Roe
10-25-2012, 06:23 PM
Hi, everyone-
Just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My husband & I live in the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California. We've been here for a little over 18 years and have found several baby squirrels over the years. Some we have rehabbed, others we've taken to a wildlife center.
I've learned so much from this site & want to thank you all for all of your advice. My latest little girl, Ro, was brought to me by a co-worker. She was about a week old, eyes closed, ears pinned back. Her rehabilitation has gone very smoothly and she's a healthy, happy girl.
Ro looks like a Fox squirrel. She's 13 weeks old now and from what I've read here, I will overwinter her. My biggest concern is that she's a single. I would love to find another female rehabbed squirrel around her age that needs overwintering as well, so she can have some squirrel companionship & then they could be released together in the spring.
Can someone please advise me as to whether that's a good idea or not? I have no problem giving her lots of playtime, exercise & stimulation, but I just think she'd be happier with another squirrel to play and learn with.
I also have a question about the Mazuri monkey chow vs. rodent pellets. Mazuri's website lists monkey crunch #5M29, rodent pellets #5663, rodent breeder pellets 6F #5M30. Which one of these is most appropriate to feed her in addition to her regular diet? She's weaned herself from her FV, is eating HHB, fresh vegetables, acorns, a piece of fruit every day or so, and one or two almonds or hazelnuts a day.
I'd appreciate any thoughts or advice! :)
Just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My husband & I live in the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California. We've been here for a little over 18 years and have found several baby squirrels over the years. Some we have rehabbed, others we've taken to a wildlife center.
I've learned so much from this site & want to thank you all for all of your advice. My latest little girl, Ro, was brought to me by a co-worker. She was about a week old, eyes closed, ears pinned back. Her rehabilitation has gone very smoothly and she's a healthy, happy girl.
Ro looks like a Fox squirrel. She's 13 weeks old now and from what I've read here, I will overwinter her. My biggest concern is that she's a single. I would love to find another female rehabbed squirrel around her age that needs overwintering as well, so she can have some squirrel companionship & then they could be released together in the spring.
Can someone please advise me as to whether that's a good idea or not? I have no problem giving her lots of playtime, exercise & stimulation, but I just think she'd be happier with another squirrel to play and learn with.
I also have a question about the Mazuri monkey chow vs. rodent pellets. Mazuri's website lists monkey crunch #5M29, rodent pellets #5663, rodent breeder pellets 6F #5M30. Which one of these is most appropriate to feed her in addition to her regular diet? She's weaned herself from her FV, is eating HHB, fresh vegetables, acorns, a piece of fruit every day or so, and one or two almonds or hazelnuts a day.
I'd appreciate any thoughts or advice! :)