Found five baby squirrels?

I found five baby squirrels laying on the ground after a sudden storm yesterday afternoon. They were all in a 10ft. radius of each other and were all immobile, ice cold, and their breathing was very shallow.


I brought them inside, dried them off, warmed them up and made them a bed.


I found them right before dark yesterday, so I just now put them back outside for the mother to rescue. I read that after two ours without any rescue attempt, it is safe to assume that the squirrels are orphans.





In all the research I have done, I have read anything about finding this many squirrels at once. My question is, is it possible for all of these precious babies to be from the same mother?Found five baby squirrels?
They probably are from a single mother. Most info that you find will be about a single baby, because usually all the kits won't stumble out of the nest. In this case, the storm probably blew it apart.





This means that the drey (the squirrel's nest) was probably destroyed, so the mother might have no place to take the babies if she does come back for them.





I'd call a local wildlife rehab center (or you could even try a zoo) and ask for advice, and try to find someone that will take the babies if the mother does abandon them.





Good luck, and thank you for being so kind hearted as to rescue them. :)Found five baby squirrels?
take the squirrels to a animal shelter they will take any animal
Yes, they could all be from the same mother. I would give them a little shoe box with some rags and some acorns.
yes it is possible, if you keep them vaccinate them now or ASAP
Ooh keep them!!! im not trying to be greedy but if you take them in they at least have a slim chance of surrvial!!


What do I do?


Step 1- Keep the baby squirrel warm. This is the most important thing you can do until you find a wildlife rehabilitator or decide what you are going to do. IN THE UNITED STATES, MOST STATES HAVE LAWS AGAINST POSSESSING NATIVE SQUIRRELS FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN TURNING OVER TO A PROFESSIONAL REHABBER. 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.





Step 2- The baby squirrel's best chance for survival is with the mother squirrel and if that is not possible, then with a certified wildlife rehabilitator. This is said not to scare you off, but to be realistic. You can locate the nearest wildlife rehabilitator any where in or out of the United States at How To Locate a Wildlife Rehabilitator . If you decide to raise the baby squirrel yourself, the information contained in this manual will enable you to take care of the baby squirrel's basic needs up to releasing. Rabies is uncommon in squirrels, but squirrels can carry tetanus so make sure you are current on the tetanus shot. If you are going to take care of the baby yourself read each section before you act. See First Assessment.








You have found a baby squirrel and you are unsure what to do. Do not attempt to feed the baby until you have checked for injuries and warmed the baby to proper body temperature. First, carefully check the skin for punture marks or cuts. Check the ears and nostrils for blood. Look for broken bones, legs at an awkward angle or hanging, a bone protruding through the skin, or a leg the squirrel is not using properly. If a cat was involved, the baby needs to be on an antibiotic. The preferred antibiotic is Septra庐, available through a veterinarian. The proper dose is .02 of 1 cc syringe (no needle) per ounce of body weight by mouth twice a day for 7 days. Check for dehydration by gently pinching the stomach or loose back skin and if it stays wrinkled for more than 2 seconds, the baby is probably dehydrated. To treat for dehydration and other injuries, see First Treatment.