This baby squirrel is already eating walnuts does anyone know from exp what other types of food I should try him on? Trying to get him ready for the world outside he's very healthy and doing very good. Need hel asap....Thanks:o)
2006-08-31 22:26:44 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Thanks for everyone advise but let me clear this up I am NOT trying to keep him as a pet by all means he is a wild animal I wouldn't do that at all. He is too young to be let lose & I have called wild life people but they have not return my calls which I have called 7 times I read up on a few sites but thought I could find someone who has more clear answers to help me help this little guy so he can learn to eat what he needs. I am not getting any where but I guess the best thing is to call the vet which has been the best advise from most everyone. Thank U for ya'lls help. I would have hope to found his mother but she was killed by a car and he was the only baby that was found I didn't think he would have made it 3 weeks ago but he is a fighter and a survior. He will be turn to his world trust me I would never keep an a wild animal as a pet that would be so wrong to do...
2006-09-01 01:45:14 · update #1
The baby squirrel must've been really cute... I don't think having a squirrel as a pet is dangerous. But you'd better ask a vet on how to take care of it. Once it is big enough & can survive on it's own, you'd better let it go... Don't just keep him in a cage. Let it be free. But if you think that the condition outside is too dangerous for him, then just let it go around your lawn area. If he likes you a lot, then he would've come back & visit you again. What ever it is, take a really good care of it. Make sure your cat or dog doesn't eat the baby squirrel!
2006-08-31 22:52:16 · answer #1 · answered by nurfarizah1979 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't keep him as a PET he is a wild animal. Look in your phone book for wild life sanctuary. Or call a local vet they will tell you where to take him. don't think you are taming him down. They bite, and chew on wires and furniture and even if you could house break him. He will become an adult male with all the equipment and he will want to use it! Let him be WILD or you will regret not doing so earlier!
2006-08-31 22:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many places, it is illegal to take care of wildlife, even if you intend to release it, unless you are permitted to do so. I highly recommend that you try and contact a local wildlife rehabilitator.
www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.htm
I know that you are well meaning, but believe me it is not that simple to raise a squirrel to adulthood. Rehabilitators are trained and have the knowledge to raise it properly. Squirrels that are fed an inappropriate diet will get metabolic bone disease (you may never know it has it) and it will die out in the wild.
Please do what is in the best interest of him and contact a rehabilitator. You may even be able to offer that person some volunteer time so you can see him grow up and be released.
2006-09-01 20:34:12 · answer #3 · answered by ctwitch24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, a squirrel isnt meant to be a pet. That is why they arent sold at the pet store, as hard as it might be you need to return him back to the wild. Squirrels are cute but they can acually be very dangerous. Let him be outside and maybe leave some walnuts for him, but dont be his parent, he needs to be outside where he belongs.
Good Luck
2006-08-31 22:33:33 · answer #4 · answered by natalie rose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 22:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best option would be to contact your nearest wildlife organisation.Good Luck
2006-08-31 22:33:23 · answer #6 · answered by witchfromoz2003 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should take him to a wild animal shelter. they will be able to take care of him properly.
2006-08-31 22:27:44 · answer #7 · answered by fullthrottlemustang 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ring your local wildlife services or ask avet.
2006-08-31 22:33:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋