2007-08-31 15:24:26 · 15 answers · asked by Debbie 2 in Pets ➔ Rodents
Is the chipmunks eyes open? If not, place him on a heating pad set to low. Don't feed or offer water. Call your local fish & game dept. for instructions on where the nearest wildlife rehab center is. If his eyes are open you can feed him:
Thin mixture of warm water, baby cereal,
evaporated milk,honey. Important to keep him warm so use the heating pad on low. You still need to get him to
a wildlife rehab center. Sometimes callled animal rehabilliators. Baby chipmunks have special needs.
2007-08-31 15:45:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ski Freedom 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How old would you guess it is? Does it have fur? Are the eyes open? These are need-to-know things!
I use this guide for raising orphaned rats. Rat and mouse diets are nearly the same, but a chipmunk may be a bit different. In any case, this poor baby has a chance because you're in its life!
http://ratfanclub.org/orphans.html
2007-08-31 23:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by nepherym 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you are but many farm/animal/pet supply business' carry a powdered formula and pellets. They also have the eye dropper bottles. If you can't find that, get the baby formula at the store [non-dairy] and the hamster food they sell in boxes. Be watchful w/the formula for stomach swelling. It means he's not digesting it. After feeding, you need to take a warm, damp cloth and wipe his derriere to stimulate his digestion. This is what a mother chip munk would do. Don't over feed at one time. Rather feed often in smaller amounts.
2007-08-31 22:37:23 · answer #3 · answered by gldnsilnc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can call a local vet's office and they should be able to suggest something. If it has to be bottle fed, you can get an "eensey teensey" bottle in most pet departments as well as formula like they give baby dogs and cats that have been orphaned. Best of luck to you as you strive to save this little critter. Not many people would take the time. Thanks.
2007-08-31 22:28:30 · answer #4 · answered by mspicer0005 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Call a vet and ask them or call an animal rescue unit and they can come pick it up, raise it, teach it to survive on its own and then release it properly into the wild. Good luck, I think youre doing a good thing
2007-08-31 22:31:22 · answer #5 · answered by Katey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to your local vet or call the Wildlife society on your area. Dealing with baby wildlife could be fatal for them if you are not sure what to do.
2007-08-31 23:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by JoV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its part of the hamster and rodent family, you can feed it regular hamster/gerbil food, unsalted peanuts, natural sunflower seeds, or treats like cheerios and hard veggies like carrots celery, fruits like apple and pears to file there teeth.
as for other veggies and fruits, bananas are not good for them, tomatoes, onions, peppers, citrus fruits, almonds (bad for the stomachs)
stay away from the sweets, and candy such as chips, CHOCOLATE (can be deadly) cookies, cakes, etc..
2007-08-31 22:36:39 · answer #7 · answered by - sarface. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's a very helpful link for you.It tells you everything you need to know. Good luck!
http://www.orphanedwildlifecare.com/chipmunkcare.htm
2007-08-31 23:20:35 · answer #8 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try feeding it Timothy hay, and fresh fruits & vegitables [chopped up].NEVER feed it anything citrus though.
2007-08-31 23:21:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
had one and see gave it peanut butter, U may want to find a place that takes care of wild animals
2007-08-31 22:31:27 · answer #10 · answered by gill73115 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋