What is the best way to care for it? What should we feed it?
2006-09-05 01:21:03 · 6 answers · asked by Olicat1234 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Squirrels eat nuts. Depends how small it is. take it to a vet or a wildlife centre. Try to find one near you, that's best.
2006-09-05 01:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I raised a baby squirrel before. I got it when it was still small and pink. Now he is about four years old, and I still see him from time to time. What I did was, and its the best thing I've ever used on a baby squirrel, is baby cereal, the powdered kind. just regular, not the flavored kind. mix it with warm water, til its kinda think, stuck it up in an eye dropper, and feed him about 6-7 times a day. do not over feed him. my baby usually took about half of the eye dropper. Then for sleeping, place him in a small cage, with a towel in it, so he can curl up in it, and place a heater under the towel. make sure it doesnt burn the baby though. depending on how big it is, older babies (that have fur, can usually start eating seeds, and nuts around a month old.
2006-09-05 08:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by bettaleigh 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on where you live, many states (or counties and cities) have laws against keeping wild animals for health and safety reasons such as rabies and Lyme disease. You may need to surrender the squirrel or perhaps get a permit or become registered with the local shelter as a "foster" care for this squirrel. Then you will need to update them regularly on what's going on.
I would call a local wildlife rescue center and ask them what the chances are of the squirrel adapting to captivity (if you want to keep it as a pet) or ask them if they can take the squirrel in and finish allowing it to grow, then re-adapt it to the wild.
2006-09-09 03:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by justwondering 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a baby, it's probably going to need milk or formula from a small bottle. I know they make special formula for kittens, there may be a special squirrel or rodent formula as well. Don't try to feed it nuts or solid food if it's very young.
You should keep it warm, probably in a small box lined with soft towels or blankets.
I recommend taking it to a local wildlife shelter, if you have one. If not, at least ask a veterinarian.
2006-09-05 08:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by L G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call a wildlife rehabilitation in your area because it is illegal to have a squirrel in your possession without a wildlife license. If the squirrel is still nursing, he need a special formula and he will need to be bottle fed. Here is a link with more information.
http://www.awrc.org/Eastern%20Gray%20Squirrels.htm
2006-09-05 08:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by Free Bird 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call animal control they will tell you what to do ,be careful
2006-09-05 08:27:06 · answer #6 · answered by elizabeth_davis28 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋