concerned about my newly released babies

[rozdow]

I am so disgusted with the weather forecasters around here that I actually called the station to let them know of my extreme displeasure - and why accurate forecasts are so important. This past Wed. evening, the wx was supposed to be beautiful for the next several days (only a chance of some pop-up thunderstorms in the afternoon). So, I released my babies based on their forecast (Thursday AM). Guess what, today (Friday) has been nonstop rain ALL DAY. Im so worried about my babies. It was a semi-hard release on a property a few miles away from where I live. They were released in their nestbox, with food provided. I'm so worried I can't sleep!

I cannot believe that these people can screw up a forecast so badly & get paid for it. Can anybody share their wisdom with me? Do you think they'll be OK?

[4skwerlz]

:wave123 I don't think rain will be a big problem, especially in summer when it's warm. Actually, squirrels are one of the best-adapted animals for dealing with the cold.... a little chilliness due to rain surely won't hurt them, especially with a dry nestbox handy. :grouphug

[squirrely pearly]

have you saw them since you released them? I've only released 1 girly squirrel so I'm no expert by any means..just thought I'd help you through by talking. I know the worried feelings you are going through. they have each other also which makes it better I am sure. mine was a solo release which made it very hard for (me). I'm sure they are fine and are exploring in the cool rain, maybe better than being hit with this terrible heat!

[rozdow]

Thank you for listening to my worries :Love_Icon There were a total of 5 babies that were released. After hanging up the box, only 2 came out immediately and they seemed to be enjoying themselves exploring the nearby trees (that is the last I saw of them). The squirrel "mom" in me just worries that they may have ventured so far that they didn't return to the nestbox during the rain.

[Fireweed]

I'm no expert either, but my guess is they are fine, fine, fine, fine, fine. :grouphug They are released as a group so that's going to help them stay by the nestbox until they're ready to venture out on their own, I think. :)

Be well and safe and happy, rozdow's babies! :Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon:Love_Icon

And roz, big hugs to you...no matter what the weather, I can bet you'd be worried...but the rain just adds an extra layer of worry. :shakehead :grouphug