Riddle
06-19-2008, 11:00 PM
I work with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota in the mammal nursery - notably, baby squirrels. The WRC of Minnesota treats over 8,000 patients each year, making it easily one of the largest in the country.
I lead the Friday mid-shift, meaning that I'm responsible for the care of over a hundred baby squirrels each week. I thought that, since many have probably never been inside rehabilitation center, I might offer advice. All the care-taking techniques at the WRC are carefully laid out, devised by veterinarians, and tested true on hundred of babies each year... so it could be helpful.
A bit of common sense... I won't be very useful for bonding/behavioral problem questions, seeing as we avoid the sort of thing at the WRC. However, I may be very useful for tips about caring for squirrels in mass, as well as health tips and such. Just give it a try and I'll reply as honestly as possible.
At the WRC of Minnesota, we treat mainly... grey squirrels, red squirrels, and flying squirrels.
I also work in an avian nursery, at the local Raptor Center, and at a rather large aquarium... so I may be useful in other areas as well.
Oh... and I'm new to this forum, so... hello. :)
I lead the Friday mid-shift, meaning that I'm responsible for the care of over a hundred baby squirrels each week. I thought that, since many have probably never been inside rehabilitation center, I might offer advice. All the care-taking techniques at the WRC are carefully laid out, devised by veterinarians, and tested true on hundred of babies each year... so it could be helpful.
A bit of common sense... I won't be very useful for bonding/behavioral problem questions, seeing as we avoid the sort of thing at the WRC. However, I may be very useful for tips about caring for squirrels in mass, as well as health tips and such. Just give it a try and I'll reply as honestly as possible.
At the WRC of Minnesota, we treat mainly... grey squirrels, red squirrels, and flying squirrels.
I also work in an avian nursery, at the local Raptor Center, and at a rather large aquarium... so I may be useful in other areas as well.
Oh... and I'm new to this forum, so... hello. :)