I found a baby squirrel!!!!!!!!!?

i dont know what to do with it the poor thing looks starved and i didnt see the mom anywhere so i took it. i looked at pictures and it looks like it around 2 1/2 weeks old. what the heck do i do with the poor thing???? I found a baby squirrel!!!!!!!!!?
try any thing try feeding it chips I found a baby squirrel!!!!!!!!!?
to the humane society, duh
I looked it up and i've heard that it is illegal to keep a baby squirrel. It says that you should keep it warm until you can find a certified wildlife rehabilitator but I found some instructions. It's like taking care of a baby kitten almost.





Keeping the baby warm means the baby needs an external source of heat. Use a hot water bottle or soda bottle filled with hot water. Wrap a towel around the bottle to prevent direct contact with baby squirrel. Lay baby on towel area, then lightly cover baby with piece of towel to prevent any drafts. You don't want to cook the baby, but give a source of heat he/she can cuddle up to. Ideal temperature is 98.5 degrees. There is a lot involved with taking care of a baby squirrel. You have to be able to feed a minimum of every 2 to 4 hours depending on the age. The baby needs the correct formula (no kitten, human baby formula or homemade concoctions or goats milk). Incorrect types of formula can lead to metabolic bone disease and problems with improper development. You need to stimulate the baby after every feeding or urine and stool backup will lead to bacterial build up in the gut and eventual death.





During week two (two weeks old), the pigmentation of the skin will darken slightly on the head, back and upper portion of the legs. The two-week-old squirrel must still be fed Esbilac formula every two to two and a half hours. An appropriate meal size is between .75 cc鈥檚 and 1.75 cc鈥檚, depending on age.





Go to the second source for more instructions on weeks and when to set it free. I think maybe it is just illegal if you are planning to keep it, not if you are going to set it free. Good luck, hope this helped you!












Take it to the humane society. They can nurse him to health and release him into the wild so he can live a full and happy life. :)
If i was you i would take care of it for a while and if you found it near your home always check for its mom if not then go to the local library and get some books on squirrels. i think baby squirells drink milk so see if he/she likes it.after a while maybe give it to the animal control or such.
Keep it and tame it.


You actually CAN tame wild squirrels at that age to be pets.
pliz make sure u dont eat it(JOKE)
Keep it and love it. Or take it to the vet. Feed it first and keep it warm in a towel or blanket. Feed it milk or anything else a BABY squirrel might eat.