SQUIRREL
Baby squirrels open their eyes between 5 and 6 weeks of age. In the wild they continue to nurse until they are about 10 to 12 weeks old. At that time, they are pretty much on their own and will return to the nest for safety and rest. Baby squirrels require a high calcium formula and various amounts of fat thoughout their development. If fed improperly, they can develop metabolic bone disease.
Newborn baby squirrels (born with no fur and blind) are called Pinkies. If you find a baby or young squirrel with an obvious injury, one that has been brought to you by a cat, dog, or child, or one obviously alone with no nest in sight, you should help by putting the baby in a warm, quiet place and get in touch with a rehabilitator for advice.
Do not feed or water the animal. Feeding a cold baby squirrel will kill it. It can be deadly if the baby is fed the wrong food or hydrated incorrectly. This applies to other baby animals as well. Please contact a rehab person who can help. (NOTE: If a baby squirrel has fallen from a nest, his mother may be able to carry him back into the nest. The mother squirrel is the best guardian and if she is able, allow her to return her baby to the nest.)
Newborn baby squirrels (born with no fur and blind) are called Pinkies. If you find a baby or young squirrel with an obvious injury, one that has been brought to you by a cat, dog, or child, or one obviously alone with no nest in sight, you should help by putting the baby in a warm, quiet place and get in touch with a rehabilitator for advice.
Do not feed or water the animal. Feeding a cold baby squirrel will kill it. It can be deadly if the baby is fed the wrong food or hydrated incorrectly. This applies to other baby animals as well. Please contact a rehab person who can help. (NOTE: If a baby squirrel has fallen from a nest, his mother may be able to carry him back into the nest. The mother squirrel is the best guardian and if she is able, allow her to return her baby to the nest.)
