Fostering/Hand raising Baby Squirrels *pic*

[windyhill]

Im currently handraising 3 baby squirrels.
They were brought to me from over 4 hours away.
These are my first babies of the year....

I've had these for a few days, but I didnt want to post pics until I got the out of the slump. They were ice cold when I got them

Right now they are eating Esbilac Powder Milk Replacer for puppies (with heavy whipping cream added).
Once their eyes are fully open and they are more active, I will be adding solid food to their diet.

 

[LaylaLop]

Cute! Hope they continue to thrive. I took in a baby kitten for a little bit, until someone more experienced who was going to keep the kitten stepped in. So far he's doing well and has made it from a few days old to 3 weeks. Best of luck, can't wait to see pictures as they grow!

 

[windyhill]

thanks

 

[ZRabbits]

What sweet babies. I had the opportunity to save a baby squirrel. We named him Fred. Was able to get him to a Wild Life Rescue facility some distance away from us and the people there took really good care of him.

Wishing you all the luck with them.

K

 

[Bunnylova4eva]

too cute!

 

[Samara]

I had a blind chipmunk that walked onto my husband's shoe for a long time. Sweet little guy. We called him Chippy Chipperton.

 

[1234bunnies777]

They are soo cute
good luckk:biggrin:

 

[windyhill]

Thanks everyone

 

[jujub793]

do they have fluffy tails yet?

 

[windyhill]

Their tails are getting fluffier everyday, but they still arent fully fluffy (if that makes sense)

 

[eclairemom]

cuteness overload

 

[windyhill]

One of them is starting to open his eyes!

 

[Nelsons_Mom]

We need more pictures!

I wish that squirrels made good pets. They're so darn cute!

 

[LakeCondo]

good for you

 

[Msk]

Hi
I am new to the forum. I came looking for some info on Bio-sponge. If you need any advise with the squirrels.I am a licensed wildlife rehabber and have raised hundreds. You should be feeding every 2 and one half hours until you go to bed at that age. Puppy milk replacer is fine. They look very healthy.
mary

 

[Nancy McClelland]

:inlove:

 

[windyhill]

I am a licensed wildlife rehabber as well.
These guys eat every 3 hours. They are older then they look.

 

[EileenH]

Just an FYI, Esbilac changed their formula about 2 years ago and a lot of rehabbers had GI issues with their babies.
See here: http://www.ewildagain.org/Nutrition/Esbilac%20Manufacturing%20Changes.htm

We all use Fox Valley now, as the manufacturers of Esbilac clearly stated their formula was for puppies and the changes were going to be permanent. Food for though.

 

[windyhill]

We havent had any GI issues or anything.

 

[candykittten]

I think it's time for more pictures! :big wink: