Central FL: Need temporary care for 2 juvenile squirrels

[djarenspace9]

I need an experienced TSB member to care for two juvenile squirrels for 10-12days.

I estimate them to be about 12 weeks old, Max and Nussi.
Max was having seizures likely due to MBD from a poor diet.
They are both beautiful and sweet and low maintenance.
Max is stable now, so as long as they are fed correcty and given their calcium I don't foresee any problems.
I can provide the calcium, blocks, produce, cage and accessories :D

I had not planned to take any new rehabs until after my trip so I'm in a jam!
I would not be able to really relax unless I know all my babies are well cared for while I am gone. :shakehead

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

well babe looks like you'll have to bring them to the gathering and put them on the share table.:D
How much out of cage time do you give them? Mean while I'll ask again.

[djarenspace9]

well babe looks like you'll have to bring them to the gathering and put them on the share table.:D

:rotfl

You are hilarious....but that's a good backup plan :thumbsup

I wanted to make a new thread for this request since it probably would not be noticed on the other one.

Don't worry yet...I am optimistic :peace

I have not given them any out of cage time yet because I am nervous about them getting hurt since their bones may be brittle.

Their cage is like a padded cell I put so much fleece in there :sanp3

I moved them into a cage that's about 4'x4' so they can still jump around quite a bit without risk of injury.

[Uno's Mom]

What time frame are you looking to "loan 'em" out? I'm currently without indoor squirrels.

[djarenspace9]

It would be from Tuesday 2/14 to Tuesday 2/28.
They could actually go sooner, anytime now really if you're jonesin for some squirrels :Love_Icon :D :Love_Icon

[Uno's Mom]

I'm always looking for a squirrel "fix". My husband is another issue but he will be out of town on business (hopefully) most of that time.

I work 3-11 four nights a week but my boomerang son is usually home and he helps with the squirrels...would that be okay?

[djarenspace9]

That would be fine, they are pretty independent and won't take the syringe anymore.
I have been giving them FV in a dish in the morning and afternoon.
It's really just a matter of feeding them and maintaining the cage,
and making sure they are getting the calcium daily.

[Uno's Mom]

I'm In!
:jump

Would Jan 29, 30, or 31st be soon enough? and would any of those days work for an exchange?

[djarenspace9]

:thumbsup That's great, thank you SO much!
I'm off on Tuesday's so the 31st would be ideal.

[Uno's Mom]

Tuesday the 31st it is. I will PM you in a few days for more info, squirrel schedules, food types etc.

Oh boy squirrels!:multi :multi

I know you said they don't get any out of cage time yet, but do you still get to hold them any?

[djarenspace9]

Well, I just got them a few days ago, so I want them to feel at home in their new home before I let them out, otherwise they may not go back in :D
Also, to be cautious about them getting hurt for right now.

They are not scared, and act quite calm even when I'm around making noise doing housework.
For now I pet them and hand play when I am working in the cage, and they are friendly.
They don't like being picked up, though that's pretty normal for that age, since they are still unsure abuout me.

[Sweet Simon's Mommy]

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