My name is Jim and live in rural Kentucky. Not a rehabber but have had many small critters pass through my home long enough to stabilize and move on to people who know what they are doing. Funny once people know you have taken a few wild babies word travels fast. Don't mind though they all deserve a chance.
About five weeks ago got a call and asked if I would take on a baby squirrel found on a trail. First squirrel have dealt with. Thought sure and what was brought to me was a very small hairless dehydrated animal. Was not even sure it was a squirrel. Started getting fluids down then formula and stabilized. She is now a healthy gray about 5-6 weeks old. Weight about 110 grams. Eyes open 9 days.
Now in large dog carrier with heat under box in back with her bedding. Rodent block in cage with water bottle. Formula 9cc five times a day around every 4 hours. Eats like a pig.
Now what's next. Read all kinds of sites and and some confusion on how to return her to backyard trees. Concern winter coming on and would she be okay.
Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.
Please don't condemn but have fed fox valley before reading posts on this sight. Always premixed 4-6 hours so fully dissolved. She has always had clear urine and mustard poop after every feeding. No problems as described here.