I need some help please...

[heidi]

I just rescued 3 baby squirrels and I have a few questions. First, I would like to know their age? Their eye's are not yet opened. This lead's me to my next question, how often and how much are they supposed to eat? Also, I have them in a fleece blanket, but they poop and pee in it and it stinks really bad... can i wash them with something? and is there a better way to keep them than in a blanket? I just want to make sure that they are cozy and warm. Also, how soon do I increase their formula and when do I begin to wean them off of it? well, I appreciate all of your help. Thank you so much!!!

[foxsquirrels]

:Welcome Welcome, Heidi! Glad you found the squirrel board!! I'll try to get you some answers here in a minute. In the meantime don't be hesitant to ask anything that you have a question about! Nothing is too silly or too embarrassing. We have heard it all before. We'll give you all the support you need! We have wonderful people and rehabbers on this forum. Be back with you in a minute

[Apple Corps]

heidi :Welcome :Welcome

Couple of musts

Keep them warm - most people take a heating pad set on low - cover it with a lil snuggie blanket - and have it on half the bottom of their cage - so they can crawl on or off as needed for more or less heat.


Keep them hydrated - we use Esbilac puppy replacement formula 99% of the time

They need to be fed every 2 - 3 hours when very young - usually taking the regular strength formula and diluting it a bit more with water. The feeding amounts in cc is usually their weight in grams x 5%.

So if they weigh 50 grams - 50 grams x .05 = 2.5 cc of formula at each feeding.

[Apple Corps]

I would wash their blankets in hot water - you probably need a couple of sets - and give them a warm water wash cloth bath - don't want to chill them or cause a reaction to the wrong soaps.

Are we "ok" thus far?

[JudyB]

Welcome Heidi to TSB :Welcome :Welcome
Good luck with your triplets :grouphug

[Apple Corps]

Here is a TSB link with even more info for you

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11782

[Apple Corps]

And another lik regarding ages

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255

[Apple Corps]

So Ms heidi - :Welcome again and have some pleasant reading.

Come back with any more questions - we are here to help.

Be sure to feed those babies SLOWLY so they do not aspirate formula into their lungs - bad thing. Proper feeding position is with their head above their tummy at about a 45 degree angle and use a syringe (NO NEEDLE) to feed them with.

:thankyou :thankyou :thankyou for caring.

[Jackie in Tampa]

:Welcome Hello Heidi and Babies..
Thank you for finding and helping them!
Good Luck and enjoy:)

[Momma Squirrel]

:wave123 Good Morning Heidi, how are the little ones doing this morning? You will get lots of good advice, help and all the questions answered you need. Please keep us updated and if you can post some pictures of those precious little ones. Pictures truly help out :tilt