amh
12-18-2010, 02:16 AM
Although I joined the squirrel board a few months back and have posted a few questions, I realized I never "formally" introduced myself or my squirrel. Anyways, I decided better late than never (hence the post title).
I received my squirrel in late August. A friend had found him and he appeared to have fallen from his nest. He seemed ok (other than an initial bloody nose), but after keeping a close eye on him he proved to be in good shape. We guessed his age to be around 5-6 weeks. I was completely new to squirrels and so glad I found this great resource. I was amazed at how well he thrived ( I doubted myself greatly). My brother named him "Amadeus." He is currently living outside in a large cage along with his nest box. I wanted to release him in the fall, but ran into a few problems and decided it was best to keep him over the winter.
In spring, I hope to release him...if he allows it. He is a little monster and tears up everything he can get his little teeth on (he is especially fond of my cell phone). Other than that, he is a sweet little guy to those he knows.
Anyways, just thought a proper introduction might help put a name to a face when I get on here asking all my crazy squirrel questions!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1137.snc4/149951_651719189467_210605191_35963286_5940697_n.j pg
I received my squirrel in late August. A friend had found him and he appeared to have fallen from his nest. He seemed ok (other than an initial bloody nose), but after keeping a close eye on him he proved to be in good shape. We guessed his age to be around 5-6 weeks. I was completely new to squirrels and so glad I found this great resource. I was amazed at how well he thrived ( I doubted myself greatly). My brother named him "Amadeus." He is currently living outside in a large cage along with his nest box. I wanted to release him in the fall, but ran into a few problems and decided it was best to keep him over the winter.
In spring, I hope to release him...if he allows it. He is a little monster and tears up everything he can get his little teeth on (he is especially fond of my cell phone). Other than that, he is a sweet little guy to those he knows.
Anyways, just thought a proper introduction might help put a name to a face when I get on here asking all my crazy squirrel questions!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1137.snc4/149951_651719189467_210605191_35963286_5940697_n.j pg