby squirrels with pink bodies can not survive much and die in a day or even hours without milk. Squirrels of more than 12 weeks old may survive three to four days without eating.

Do baby squirrels drink water?

No, baby squirrels do not drink water separately. Their milk already contains 80% of water, whether mother’s milk or packaged formula milk.

At what age do baby squirrels pee on their own?

When a baby squirrel is six weeks old and develops fur all over the body, be ready that the baby is going to start peeing on its own.

How to catch a ground squirrel in a milk jug?

You can catch a ground squirrel with a milk bottle or water bottle. Place it on the burrow opening and wait for a few minutes. The ground squirrel will automatically get trapped in the water bottle while drinking water from it. Turn over the bottle and cover it with the cap immediately.

Conclusion

The best milk for baby squirrels with formula is Esbilac, available almost at every pet store. It is the best among all the available milk for baby squirrels. If you don’t find this, you may give goat milk to the baby squirrel. Never give them human milk as it is incredibly toxic for them.

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Sumy region veterinary - How to feed a baby squirrel?

What to feed the squirrel?

One of the products that I use in feeding baby squirrels is Esbilac milk replacer for puppies. You can purchase it at most pet stores.

Esbilac may be sold in powder or liquid form. I prefer to buy Esbilac powder. Do not buy instead of Esbilak its substitutes that you can offer in the store. At the same time, get a few syringes in the store (or pharmacy), but without needles. nine0005 You can pick up a gift for your loved one in the online store dom-podarka.ru.
Never, ever use bottles with nipples when feeding a squirrel! The squirrel can suffocate because of them!

Instead of bottles, you will need 1 to 3 unit syringes for feeding very young squirrels, and 5 to 10 unit syringes for feeding slightly older squirrels.

Instead of needles, you need to put small papillae on syringes, which can be sold in pet stores.

If you cannot find such small papillae, then use a pipette, but in this case, be extremely careful not to feed the squirrel too quickly, otherwise it may choke.

Mix 2 parts liquid esbilac with 1 part water (if using powdered esbilac add 2 parts water to 1 part esbilac). You can also add just a little fruity sweetener for kids. Only quite a bit! You can use fruit banana sweetener - squirrels really like this taste. nine0006

You can also add some yoghurt to the nutritional formula.

Mix the formula in a clean jar and then store the mixture in the refrigerator.

Then, for each feeding, heat only the part of the formula that will be used for that feeding.

When heating the mixture in the microwave, be careful not to heat the mixture too hot.

Then draw the formula into the syringe and feed the squirrel very carefully. nine0006

When feeding, I lay the older baby squirrels on a flat surface and feed them in that position. If the squirrels are still too small, then you can feed them by holding them in your hand.

Be very careful and slow to prevent the squirrel from drowning.

Sometimes a baby squirrel can suckle formula so fast that it starts to choke. In this case, you need to immediately stop feeding and hold the baby upside down so that excess fluid can flow back out. After that, you need to wipe the squirrel's nose and mouth and then continue feeding, only more slowly. nine0006

A very small baby squirrel with hair that is still completely missing or has barely begun to grow, needs to be fed regularly every 2-3 hours, as thin squirrels cannot eat enough at one meal.

Baby squirrels at two to three weeks of age should be fed regularly every 3-4 hours.

Three to five week old baby squirrels need to be fed every 4-5 hours.

At the age of five weeks, squirrels should be fully furred and their eyes should be opening. At this age, they can be fed every four hours during the day, and can no longer be fed at night. nine0006

The amount of food a baby squirrel needs at each meal is not strictly defined. The squirrel may eat a little more or a little less.

Here is an approximate feeding schedule for baby squirrels depending on their age:

- From one day to two weeks old: 0.5-2 cc. see for each meal, 6-8 feedings per day.

- 2 to 4 weeks old: 2-4 cc. see for each meal, 5 or 6 feedings during the day.

4 to 6 weeks of age: 4-6 (or even more) cc. see for each meal, 4 meals during the day, you can no longer feed at night. nine0006

From the age of six weeks, squirrels can already eat more solid food (zu prem biscuit and small pieces of plant food) in addition to the nutritional formula that they need to be given in a volume of 6-12 cc. see at every meal. Squirrels of this age need to be fed 2-3 times a day.

I always give baby squirrels a nutritional formula until then. Until they give up on it.

Also squirrels are given goat's milk with the following calculation:
1 day - 1:4 (goat's milk:water)
Day 2 - 1:3 (goat's milk:water)
Day 3 - 1:2 (goat's milk:water)

If a baby squirrel is fed goat's milk, its feces are like yellow toothpaste. If the feces become more liquid, start giving the squirrel the mixture as on the first day (1:4).
Squirrel must always be clean. After each feeding, wipe around the mouth with a damp cloth. Gently clean the genitals and anus several times a day (more often if necessary).
Vitamins must be added to goat's milk mixture. Very tiny squirrels are given one drop twice a day during the first week of feeding. Squirrels of three weeks of age are given one drop 3 times a day. When the squirrel opens his eyes, give him two drops of vitamins 3 times a day. nine0006

Friday, May 14, 2010. Author: Andrey Kletsov Posted in News

Kletsov Andrey Mikhailovich

Veterinarian Kletsov Andrey Mikhailovich.

Graduated from the Sumy National Agrarian University in 2003 and received a diploma in veterinary medicine. From 2003 to 2005, he worked as a doctor, and a little later, as the head of the anti-epizootic department of the state veterinary hospital in the Sumy region. In 2007 he received a master's degree in veterinary medicine. nine0006

Clinic "Vetpomoshch", Sumy, Ukraine.

http://vet.sumy.ua

Urgent! How to feed squirrels?

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The mother squirrel fell off the tree and fell into a barrel of water and drowned, leaving 3 squirrels. What should I do with them? Do we feed milk through a syringe (but then I read that it’s not good for them to eat cow milk)? They are probably 4-5 weeks old, they have teeth, can they already give carrots and nuts? They still don't go very well. nine0005 And when can they be released into the forest?

It seems to me that they will no longer be able to live in the forest on their own, sad but true The last thing you can think of is a pet shop, but that's pretty much the end of the world

Call the zoo and ask how you can help in this case They have zoologists and good veterinarians

Once upon a time I really wanted to get a squirrel, and I read a lot of everything on this topic. Now I hastily found the most sane links on feeding: http://shkolazhizni.ru/archive/0/n-14753/
http://www.allbelka.com/page04.htm
http://www.zooclub. ru/faq/show.php?id=1177
(cow's milk is really bad for them, it's better to feed them with goats)

You can't give cow's milk at all! Kitten formula or goat's milk would be ideal.

You need to go to the profile forums here, for example, answers to your questions: http://forum.belochki.ru/index.php?showforum=170 nine0006

You're right, releasing them into the wild is certain death. You can find people who want to take them home. I would take it, but I'm far away

We recently found a cage with squirrels in the woods behind our house with our children. There were about 8 of them there. We did not understand who kept them there. Went to visit them after the storm and there was nothing there. Most likely, the foresters looked after. That's what was in the cage: saucers with water, orange peels, some kind of dry food, a warm blanket. The main thing that struck me was that the cage door was ajar by 5-8 centimeters. To prevent it from opening again, stones lay behind the door. When we first saw the cage, the door was also ajar and we closed it. They were afraid that the squirrels would run away. The next day, the door was open again. The cell stood right in the forest, in the bushes. It seems that the "owner" of these squirrels wanted to accustom them to the forest. nine0006

But for some reason it seems to me that if now it is possible to feed them "in nature", not in a cage, then it is quite possible that they will be able to adapt . .. Do you think it's unrealistic?

Most likely, this is so that the baby squirrels can enter and exit, and larger predators cannot get into them...

I think you will find a lot of useful information here http://forum.belochki.ru/

here! I support this idea. They themselves did the same when the roof collapsed and the bird's chick fell into our office. nine0006

Wow, what a clever idea!

our squirrels are small, 2 only eat and sleep, 3 are more active, my parents are leaving for a vacation, they will bring them to me today) if they are left, they will definitely be gnawed by cats or dogs. I’ll feed
for now, then I’ll try to take it to Tsaritsyno, there are a lot of squirrels there

God! when I imagine that 3 squirrels will live with me, I feel bad myself, I’m actually not in this part ... and I work until 9-10 pm,

No, you definitely don't need to go to Tsaritsyno! IMHO, at the first opportunity, return the dacha to "their" tree and grow further there. There is a possibility? Does anyone live there in the winter? nine0006

Kozlya, "...return to the dacha on 'their' tree and grow further there..." - how do you imagine it??? Master the skills of tarzan, jump with the kids along the branches and learn how to dry mushrooms for the winter?
The author, you have already been given a couple of good advice - try to contact the experts.

Refer to the profile forum! I gave you the link! Well, it's quite easy.
Squirrels in Tsaritsyno will definitely die

They are guaranteed to die on a tree.

I think they will learn to jump and dry themselves, I mean, to raise them not in a cage, but where they were actually born. As I understand it, they are not already suckling, but slightly grown ... nine0006

Why? If they continue to feed?

They will never develop the skills to exist in the wild.

The fact is that the mother plays a critical role in upbringing and education, you cannot take away the mother and hope that the babies will be able to protect themselves and learn how to find food. At first, squirrels take an example from their mother, watching her look for food, etc., while their mother protects them and warns them about predators.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVjr9L4JxRw

how are the squirrels?

well, growing up, 3 feeding puppy formula, 1 already trying nuts. I read PM, do you live outside the city? how to call you?

, by the way, they turned out to be 4. a day later they found another one, terribly hungry, clung to the syringe, they could not tear it off. I teared myself from the roof! hero (we have 2 floors, they lived under the eaves of the roof) they are already cute, but they were like mice with long tails

Is this a peculiarity of squirrels? After all, kittens, for example, who grew up without a mother, learn to wash themselves and catch and hunt mice ... Maybe there is still a chance? nine0006

I think the chance is minimal. True, and my experience is also small, but according to the experience of others and what is known about proteins, the chances seem to be not very good.

Author, well done!
I would keep it for myself - squirrels are excellent animals, only 4 is of course a lot. If you do not have the opportunity to leave them, then I think you will find their owners easily.
Don't disappear, tell me how you're doing.

They learn very badly. I had the experience of raising a kitten (they picked up a newborn mole rat that was not warmed by someone) without a mother. Grew up terribly unadapted! And terrible, I beg your pardon, stupid. Though incredibly handsome! nine0006

Author, thank you on behalf of animal lovers! You are smart!

+1 squirrels are such beautiful animals!

I wonder if they can be "adapted" to live at home? our raccoon was never domesticated, behaved in a completely inappropriate way. We had to give it to the green society. I hope that he is alive and happy at large.

on the subject, I’ll just say that brunduks (also like rodents): http://creagrus. home.montereybay.com/mammals-chipmunks/Chipmunk_merriam-MTY.jpg
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eat dry cat food with pleasure. Sometimes I "slam" corn for them, so they sweep away everything at the moment

Hm ... I fed five feline foundlings. When they threw it up, their eyes were already open, but they didn’t know how to eat, poop, etc., fed from a bottle, massaged and everything else. Everyone grew up to be quite full-fledged cats, the one that we have left is an excellent mousetrap, it hunts birds in the country, jumps through trees and there were no problems in terms of hygiene either, the rest also seem to be all right ... Although I, too I was worried how they would learn everything without a mother.0006

Sorry

They enjoy living in the apartment as pets.

Squirrels live wonderfully at home))) I had a squirrel. Dad was at the dacha (we then lived in the north and the dacha was almost in the taiga) and an adult wild squirrel rushed right at his feet, escaping from hunting dogs. He brought her home, because. she clung to him and did not unhook. That's how Nika appeared with us))) She lived in an ordinary parrot cage, ate walnuts and pine nuts, meat, water, fruits and vegetables. No problem in general. She walked around the room, and returned to sleep and eat in the cage. There were no attempts to escape from the window. She loved to hide nuts in flower pots and in my bed))) A couple of times, after returning from school, I plopped down on the bed and flew up like a princess from a pea. She neatly laid out healthy walnuts under a thin blanket, and I ... Here is a story from my childhood nine0006

I’m just embarrassed, you wrote me down as an animal lover - to be honest, I’m not an animal lover at all, for me to keep these unfortunate squirrels is just the torment of hell, I save them more out of a sense of duty than from a great love for nature , including wild)
I'm afraid of them, for me they are the same as mice, their husband feeds them from a syringe. They are growing up well now, they have begun to eat nuts and seeds. Also, the dog (we have the one) decided that these were her children, while they were feeding, the door opened, and they rushed to her, she began to lick them, she didn’t let anyone near them, and they warmed up and fell asleep ... now she constantly sits next to with a cage, guards them from everyone, growls if they ask for food, so she runs to us calling. nine0005 Last week it was a nightmare, I saved from 2 am to 6 am every day...
They are already pubescent, outwardly very beautiful steel, 2 sable, 1 red with a white chest - as they draw in cartoons, 1 medium. Have her teeth have begun to crawl out, already biting. now sent with her husband out of town.
Of course, I would very much like them to live in nature, those in normal conditions.

They can no longer live in nature - they are tame. This is exactly up to the first who wants to make a hat out of them. And unfortunately we have a lot of such freaks. nine0006

It's too late to drink Borjomi, what kind of nature already? They are not residents in nature. Now the most normal conditions for them are a cozy, warm apartment and a caring hostess with nuts
You really don’t let them go - you spent so much effort to save them. Either keep the kids or find good (experienced) owners.

I fed squirrels (I even have pictures in my passport). Then they released me onto the territory of the sanatorium (we agreed with those working there). There are no dogs there, because there are no villages nearby. Vacationers feed squirrels, their squirrels live there, almost eat from their hands. nine0005 Because a squirrel in an apartment is hell. Even for those who love them very much )

How cute! Especially in the last photo, where the squirrel is holding the bottle with its paws.

The fact that the dog warmed them up is very cool indeed! They’re throwing slippers at me now, it’s wrong, but I would still try to “wild” them at least a little. I would take them to hell when they grow up and become completely self-eating and would provide "freedom of choice". For some reason, it seems to me that they will not go into the forest, but will settle on the same tree on your site under your "patronage" - that is. you still have to feed them and keep them at home in winter ...

how pretty

no words, just emotions such nice pretty little redheads

You have a special occasion The sanatorium is a great option! Almost like in a zoo.
I had a squirrel in the apartment - not really hell. But of course not a super option for the squirrel itself (especially if the apartment is small). Cleaning and fuss of course a lot.

I am afraid that if they smell like a dog, other squirrels will not accept them later (in terms of creating a family, if they still decide to live in the wild)
+ they will get used to the smell of dogs and won't be afraid of dogs.