Need Home in SE Michigan

[Rhapsody]

Looking for a HOME for a CUTE baby BLACK SQUIRREL (about 7 wks old) in SE Michigan...... around the Detroit, Michigan area.

Little thing was shivering and not moving in a very cold downpour of rain. She's been dried off, and had several droppers full of homemade pedialyte,
apples, pn-butter, --present keeper cannot raiser her/him due to work schedule and household pets of dogs and cats.

If you might be able to HELP please PM ME -- THANKS!!

[Rhapsody]

NO ONE in MICHIGAN........ Want a BEAUTIFUL BLACK SQUIRREL? --plz plz plz

[gs1]

i've pmd some michigan members.... but it doesn't look good....

she'll need formula soon....

are there no rehabbers ...non tsb?

is she near any other state? can she be driven???

omg she's so adorable... i can't stand it ....:grouphug

[Rhapsody]

she'll need formula soon....They have the GM Recipe atm.... :thumbsup
She might have a place to take the squirrel, but will not know until the morning....... when she calls. :dono

[mpetys]

Yes, maybe if we had a general idea of where she is, we might have someone in neighboring state that might be able to take her if a train was set up for transportation. I know we have several people in Illinois. 2ndHandRanchRescue comes to mind but not sure if her location is close to this Michigan location.

[Rhapsody]

Yes, maybe if we had a general idea of where she is, .

LOCATION ----->

SE Michigan...... around the Detroit, Michigan area.

[mpetys]

LOCATION ----->

Sorry about that! I am working on almost no sleep and when I read, if I can see the words on the screen, there is no guarantee that I am comprehending or retaining what I read! :D

[mpetys]

I found this post from May 2010, http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?p=525726#post525726, post #14 which is posted by thundersquirrel which says:

My mother and I are rehabbers with Friends of Wildlife, based in Ann Arbor. We might have some volunteers in your area that could help you.

that was actually thundersquirrel's last post. Maybe someone wants to contact them? I found a website for Friends of Wildlife, http://www.friendsofwildlife.net/ On their website, if you have found a baby squirrel, it gives the phone number of the rehabilitator to contact as Squirrel (734) 474-3453 CELL. Does someone want to try contacting them? Good luck.

[Rhapsody]

Ok - Thanks..... I will pass that # along and see how close it is to her.

[tomcics]

Hi, I live in Troy, Michigan. I may be able to keep until I can turn her over to a rehab person I know. Just found this thread, someone was kind enough to send me a private note about it.

Please PM me and I will give you my email/phone and we can talk if you still need someone to help. Thanks

[CritterMom]

Tom has an AWESOME rehabber - I assume this is the same lady that has Nick Jr.??

[tomcics]

:wave123 CritterMom, yes I will try to get a hold of PJ once I hear back that they still need someone. I also have a second contact. I am not sure if PJ will accept any new critters, Nick Jr. may have been her last.

[Rhapsody]

Tom has an AWESOME rehabber - I assume this is the same lady that has Nick Jr.??Not sure who has Nick Jr --this Lady is some one I know off Facebook thru Mother Natures Rescue ..... I am waiting to her back from her
to see if she found a home for the little one through the link Michele provided..... will let you know some thing as soon as I do.

[Nancy in New York]

Hi, I live in Troy, Michigan. I may be able to keep until I can turn her over to a rehab person I know. Just found this thread, someone was kind enough to send me a private note about it.

Please PM me and I will give you my email/phone and we can talk if you still need someone to help. Thanks

Oh tomcics himself would make an excellent candidate ....we could talk you through this tom....:tilt :Love_Icon

[tomcics]

Thanks Nancy, I would certainly give it a try (with your expertise to guide me).

Interesting, today I received another email from the head of the Squirrel Club of University of Michigan, they were looking for someone that could help with a sick squirrel found in Warren, Michigan. I replied to that email too, then I started thinking that it is probably the same person (as this thread mentions), so I am waiting back to hear if that is true, since that person mentioned a friend in Florida guiding her (maybe Rhapsody?).

[Nancy in New York]

Thanks Nancy, I would certainly give it a try (with your expertise to guide me).

Interesting, today I received another email from the head of the Squirrel Club of University of Michigan, they were looking for someone that could help with a sick squirrel found in Warren, Michigan. I replied to that email too, then I started thinking that it is probably the same person (as this thread mentions), so I am waiting back to hear if that is true, since that person mentioned a friend in Florida guiding her (maybe Rhapsody?).

Oh tomcics, you would love to actually have a little squirrel to love and hold and spoil....of course, while still getting him ready for release.:D
Hey, I have all of the supplies, I can overnight anything you need....Fingers crossed they pick you, this one is just adorable! Well, actually they all are.:grouphug

[astra]

Oh tomcics, you would love to actually have a little squirrel to love and hold and spoil....of course, while still getting him ready for release.:D
Hey, I have all of the supplies, I can overnight anything you need....Fingers crossed they pick you, this one is just adorable! Well, actually they all are.:grouphug
Hey, Tomcics, don't you sense a certain subtle but persistent theme here for the past year or so?... squirrel(s) in need coming your way... God/Fate?whatever it is for you is definitely trying to tell you something:D

[Nancy in New York]

Hey, Tomcics, don't you sense a certain subtle but persistent theme here for the past year or so?... squirrel(s) in need coming your way... God/Fate?whatever it is for you is definitely trying to tell you something:D
And if tomcics isn't listening to God/Fate, at least he has you and I to deliver the message, hopefully loud and clear...:rotfl

[astra]

And if tomcics isn't listening to God/Fate, at least he has you and I to deliver the message, hopefully loud and clear...:rotfl
:rotfl :rotfl will this be loud enough?

[mpetys]

Thanks Nancy, I would certainly give it a try (with your expertise to guide me).

Interesting, today I received another email from the head of the Squirrel Club of University of Michigan, they were looking for someone that could help with a sick squirrel found in Warren, Michigan. I replied to that email too, then I started thinking that it is probably the same person (as this thread mentions), so I am waiting back to hear if that is true, since that person mentioned a friend in Florida guiding her (maybe Rhapsody?).

Oh it must be "meant to be"! :D

[md_lvt_cwr]

I am in ferndale and can take her, if they can get her to me!!!

[tomcics]

Thanks Nancy, Astra and Michele for the vote of confidence (wonder if you would still think so if you witnessed my clumsy ways :)) , I would love to take care of a little squirrel though and this one looks so very adorable.

[md_lvt_cwr]

Has a rehab home been found?

[Rhapsody]

No HOME has been FOUND yet........ I will Forward the Phone # I have for md_lvt_cwr over to her and let them talk and see how that goes.

TOMCICS --Please PM Me your Phone # as well and I will forward it to her for consideration.

Updated PIC: (see below) -- to cute :) / doing better today & drinking up the GM Recipe

[tomcics]

Hi Rhapsody, just sent you a PM

[Nancy in New York]

Hi Rhapsody, just sent you a PM

Oh tomcics, I do have my fingers crossed....:Love_Icon :grouphug :Love_Icon

[Rhapsody]

:thankyou ........ Both Phone Numbers have been Sent .... Now we wait --Amanda was not online atm so it may take a little bit to get the message and call YOU.

[Nancy in New York]

Thanks for finding help for this little one....is her finder a member on TSB?
This is one adorable little squirrel, that's for sure....hey do you want my phone number too?:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[tomcics]

Amanda happens to be same young lady I was writing to that I had heard about from from U of M squirrel club. I believe she has decided to keep her little friend until she is ready to move on, this might be best idea as she is improving and may find some family members around there. Amanda sounds like a very nice lady too, feeds birds and squirrels.

[Nancy in New York]

What after all of this, she is keeping the little one???????See you just can't keep a squirrel for more than 5 minutes without becoming completely at it's mercy....they have that way about them...:D
We are going to get you a little squirrel yet tomcics, I can't think of a better person to take on a little fuzzer.

[tomcics]

Thanks Nancy, yes that is one of the problems, anyone who has one falls instantly in love with them. This sounds like a story with a happy ending though, I think this little one is getting good love and care from Amanda and will probably be a good backyard friend.

[astra]

[SIZE="5"]We are going to get you a little squirrel yet tomcics,
:rotfl :rotfl :wahoo :crazy

PS Tomcics, how far are you from Indianapolis? ;-D

[tomcics]

Hi Astra, I think it is about 250 miles but not certain. That is about 1000 tomcics miles (adding in the number of wrong exits I would take).

[astra]

Hi Astra, I think it is about 250 miles but not certain. That is about 1000 tomcics miles (adding in the number of wrong exits I would take).
that's what GPS is for - to reduce the number of wrong exits (helps a lot, trust me, because I am the "wrong exits" person, too):D

[tomcics]

Astra, I know I need to get a GPS, never used one yet. Many people have recommended this to me :thinking for some reason :).

[Nancy in New York]

Astra, I know I need to get a GPS, never used one yet. Many people have recommended this to me :thinking for some reason :).
I think what astra is trying to ask you is how do you feel about little reds????:dono Forget the GPS, I will mapquest it for you and email you the directions.:D And if it's only 250 miles....that's almost in your backyard!!!
Ask astra how far she drove for little Sunshine.....:D

[tomcics]

Nancy, Who has little Reds? On the drive back they would be so annoyed/frustrated with my driving, they would be trying to jump out the car window or take the wheel. :D

I should confess, I am still in my apartment/townhouse, so I have to do everything on the sly when it comes to animals. Even dogs are disallowed, I do think I could take care of a squirrel for a period though before it would be noticed :)

[astra]

Nancy, Who has little Reds? On the drive back they would be so annoyed/frustrated with my driving, they would be trying to jump out the car window or take the wheel. :D

I should confess, I am still in my apartment/townhouse, so I have to do everything on the sly when it comes to animals. Even dogs are disallowed, I do think I could take care of a squirrel for a period though before it would be noticed :)
don't worry, I can guide you how "to do it on the sly", because that's what I had to do this past winter. Still alive and well to tell the story and share the experience.:D
There is a little red in Indianapolis, looking for a good home to spend winter at, for the spring release.:tilt

[NovaAlison23]

If that doesn't work out, I have 4 little foxers still looking for a home, and I will be in Grand Rapids on about the 7th. (We're visiting the mans best friend on the drive to FL). Seems the 3 people I had lined up are all flakey. I have one more number to try. But they will be scared little babies after a 6 day car ride.

[astra]

If that doesn't work out, I have 4 little foxers still looking for a home, and I will be in Grand Rapids on about the 7th. (We're visiting the mans best friend on the drive to FL). Seems the 3 people I had lined up are all flakey. I have one more number to try. But they will be scared little babies after a 6 day car ride.
Hey, Tomcics, this is another good rescue for you. These little guys are old enough so that you don't have to do night time feeding and all that. Just keeping them over winter.
And as I said, I could share all the "tricks" to keep everything "on the sly":)

EDIT: you see, whichever way you turn, there are squirrels waiting for you... God/Fate is trying to tell you something really hard

[Nancy in New York]

don't worry, I can guide you how "to do it on the sly", because that's what I had to do this past winter. Still alive and well to tell the story and share the experience.:D
There is a little red in Indianapolis, looking for a good home to spend winter at, for the spring release.:tilt

Astra, is there anybody that you could think of that would be a better papa for this little red.....:dono I can't....:shakehead
You mean to tell me that tomcics doesn't know your story astra of your little "guest"....for how many months....:rotfl :rotfl
And even during the cage removal which went terribly awry, you still weren't caught....:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[astra]

Astra, is there anybody that you could think of that would be a better papa for this little red.....:dono I can't....:shakehead
You mean to tell me that tomcics doesn't know your story astra of your little guest for how many months....:rotfl :rotfl
And even during the cage removal which went terribly awry, you still weren't caught....:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl
nope, no one knows - you see how good I am at keeping everything "on the sly", that even the cage removal procedure went unnoticed:rotfl :rotfl
And yes, there could be no better papa for this little red baby:shakehead

[md_lvt_cwr]

I am always available in the detroit area for any beebs!!!

[Rhapsody]

SORRY GUYS!! --Guess the little guy got under her skin..... cause the last I heard from her was that her schedule and household pets did not allow room for a squirrel and a home was needed....... :dono

[Rhapsody]

Ok - I talked to her..... and Yes, she has said that she might keep the little guy if she can get a cage for him and that a Nice person by the name of TOM whom she meet on the MI Squirrel Club and who saw my post on the squirrel board last night has talked to her and said they will walk her through the process of rehabbing if she decides to keep the Squirrel......... Guess thats our Tomcics?

:thumbsup :thumbsup :Love_Icon

[AmandaZ]

Hi there, I'm the one currently caring for "Baby" as he or she has temporarily been dubbed.

Carolyn (Rhapsody), I found her earlier this spring on facebook when I had some squirrels taking over my attic - she gave me wonderful advice for bait for the live traps. I was able to get them all out of there and relocated to a nice wooded park a few miles away. I like squirrels, I just don't want them tearing up the insulation in my attic :D Attic is now squirrel proof.

My dog (mutt, but about the size of a chihuahua), was barking at something in the back yard, and when I went to see what it was, there was Baby - I wasn't even sure he was still alive. When I bent down to pick him up (dead or alive, I didn't want her to become a dog toy), as soon as she felt the warmth from my hand, he darted up the sleeve of my sweatshirt, clung to my arm shivering. It was pouring rain and getting colder by the minute, so Baby stayed in my sleeve until I got a box set up with a small pile of towels in it and dried her off. Even if she survived being cold and soaked to the bone, she likely would have become opossum food overnight.

So after I got Baby dried off and warmed up a bit, I went right back to Carolyn's facebook page to ask for advice on food and such, and also caught a link to a Michigan squirrel club on her page - and I emailed those folks too. The response has been great, and very helpful.

The closest place to me on the Mich. DNR rehabber's list is at a vet's office, which closed at 6 yesterday (about the same time I found Baby). When I called them this morning, they said they couldn't take any squirrels at this time, but called me back while I was at work and said to bring her by - the vet gave her a once over, said she was healthy, nothing was broken and gave me a bottle of squirrel formula, along with a long list of other things I could leave on a plate for her to snack on.

Not unlike so many others around here, I was out of work for 3 years, and have only gotten a job a few months ago... sad for me, but good for Baby, I am currently living with my parents - my dad, not a vegan like me, but the one who encouraged my love of animals - has offered to make sure she's fed while I'm at work. The computer room is dog and cat free, so she's safe at night. We put some wire mesh over the top of her box (We have a hawk in the neighborhood) and put her outside for a few hours when I got home from work so she could get some fresh outside air for a while. I checked on her regularly, and when the hot water became warm as it cooled off outside, we brought her back in.

I'm going to give this a go - but I'm sure I'll be asking you guys for advice. Tom has offered to help a bit (he's pretty close to me), and I see one of you is in Ferndale too. If I can't make it work here, I will definitely call on you kind folks. I'm stopping by the cat and dog shelter I volunteer at on the way home from work to borrow a cage. Her box is pretty big, and she's spending most of her time hiding under the towels leaned up against her hot water bottle, but I'd like to give her a decent sized tree branch so she can start practicing climbing wood.

Thanks to all of you here as well, now that I've found this board - It made me happy to see how many people were trying to figure out how to get Baby somewhere safe.

[AmandaZ]

(snip) Maybe someone wants to contact them? I found a website for Friends of Wildlife, http://www.friendsofwildlife.net/ On their website, if you have found a baby squirrel, it gives the phone number of the rehabilitator to contact as Squirrel (734) 474-3453 CELL. Does someone want to try contacting them? Good luck.

That was one of the first places I was referred to - one I wouldn't have been able to get Baby to until the weekend due to the hour drive one way. They were actually not the least bit helpful. No answer or return call from their 24 hour Squirrel help line, and when I got an email today, it was basically "we can't help you're squirrel, maybe this place can" with a link to a place an hour further away from them. They didn't even offer any tips or suggestions of things to feed.

[Rhapsody]

HI :wave123 / AMANDA ---WELCOME to TSB......... :Love_Icon

[md_lvt_cwr]

its me in ferndale, and I am always available for help. I may not answer my phone overnight, but will accept texts 24/7.

If you need my phone # please PM me, I dont like puting it in threads.


also for some peice of mind:

I am pending my CWR and state license, an a vet tech, my boss will see my rehabs, free wildlife meds for me!

[Rhapsody]

Her box is pretty big, and she's spending most of her time hiding under the towels leaned up against her hot water bottle,
Thanks to all of you here as well, now that I've found this board - It made me happy to see how many people were trying to figure out how to get Baby somewhere safe.Lets get him into a Cage as soon as you can.... as the material in a box will dry the skin out.
And YES --the People here at TSB are WONDERFUL & they LOVE SQUIRRELS!! :Love_Icon :Love_Icon

[astra]

Welcome!!!!

most likely, all centres and rehabbers are overwhelmed with baby squirrels, as this is a baby season.
So, if you feel you'd rather give it to someone, it will be best to give it to someone from here.

You said that your little one is cold, you need a no-auto-shut-off heating pad, set under half of the container, on low. Baby squirrels cannot maintain their body temp and need to be on a heating pad for quite some time. A water bottle cannot provide a consistent heat.

You can also make a rice buddy: fill a sock with dry rice, tie tightly, microwave for a few sec - make sure it's not burning hot so that it won't burn the baby - and put it in with her.

also, you don't need to put her outside. Baby squirrels spend their whole time in their nests till they are about 10-12 wks old. Mother squirrels don't let them even peek out till they are old enough. They still need the security of their nest, they need to be warm all the time (i.e., on a heating pad).
They should not be out in the open air.
Besides, it's dangerous as they are great escape artists. Once she escapes, she will not survive in the wild as she is too young, and most likely, won't find her way back to you.

When you pick up a cage, it will be best if the bar spacing is no more than 1/2 inch.

Got to run.
Others will be here with more suggestions!
Keep asking questions! Don't assume anything!:) :grouphug

[AmandaZ]

that was actually thundersquirrel's last post. Maybe someone wants to contact them? I found a website for Friends of Wildlife, http://www.friendsofwildlife.net/ On their website, if you have found a baby squirrel, it gives the phone number of the rehabilitator to contact as Squirrel (734) 474-3453 CELL. Does someone want to try contacting them? Good luck.

I was given the Friends of Wildlife info pretty early on - and called their 24 hour squirrel line last night, and got no response. I got an email from them today (not sure how they got my email address), but it was "sorry we can't help your squirrel at this time, try calling this place". I was rather disappointed, because many people on the Michigan Squirrel Club mailing list raved about how great they were - and I would have driven Baby the hour there this weekend. The reply I got didn't even give me any tips on squirrel care. Disappointing since I had gotten so many recommendations for this place.

[AmandaZ]

Interesting, today I received another email from the head of the Squirrel Club of University of Michigan, they were looking for someone that could help with a sick squirrel found in Warren, Michigan. I replied to that email too, then I started thinking that it is probably the same person (as this thread mentions), so I am waiting back to hear if that is true, since that person mentioned a friend in Florida guiding her (maybe Rhapsody?).

Yep, that was me! I appreciate your offers of help muchly Tom!

[AmandaZ]

I am in ferndale and can take her, if they can get her to me!!!

If I can't handle this, I'll be calling on you and Tom!

~ Amanda

[AmandaZ]

Thanks for finding help for this little one....is her finder a member on TSB?

I am now! :jump

[Rhapsody]

Yep Yep --She is NOW!! and On her WAY to a WORLD OF WONDERS here on TSB.... with ALL its WONDERFUL PEOPLE!! :Love_Icon :Love_Icon :multi :wott

[AmandaZ]

Ok - I talked to her..... and Yes, she has said that she might keep the little guy if she can get a cage for him and that a Nice person by the name of TOM whom she meet on the MI Squirrel Club and who saw my post on the squirrel board last night has talked to her and said they will walk her through the process of rehabbing if she decides to keep the Squirrel......... Guess thats our Tomcics?

:thumbsup :thumbsup :Love_Icon

I'm laughing a little over here - and singing "It's a Small World After All"....

[AmandaZ]

Ok, I'm sure I'll have plenty more questions in the next few days, but I need to get to bed NOW, so I can get up at 3 and feed her, get back to bed for a few more hours and have more time in the morning to feed her before I go to work.

Nice meeting you all, and I'll be chatting more with you soon!

Amanda

[mpetys]

Astra, is there anybody that you could think of that would be a better papa for this little red.....:dono I can't....:shakehead
You mean to tell me that tomcics doesn't know your story astra of your little "guest"....for how many months....:rotfl :rotfl
And even during the cage removal which went terribly awry, you still weren't caught....:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

Oh is this story on the board somewhere, do tell! :D

[mpetys]

:Welcome AmandaZ! Read as much as you can, when you can and ask all the questions you want or need to. There are not dumb questions!

[tomcics]

:Welcome to the Squirrel Board AmandaZ, I sensed right away you knew what you were doing and have a lot of compassion for wildlife. In no time at all, you will be giving others advice on squirrel raising (maybe even me someday if Astra, Rhapsody and Nancy have their way :D ).

[Nancy in New York]

:Welcome to the Squirrel Board AmandaZ, I sensed right away you knew what you were doing and have a lot of compassion for wildlife. In no time at all, you will be giving others advice on squirrel raising (maybe even me someday if Astra, Rhapsody and Nancy have their way :D ).

Yes Amanda we can all give tomcics squirrel advice, but I have a feeling he knows a lot more than he is letting on....:thinking :D
He has so many squirrels in his life, but he does really need one extra special one....to love. :Love_Icon

[tomcics]

Thanks Nancy,

"Yes Amanda we can all give tomcics squirrel advice, but I have a feeling he knows a lot more than he is letting on..."

The funny thing is actually it's 'less'.

[AmandaZ]

Thank you all for the welcome and advice.

Baby is still doing good (though that damned cage the shelter loaned me was HUGE, and I had to take it home in 2 trips - I think it was a ferret cage due to the bar spacing, but we've used it for litters of kittens.)

I'm going to glance through the stickies you folks have posted, but a few questions that have come to mind over the last few days off the top of my head:

Will Baby have the instinct to build a nest, or am I going to have to learn how and try and teach that myself?

Should I give Baby some paper to shred? He/She seems happy to tunnel under the towels and curl up by her hot water bottle and rice buddy.

I know their teeth are like rabbit teeth in that the front teeth keep growing - should I be putting wood in there to chew on, or at this age, do I have to worry about that yet?

About what age should I start weaning off the formula? Baby has access to a a plate with walnuts, Cherios (LOVES THEM), and so far I've been mixing up the fruit between apples and seedless grapes (the master chef where I work actually diced the grapes into perfect little cubes for me today - I admit, she was getting smushed grape parts from me).

[AmandaZ]

Ok, just read the bit about no towels - she's quite happy in her towels (they're more like thread bare rags) - she's not getting caught on them unless she doesn't want to be picked up when I change the bottom towel (THEN all of a sudden her little claws get snagged - but it's mostly because she's grabbing them on purpose.

Is getting caught on the towels the biggest concern there?

[pappy1264]

Yes. Fleece is a much better choice (plus it is much softer, warmer and more snuggly!)

[astra]

Ok, just read the bit about no towels - she's quite happy in her towels (they're more like thread bare rags) - she's not getting caught on them unless she doesn't want to be picked up when I change the bottom towel (THEN all of a sudden her little claws get snagged - but it's mostly because she's grabbing them on purpose.

Is getting caught on the towels the biggest concern there?
yes, it is a serious concern. If her nails get ripped, she might become non-releasable. Please give her old tshirts and fleece and/or anything that does not have loops

She needs a heating pad, not a water bottle

She should still be mainly on formula. No walnuts. No fruit would be better,
Please read Squirrel Nutrition forum.
She should be mainly on formula. Her first solid food should be a good quality squirrel/rodent block, not walnuts.
Squirrels have very specific nutritional needs, and unless they are met, squirrels become ill with MBD, can become crippled and even die.

While they are on formula, formula takes care of those nutr. needs. Once they are off formula, the squirrel block takes the place of formula. It's crucial that you squirrels comes to like and eat block regularly. Therefore, block should be the first solid food introduced to her. Once she begins to eat block regularly and with pleasure, good green veggies should be introduced. Fresh fruit and nuts - are treats only. and only after daily blocks and veggies have been eaten.

but for now -her main food should be formula. Leave a block in her cage = she won't eat it right away, will nibble on it, play with it, but will eat eventually.

What formula are you giving her?

Never wean her off formula. Let her eat it for as long as she will, and let her wean herself. Never wean her. The longer she eats formula, the better it is for her.


edit: people use rodent blocks: Harland Teklad, Mazuri, Kaytee Fortee (blue bag) for rats etc.
The best block, so far, is Henry's Healthy Block - available at www.henryspets.com
There is a homemade recipe here in Nutrition forum, the ingredients for which are available on henryspets.com, too.

grapes are dangerous for babies. They should be peeled and the core "threads" (the white stuff) should be removed. It's better not to give grapes or any fruit at this point. Again: formula and block. Once the block is eaten willingly, good veggies get introduced

[AmandaZ]

She needs a heating pad, not a water bottle

She'll have a heating pad as soon as my dad finishes assembling the cage.


What formula are you giving her?

It was given to me in an Aquafina bottle. The vet's office that is listed on the MI DNR rehabber's list as the rehabber closest to me told me they couldn't take her right now. They called back and told me to bring her in - the vet gave her a once over and a bottle of formula that he said his squirrel rehabber dropped off at the office for me to pick up - he said she (the rehabber) gets it by the gallon.

I discovered a flea on her this evening, so I will get a rodent block when I go get some kitten flea powder tomorrow.

[astra]

hmmm.... so you don't know what formula that is...
I guess, since she doesn't have any problems yet, I guess, she can eat it, but eventually, you will run out of it and will have to get a new batch.
The best formula for squirrels is Fox Valley www.foxvalleynutrition.com or at www.henryspets.com.

Another question: are you feeding her with a bottle or a syringe?...
Little babies should be fed with a syringe, no needle, of course, a silicone nipple.
The best syringe size is 1cc (3cc - the largest). A small syringe gives you most control over the flow so that the baby doesn't suck too hard and ends up aspirating.
Sorry, if I am repeating what you've already been told. Just that after you mentioned the bottle, I thought I'd ask, just in case.

EDIT: syringes are available at hernyspets. com, too, along with silicone nipples

[AmandaZ]

I'm actually feeding her with a dropper that I had on hand, the kind where you have to squeeze the rubber bit on top to get the liquid to come out. I've been feeding her slowly and waiting for her to start licking the dropper before I squeeze a bit more out. She's taking 2-3 droppers before she pushes it away and crawls back under her towels where she's arranged them into a little cubby nest.


Also: I know that many things can be told about an animal's health by it's poop. She's pooping little round pellets which remind me of mini-versions of rabbit poop (I've had rabbits for pets in the past). Is that normal squirrel poop?

[Rhapsody]

Yes, small nugget size poop (similar to a rabbits, but smaller) is normal for a Squirrel...... :thumbsup

Please try your best to get a 3cc syringe to feed the little guy with tomorrow (CVS will give one for FREE) --as eye droppers allow to much room for aspiration to happen and them the possibility of Pneumonia is HIGH!!