When do fox squirrels pee/poop on their own

[spamrestricted]

Hi,

Can someone tell me when a fox squirrel will pee/poop on their own?

Thanks,

Gia

[island rehabber]

Generally after their eyes open. However, I continue to potty my grey squirrels as long as they will let me, because it keeps their bedding nice and clean!

[lila01]

Generally after their eyes open. However, I continue to potty my grey squirrels as long as they will let me, because it keeps their bedding nice and clean!
I'm so glad i'm not the only one who does that! lol lila looks at me like mom really?? hahahah but i agree it keeps her bed nice and clean!

[island rehabber]

I know thru Kelly Brady's thread about Paco and Pacquita that Paco was pottying her daughter long after her eyes opened. Mamma squirrel knows best! :thumbsup

[spamrestricted]

Cool - thanks - I will continue the same, but not worry as much if they don't go :)

I do have a story to share and not sure if it happens to others. But the male never pees for me and I think it's because the females are stimlutating him constantly - at least when they are awake and hungry -- they think BD's penis is a nipple. :shakehead

[astra]

Cool - thanks - I will continue the same, but not worry as much if they don't go :)

I do have a story to share and not sure if it happens to others. But the male never pees for me and I think it's because the females are stimlutating him constantly - at least when they are awake and hungry -- they think BD's penis is a nipple. :shakehead
regular suckling can lead to serious and, often, terminal health issues.
there are different ways to address this: sometimes, the babies are separated, other times, if they are truly hungry, some feeding adjustments are helpful, still other times, some people make a kind of vest out of a sock that would cover his little penis and prevent others from suckling....
I am sure people could share their experiences if you ask...

If I am mistaken, then, exp. rehabbers will correct me, but as far as I remember, suckling needs to be addressed....

[Rhapsody]

Can someone tell me when a fox squirrel will pee/poop on their own?Generally with in a good two weeks after opening their eyes and moving about the cage on their own.... but I have to agree with the other post
--it helps to stimulate them when they are out of the cage in order to keep the cage as clean as possible.

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[Skul]

Generally after their eyes open. However, I continue to potty my grey squirrels as long as they will let me, because it keeps their bedding nice and clean!
Closely watching, as IR, potties a six year old squirrel..:poke

[Rhapsody]

Closely watching, as IR, potties a six year old squirrel..:poke:poke :poke :Clown :bunny :rofl4 :rofl4 :rofl4 :rofl4

[SammysMom]

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