fighting

[Carlala]

so I have 2 about 8 week old baby squirrels and they are siblings and for about 2 weeks now they have been fighting nibbler(the boy) is beating up nub(the girl) and it wasnt too bad but it keeps getting worse and I wonder if its because she is missing a leg? should I separate them or how can I fix this because she wont defend herself

[skarabrae]

No advice, but my 5 squirrels play fight all day long... so I'm sure it's normal behaviour. Mine are around 8 weeks old as well.

Is the squirrel missing the leg being really beat up and overrun? If so, I'd probably separate them. Mine fight really rough with each other, but I haven't noticed any being picked on in particular, so I'm not too worried.

[Carlala]

its not 2 bad but she squeaks and idk if they are playing or not this is the first squirrels I have had so idk whats normal and what isnt she looks fine but I feel like he is more advanced than she is he plays more and eats solid food more and wont sit still to nurse and she acts the same as she did 2 weeks ago still very calm and mellow.

[skarabrae]

Hmmm... In that case I'd probably keep them together for now... I'm sure someone more experienced will be on soon to give you some advice! :)

[Carlala]

ok =) :thankyou

[redwuff]

:Welcome Carlala,

tell us about your babies. They sound wonderful. What are you feeding those little cutiepies. Can you send us some pictures? We love to see any squirrly pics.

Trysh

[Carlala]

fox valley. yobaby yougurt veggies, rodent blocks. somebody brought them into my sisters work she works for a vet and they sent them home with her to take care of my sister knowing nothing about caring for babies gave them to me because I have cared for baby everything. but never squirrels. i am learning quickly tho. I have had them for a couple weeks now.