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babypeanut
07-20-2015, 01:51 PM
I looked at a bunch of websites but im still not sure. Someone please help!

Milo's Mom
07-20-2015, 01:56 PM
It would be best if you posted a picture of them.

Alternatively, describe what they look like and how much they weigh. How much fur and where? Teeth: bottom only, top and bottom or none at all. Eyes open or closed and when did they open their eyes. Do they still have the umbilical stub or has it fallen off and you never saw it.

Duckman
07-22-2015, 03:33 PM
A picture would be best, but a rule of thumb I use is below. Remember that this is generalized, but not a set rule. Each squirrel is different, just like each person is different.

No hair Complete Pinky - 0 to 1.5 weeks old
Hair on muzzle and you can see the eye slit, the body is darker but no hair - 1.5 to 2.5 weeks old
Hair on body (not a lot on the tail), but eyes not open - 2.5 to 4.5 weeks old
Eyes open tail is starting to bush up - 4.5 to six weeks old
Eyes open and full bushy tail - Over 6 weeks.