Saturday, August 21, 2010

Please answer about baby squirrels?

my husband was at work today and found 3 baby squirrels on the ground. he left them alone for a while to see if the mother would return. she did not. i have tried calling wildlife rehab centers in my area and they are not open. so i have them on top of a heating pad all bundled up. i am feeding them every 2 - 2 and a half hours i started off with powerade to rehydrate them. now i am mixing powerade with puppy formula. they are eating really well. i am trying my best to get them through the night until the wildlife rehab centers open. i have one question that i couldn't find an answer to online. how many times during the night do i need to get up to feed them? is it still every 2 - 2 and a half hours? they appear to be 2 - 3 weeks old. they are not really pink anymore. around their nose is turning into brown fur. they have a LITTLE bit of hair. kinda like peach fuzz. but if you could let me know how many times to get up at night i would soooo greatly appreciate it!Please answer about baby squirrels?
puppy formula is to harsh u need goats milk or kitten milk both can be bought at wal-mart or any feed store dont let the get to hot on the heating pad just keep them wrapped in a blanket should be sufficiant enough...and u will need to poop them ur self just gently rub them with a warm soft cloth. I find kitten milk in the can works best goats milk can make them not go to the bathroomPlease answer about baby squirrels?
I own a Sugar Glider, and they are slightly similar. To check if they are thirsty you can lightly pinch their skin on their neck, and if it goes down they are good, and if it just kind of stays there then give them more powerade, or water. Go on www.glidercentral.net it is a site for sugar gliders, but you can still ask questions about other animals. Someone on there surely can help. Good luck!
take him to a wildlife rehabilitator asap!

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