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iluvbabysquirrels
09-13-2011, 09:45 AM
Ok so when you release a baby squirrel, Do you put a nesting box outside, or do you let them make their own nest? I was planning on puting a nesting bot onto a tree and let her live in there, but should I not now?:thinking
astra
09-13-2011, 01:21 PM
Ok so when you release a baby squirrel, Do you put a nesting box outside, or do you let them make their own nest? I was planning on puting a nesting bot onto a tree and let her live in there, but should I not now?:thinking
yes, before the release ppl put nesting boxes that the squirrel can use before s/he builds his/her own nest.

But how old is your squirrel?....
THey don't get released till they are 4 months old at least. Some release at 12 weeks old, but it all depends on how well adjusted the squirrel is and the area.
They should be released while there are still leaves on the trees.
Also, most of the time, if possible, Fall babies are overwintered (esp. in colder regions), since by the time they are released, it is too cold outside and, having been rehabbed indoors, they are not used to the temp changes as the wild squirrels are.
Also, being indoor squirrels, they have not stashed enough for the winter.
Of course, if you release them in your backyard, you could support them with food etc, but still.

I had an impression that your squirrel is still quite a baby and it's too early to think of a release... but, maybe, I am confused
iluvbabysquirrels
09-13-2011, 04:14 PM
yep... btw i live in the florida area and its well... hot all year.. oh florida. but yes she is farmiliar in the area so will be released probably at 12 weeks but who knows! thanx though!
astra
09-13-2011, 04:17 PM
yep... btw i live in the florida area and its well... hot all year.. oh florida. but yes she is farmiliar in the area so will be released probably at 12 weeks but who knows! thanx though!
oh, Florida!... that's a different story... yes, in Florida you don't need to worry about the cold and the absence of leaves:) :thumbsup
iluvbabysquirrels
09-14-2011, 04:42 PM
yeppp!! there are some perks... but alot of cons... like the HEAT!!!!
astra
09-15-2011, 05:15 PM
yeppp!! there are some perks... but alot of cons... like the HEAT!!!!
:D
jo_schmoe
09-15-2011, 05:50 PM
yeppp!! there are some perks... but alot of cons... like the HEAT!!!!
Hey now...be grateful!! If the heat gets to be too much....you can always drop by my neck of the woods...its a balmy 38 here today!