Friday, January 22, 2010

What do you feed a baby squirrel that didn't even open its eyes yet??

???? help please


What do you feed a baby squirrel that didn't even open its eyes yet??
You need to get this baby squirrel to a wildlife rehabber in your area. A vet can recommend one or even take it for you. Needs to be kept warm asap. put in a nest like area in a box and put blanket for it to cuddle in then heating pad under box. make sure warmed up before feed it. Then off to the pet store to get Esbilac formula. Feed every few hours. Have to stimulate after each feeding by rubbing private area with a cotton ball. Make sure it goes potty. If baby is dehydrated it will be very red looking in color and cold. Warm up and can give some pedilyte non flavored or some gatorade. Very little at a time. They have baby animal bottles at pet store also. Use the long nipple one. Do not over feed. But asap get to rehabber who will evaluate and raise baby until ready for release into the wild. When they wean from formula give rodent chow, monkey chow and natural diet. Also need things to gnaw on to keep teeth from over growth. Good luck. Its probably between 1-2 weeks old. What do you feed a baby squirrel that didn't even open its eyes yet??
fresh milk?


i think you posted this question in the wrong place, a squirrel is not a bird
get a doll bottle

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