A thread about a baby squirrel

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 10 Apr 2006, 14:14

What does a baby squirrel eat ?

Yi-Long · Post by **Yi-Long** » 10 Apr 2006, 14:19

baby nuts?

Seriously, I have no clue...
Why? Did you kidnap one?

the68monkey · Post by **the68monkey** » 10 Apr 2006, 15:05

How long do they nurse? After that, I'd imagine they'd eat bite-size pieces of what the adults eat -- corn, nuts, etc.

I'm off work today, so I'll go consult Mr. Google.

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 10 Apr 2006, 15:08

Did you kidnap one?

My cat did. I saved him just in time (I hope)

Well, he's sleeping on my lap now.
My girlfriend went to the vet to get a "rodent survival kit".

We'll see how it goes.

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 10 Apr 2006, 15:09

Well, apparently cows milk will kill them. So you can strike that off your list Tom.
It's ostensibly rather specific, but the big thing is to not feed it yourself.

the68monkey · Post by **the68monkey** » 10 Apr 2006, 15:11

Wow, there's a wealth of info on the net for raising orphaned squirrels. Guess you can start here:

http://www.squirrels.org/raising.html

Depending on what type of squirrel it is, seems like there's a different site for each one. Whodathunkit?

Good luck, Dr. Doolittle.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 10 Apr 2006, 15:46

Awww... a baby squirrel... how cute.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 10 Apr 2006, 16:20

Is it a grey or red squirrel?

the68monkey · Post by **the68monkey** » 10 Apr 2006, 16:23

It's a FRENCH squirrel! Just give it some wine and cheese, and it should be fine.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 10 Apr 2006, 16:25

Put a little beret and striped jumper on it.

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 10 Apr 2006, 17:24

OK, I gave him some mashed nuts and some mashed banana.

I'll be feeding him milk at two-hour intervals from 8pm to 8am. 'tis going to be a looong night.

Is it a grey or red squirrel?

Same kind of squirrel, only 4 weeks old.

I've just sent my girlfriend on a patrol, she's looking for its mother.

Every year, it's the same thing. Every year I get some kind of wounded animal and have to take care of it.
2002 - 7 kittens.
2003 - An owl.
2004 - A german sheperd with a broken leg.
2005 - A baby seagull with a broken wing.
2006 - A squirrel.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 11 Apr 2006, 08:54

Awwww.....

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 11 Apr 2006, 13:30

Well...The story is over.

Mama squirrel came looking for baby squirrel.
I put baby squirrel under her tree, she came down and picked him up. Haven't seen them since.

Happy Ending.

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 11 Apr 2006, 13:34

Man, what an awesome story. I'm sure you're very proud of yourself. I would be.

the68monkey · Post by **the68monkey** » 11 Apr 2006, 13:45

Sweet! Well done, Tom.