Questions About Rescued Squirrel

[Garofalo]

Never once in my life did I think I'd be taking care of a baby squirrel so this is my first time, and everything so far has been whatever information I could find.

Story- Coming down my neighborhood, two dogs were playing with something and throwing it around so I stopped to car to go see and saw it was a baby squirrel. I chased the dogs away, but the squirrel was just laying there, I thought it was dead, but I grabbed a towel out of my trunk and picked it up and sure enough, when at the house he started moving around again.

From what I can put together, I'm guessing maybe 5-6 weeks old?

I have been feeding him formula, mixed with pedialyte for the past 5 days and he's liked it and has had no problems. I saw an archive on here not to do it, and although I've seen no problems with it so far, I will stop doing it. He is up to 75% formula, 25% pedialyte/distilled water.
Also, he is still eating the formula (most times I bring it to him), but he's biting on the syringe now more, so maybe I will try the blocks today. I gave him a small piece of bread and a grape just as a little test if he would like solids, and he ate the bread and a little of the grape.

He's in a cat carrier with a heating pad under it now, but he's starting to get hyper at times and, I do let him out and play with him, but I don't want him as a pet, I want to be able to release him when it's time, so I've been trying to make sure he doesn't get completely unphased by humans, dogs, noises, ect.


Todays agenda is a cage, he's getting more active and I figure now is the time to start introducing him to climbing stick and whatnot, there's only so much he can do in a cat carrier =P.


I saw suggested sizes for the cage somewhere, but I think I'm going to build a 4 foot by 3 foot, any thoughts on this?
The plans I made out so far is mostly open at the bottom and at the top making a 'safe place'. There will be one entrance, with it all boxed in about the length of the cage.
Any suggestions for 'toys' to put in it? There will be a good amount of sticks, and the little sticks for birds. He likes strings, he played with my pajama strings like he was a cat last night, lol.

I know things will come up about a rehabilitater, there were two I tried. One was filled up, the other never called back. I have a GREAT vet that I use for my dogs that I called and she's more than happy to help with whatever I need. She even gave me my Esbilac powder for free, also, worth mentioning. I went for the puppy one, and she stated that the kitten one is a tad better for squirrels.


Anyways, that's my story. Doing everything I can for Teemo for the time being and have come for a bit of help/guidance.

[CritterMom]

No, the Puppy Esbilac - the powdered stuff - is what you want for squirrels.

Please stop using pedialyte in the formula. The two should not be mixed. Furthermore, pedialyte shouldn't be given for more than a day - day and a half - too much sodium. If further hydratin is required you can use plain water or water with a pinch of sugar.

Go here: http://www.henryspets.com/baby-squirrel-care/

It is an excellent step by step resource for caring for a baby squirrel. There are six sections - make sure you read them all.

[Spanky]

:Welcome to TSB and :thankyou for helping this little one.

Stop mixing the formula with Pedialyte or distilled water, Use tap or bottled water only. Throw out anything you have mixed up immediately and start over fresh. Any chance you can share where it was that instructed to mix formula with pedialyte (or distilled water)?!?

Heating pad should be under on half the container... so he can get off the heat if he is getting overheated!

Cages: The bigger the better, taller and not wider. Horizontal bars are better than vertical and 1/2" bar spacing prevents bar chewing and damaging teeth (that can be permanent). If you are building, use 1/2" hardware cloth... there is an entire forum here dedicated to cages...

Small strings, buttons etc on toys are bad things. Pajama strings might be okay? We like little stuffy toys without beans or buttons and things like that to swallow.

[Garofalo]

Thanks for the replies.
Throwing out what I have mixed now and will just use formula with bottle water now.
The heating pad is only large enough to cover about half the carrier (it's one of the spot pads).

Headed to Lowe's now, I'll make it 4 ft tall, 3 ft wide.
I just picked up some things at petsmart.
I have apple wood chew, Martha Stewart stuffed toy (no buttons), Kaylee blocks, and 2 small bowls (not plastic ) for water, and some organic biscuits.

Here's the link that I was using that said to use the rehydration for the initial feedings
http://www.orphanedwildlifecare.com/squirrelcare.htm#8

[Ekorre]

Never once in my life did I think I'd be taking care of a baby squirrel so this is my first time, and everything so far has been whatever information I could find.

Story- Coming down my neighborhood, two dogs were playing with something and throwing it around so I stopped to car to go see and saw it was a baby squirrel. I chased the dogs away, but the squirrel was just laying there, I thought it was dead, but I grabbed a towel out of my trunk and picked it up and sure enough, when at the house he started moving around again.

From what I can put together, I'm guessing maybe 5-6 weeks old?

I have been feeding him formula, mixed with pedialyte for the past 5 days and he's liked it and has had no problems. I saw an archive on here not to do it, and although I've seen no problems with it so far, I will stop doing it. He is up to 75% formula, 25% pedialyte/distilled water.
Also, he is still eating the formula (most times I bring it to him), but he's biting on the syringe now more, so maybe I will try the blocks today. I gave him a small piece of bread and a grape just as a little test if he would like solids, and he ate the bread and a little of the grape.

He's in a cat carrier with a heating pad under it now, but he's starting to get hyper at times and, I do let him out and play with him, but I don't want him as a pet, I want to be able to release him when it's time, so I've been trying to make sure he doesn't get completely unphased by humans, dogs, noises, ect.


Todays agenda is a cage, he's getting more active and I figure now is the time to start introducing him to climbing stick and whatnot, there's only so much he can do in a cat carrier =P.


I saw suggested sizes for the cage somewhere, but I think I'm going to build a 4 foot by 3 foot, any thoughts on this?
The plans I made out so far is mostly open at the bottom and at the top making a 'safe place'. There will be one entrance, with it all boxed in about the length of the cage.
Any suggestions for 'toys' to put in it? There will be a good amount of sticks, and the little sticks for birds. He likes strings, he played with my pajama strings like he was a cat last night, lol.

I know things will come up about a rehabilitater, there were two I tried. One was filled up, the other never called back. I have a GREAT vet that I use for my dogs that I called and she's more than happy to help with whatever I need. She even gave me my Esbilac powder for free, also, worth mentioning. I went for the puppy one, and she stated that the kitten one is a tad better for squirrels.


Anyways, that's my story. Doing everything I can for Teemo for the time being and have come for a bit of help/guidance.

Hi there!

:Welcome

Thanks for taking care of little Teemo! :Love_Icon

Do you have a kitchen scale that measures in grams? This is one of the most important items to have as you need to know how much the squirrel weighs before you can determine how much formula to give him. As far as I understand it, he ought to be eating 5%-7% of his body weight in formula per feeding.

Are you using a 1cc/ml O-ring syringe (without the needle) so you can control how much & how fast he eats? Here's what one looks like: http://www.henryspets.com/slip-tip-o-ring-syringes/

Kitten formula is not healthy for squirrels. You want Esbilac for puppies.

This is the correct formula (you need the powder, not the liquid which comes in a can): 277838

Here's some info about formula: http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?55025-Questions-About-Preparing-Using-amp-Storing-FORMULA-(Esbilac-etc-)

Distilled water should not be given to squirrels - plain tap water is fine as is bottled water as long as it's still (no carbonation). As you now know, Pedialyte should never be mixed with formula.

There's a section of the board called Squirrel Nutrition that you might want to take a look at:

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?191-Squirrel-Nutrition

:Squirrel :Squirrel :Squirrel

[ALittleNutty]

Since others have given you correct information on feeding, housing etc.. I just want to add that since this is a singleton it won't have the benefit of wrestling with siblings and it's fine if you do that. Pet him and play with him so he will build up those muscles. Don't worry about him turning into a pet as most of us do this and are very successful when it comes time to release. When the time comes to go in the outdoor release cage we gradually withdraw interaction other than feeding and watering. This way they focus more attention on the wild squirrels in the yard and get used to the sights, sounds and smells of the outdoors. They will wild up in good time. It is better to keep them away from household pets though.

[Garofalo]

Hi there!

:Welcome

Thanks for taking care of little Teemo! :Love_Icon

Do you have a kitchen scale that measures in grams? This is one of the most important items to have as you need to know how much the squirrel weighs before you can determine how much formula to give him. As far as I understand it, he ought to be eating 5%-7% of his body weight in formula per feeding.

Are you using a 1cc/ml O-ring syringe (without the needle) so you can control how much & how fast he eats? Here's what one looks like: http://www.henryspets.com/slip-tip-o-ring-syringes/

Kitten formula is not healthy for squirrels. You want Esbilac for puppies.

This is the correct formula (you need the powder, not the liquid which comes in a can): 277838

Here's some info about formula: http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?55025-Questions-About-Preparing-Using-amp-Storing-FORMULA-(Esbilac-etc-)

Distilled water should not be given to squirrels - plain tap water is fine as is bottled water as long as it's still (no carbonation). As you now know, Pedialyte should never be mixed with formula.

There's a section of the board called Squirrel Nutrition that you might want to take a look at:

http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?191-Squirrel-Nutrition

:Squirrel :Squirrel :Squirrel

Thanks for the welcome!

I do not have a scale, I will pick one up while I'm out today. I do have the right syringe, managed to find one at Walgreens, although, now that he's starting to chew, the end of it is gettng kinda sharp, so I file it down to make it smooth again after feeding him.


I'll see if iI can find the powder, the vet I went to only had it in the cans, and that's when she said the kitten was better, so that's how I ended up with that.
If he starts eating the blocks I got, should I still be getting the formula? Not sure how to go about introducing him to a water bowl, I was thinking maybe putting formula in the bowl to get him to know where to drink, open to any suggestions on this.

[Lighten-Up]

Its also important to try to avoid bedding fabric that they can get their claws caught in. So terry towels are not recommended, fleece is better as it does not catch their claws.

Thanks for helping the little one!

[Garofalo]

Since others have given you correct information on feeding, housing etc.. I just want to add that since this is a singleton it won't have the benefit of wrestling with siblings and it's fine if you do that. Pet him and play with him so he will build up those muscles. Don't worry about him turning into a pet as most of us do this and are very successful when it comes time to release. When the time comes to go in the outdoor release cage we gradually withdraw interaction other than feeding and watering. This way they focus more attention on the wild squirrels in the yard and get used to the sights, sounds and smells of the outdoors. They will wild up in good time. It is better to keep them away from household pets though.

Thank you VERY much for this!
I will keep at it, he likes the successful of defeating the All Mighty Finger Monster. I got him a stuffed toy he can start tackling and conquer too, after I finish up his cage.
It was just a fear that if I give him too much interaction with a human now, that he would grow up looking at them as 'safe', last thing I'd want is for Teemo to be running down a tree and walk toward Billy Bob and his rifle...

[ALittleNutty]

Thanks for the welcome!


I'll see if iI can find the powder, the vet I went to only had it in the cans, and that's when she said the kitten was better, so that's how I ended up with that.
If he starts eating the blocks I got, should I still be getting the formula? Not sure how to go about introducing him to a water bowl, I was thinking maybe putting formula in the bowl to get him to know where to drink, open to any suggestions on this.

Petsmart, Petco and Tractor Supply usually have the formula. Offer formula for as long as he will take it as this will give him the best start in order to survive in the wild. If he does get to the point where he won't take it from the syringe then offer it in a bowl. As they get older I usually offer it through the cage bars in the syringe before letting them out to play. You can introduce water in a water bottle or a shallow dish, a heavy ceramic one works great. You can even put a few pebbles in it so he doesn't dunk his nose in too far. Oh you can start using a 3 or 5cc syringe but you have to pull back on the plunger to keep them from sucking it down too fast. Believe me they can suck!

[Spanky]

Here's the link that I was using that said to use the rehydration for the initial feedings
orphaned wildlifecare .com

Good grief, sure enough.. right there on that page. :shakehead

Well I, if not the great collective "we" here at TSB, disagree. There are lengthy and scholarly explanations here on the board somewhere that boil down (in my simpleton mind) to feeding nutrients and hydrating are totally contrary and opposite mechanisms. When hydrating, the objective is to have fluid drawn from the stomach into the tissue. When feeding nutrients the opposite happens: the body sends fluid to the stomach to assist in the digestion of the nutrients.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate until they are adequately hydrated. Then feed them. If they still need additional hydration, do that in between feedings (this is a good idea for a while anyways)... after the nutrients have had "their turn" in the stomach and passed larger to the intestines.... now the hydration will be more readily absorbed from the stomach!

[Garofalo]

Okay, I've spent the last 6 hours working on Teemo's cage (still not done). Maybe an hour or two tomorrow and it'll be done. I'll post pictures.

I do have a question regarding what to put in it. Besides the chewing sticks, stuffed animal, and his bowls.
For the floor should I put a blanket and leave, or just a blanket or just leaves?
I've got a fig tree and a pecan tree in my yard I can get the leaves and/or branches off of.


Open to any suggestions and thanks in advance.

[ALittleNutty]

Okay, I've spent the last 6 hours working on Teemo's cage (still not done). Maybe an hour or two tomorrow and it'll be done. I'll post pictures.

I do have a question regarding what to put in it. Besides the chewing sticks, stuffed animal, and his bowls.
For the floor should I put a blanket and leave, or just a blanket or just leaves?
I've got a fig tree and a pecan tree in my yard I can get the leaves and/or branches off of.


Open to any suggestions and thanks in advance.

Great job on working on the cage. I would suggest figuring out some way to section off the top of the cage at least for another 2 or 3 weeks. You really don't want this little one climbing too high at first. If you can't then pad the bottom of the cage with a thick pad. I use a crib quilt in the bottom of my flyer's cage. I found it at the thrift store and use it mainly to keep food falling through to the floor. Squirrels love hammocks or hanging nests. I have even made a few out of infant denim overalls. Just sew the legs shut, use the straps to hang them and put some fleece inside for bedding. I usually don't add leaves to the bottom but when they get to about 6-7 weeks I do put limbs in the cage and they love to remove the leaves themselves.

[Sara in NW MS]

Thanks for saving this baby from those dogs. : shakehead I know lots of people let their dogs roam and that's a perfect example as to why they should be behind a fence.
You've gotten great advice but I'd like to add something. I noticed peanuts in his carrier. Those are really bad for him along with seeds and all that other junk food.
Stick to formula and block for now then introduce leafy greens and the other veggies. Nuts should be given as a treat but peanuts are a big no no for these guys. The wild squirrels can handle eating them because they are able to balance their diets. This little guy will rely on you to do that for him. You want him to be healthy when he's released.
Keep up the good work and listen to these guys. They have a lot of great info to give. Just ask if you have a question.

[Garofalo]

Great job on working on the cage. I would suggest figuring out some way to section off the top of the cage at least for another 2 or 3 weeks. You really don't want this little one climbing too high at first. If you can't then pad the bottom of the cage with a thick pad. I use a crib quilt in the bottom of my flyer's cage. I found it at the thrift store and use it mainly to keep food falling through to the floor. Squirrels love hammocks or hanging nests. I have even made a few out of infant denim overalls. Just sew the legs shut, use the straps to hang them and put some fleece inside for bedding. I usually don't add leaves to the bottom but when they get to about 6-7 weeks I do put limbs in the cage and they love to remove the leaves themselves.


That sounds like a great idea, suppose I'll be paying a visit to the thrift store tomorrow as well.
From what I could put together, Teemo is 6-7 weeks old, so I'll add some limbs (with leaves) when I finish.

I've built the cage kind of like sections/panels, so when then time comes to make it sizeable for the outdoors, I can just add a few panels and it'll be good to go so I should be able to figure out a way to block half of it for now. He's got quite the urge to get as high as he can, he's still looking for a way to scaffold the walls in my house, but for now, the top of my head suffices.




Thanks for saving this baby from those dogs. : shakehead I know lots of people let their dogs roam and that's a perfect example as to why they should be behind a fence.
You've gotten great advice but I'd like to add something. I noticed peanuts in his carrier. Those are really bad for him along with seeds and all that other junk food.
Stick to formula and block for now then introduce leafy greens and the other veggies. Nuts should be given as a treat but peanuts are a big no no for these guys. The wild squirrels can handle eating them because they are able to balance their diets. This little guy will rely on you to do that for him. You want him to be healthy when he's released.
Keep up the good work and listen to these guys. They have a lot of great info to give. Just ask if you have a question.


It was my pleasure! I agree 110% about dogs behind fences, I think it's rather irresponsible to have them roam, that's what the dog park is for. I've since learned about the peanuts, I managed to stumble across the little squirrel food pyramid thread and will be using that to see my do's and don'ts. I'm going to try to get my hands on some Fox Valley Day One 20/50. Hopefully I can get that soon, seeing as though I've been using the wrong stuff, I'd rather get that as soon as possible to get his vitamins and what not in order.
This site and people have been GREAT help! Extremely glad I found it to give Teemo a chance.

[Lighten-Up]

Okay, I've spent the last 6 hours working on Teemo's cage (still not done). Maybe an hour or two tomorrow and it'll be done. I'll post pictures.

I do have a question regarding what to put in it. Besides the chewing sticks, stuffed animal, and his bowls.
For the floor should I put a blanket and leave, or just a blanket or just leaves?
I've got a fig tree and a pecan tree in my yard I can get the leaves and/or branches off of.


Open to any suggestions and thanks in advance.

I attached branches for sitting and climbing that were larger sized and had no leaves. [attach securely so they don't fall] Then I would add branches with fresh leaves weekly (safe ones-Pecan is great) they love to chew the leaves and the bark on the fresh stuff. The leaves would pile up on the floor, I left them there, and it eventually created a thick forest floor. But some like to be "cleaner" than this, and clean it up. I admit, I got some ants by this practice.

I took out the old used fresh branches and replaced them with new ones weekly, or whenever I could get them. I also got a cozy cube from Henry's Healthy Pets, which they loved, it has a place to hide inside and the top acts like a hammock. I think the other ideas given are good too.

[Garofalo]

I attached branches for sitting and climbing that were larger sized and had no leaves. [attach securely so they don't fall] Then I would add branches with fresh leaves weekly (safe ones-Pecan is great) they love to chew the leaves and the bark on the fresh stuff. The leaves would pile up on the floor, I left them there, and it eventually created a thick forest floor. But some like to be "cleaner" than this, and clean it up. I admit, I got some ants by this practice.

I took out the old used fresh branches and replaced them with new ones weekly, or whenever I could get them. I also got a cozy cube from Henry's Healthy Pets, which they loved, it has a place to hide inside and the top acts like a hammock. I think the other ideas given are good too.

I'll see what I can do about that. I've finally finished the cage, and have got plenty of room for all of Teemo's need. Gonna figure out how to secure branches.

Here are some pictures of the cage so far.

I'm going to add legs for a tray underneath and add a board that's easy to take on and off across the floor above the mesh, so when cleaning time comes I can pick the board(s) up and out, and take the cage to the back for a cleaning.

[cava]

I'll see what I can do about that. I've finally finished the cage, and have got plenty of room for all of Teemo's need. Gonna figure out how to secure branches.

Here are some pictures of the cage so far.

I'm going to add legs for a tray underneath and add a board that's easy to take on and off across the floor above the mesh, so when cleaning time comes I can pick the board(s) up and out, and take the cage to the back for a cleaning.

That is a great cage! Very well done!:clap

[synisterkat]

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I use these to hang branches. The larger thread goes into the wood. Drill a small pilot hole first. Then use the fender washer and then add wing nut to tighten. They work really well.

[synisterkat]

Oops! Forgot to add...great cage! Some very talented handiwork!

[DaSquirrelMom]

Oh my gosh! That's an awesome cage!

[Garofalo]

That is a great cage! Very well done!:clap


Thank you!

I may have overkilled his 'decorations'.

I put his water dripper and food by one another but not sure how to introduce him to the water bottle, or if I should even have it.

The branches are Pecan, he's already started chewing on them.

It's pretty tall for him now, and that large, diagonal branch was only there for the time being with me watching him. I've sectioned off the other half now.

[Garofalo]

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I use these to hang branches. The larger thread goes into the wood. Drill a small pilot hole first. Then use the fender washer and then add wing nut to tighten. They work really well.


That's awesome! They'll actually fit really nicely through the mesh into the branches for the horizontal branches going in.
Thank you for sharing this.

[synisterkat]

I just love that little face! He's just so happy. And the cage is so awesome. Squirrel paradise.

[RiverSong]

Oh my gosh, did I read that right? This is your first rescue and first cage? That cage is fantastic!! That kiddo's not-so-good start has really turned around, thanks to you. :w00t Thanks for taking care of Teemo.

[Garofalo]

Oh my gosh, did I read that right? This is your first rescue and first cage? That cage is fantastic!! That kiddo's not-so-good start has really turned around, thanks to you. :w00t Thanks for taking care of Teemo.

Yes it is =D, first time for everything! I've really enjoyed it so far, still in the large learning process. I wish I could quit my job and do this full time.
It's been my pleasure taking care of Teemo, it'll be a bittersweet day watching him climb his first tree in the wild.

[Mel1959]

You have done an awesome job for a first timer! With the cage and with Teemo! I will offer another suggestion with the cage. My husband built our cage and we found it very helpful to put a decent quality caster on the legs, so the cage can be wheeled if necessary. We would move it from the house to our screened patio when we were trying to get our boys acclimated to the outdoors. It made life simpler.

If you are going to order the Fox Valley formula from Henrys Pets online, then you might want to order some block as well. I used the high protein blocks for my guys while they were young. Henrys offers a flat shipping charge of $5.99 which is why I suggest this.

Thank you for rescuing this little one. :hug

[Garofalo]

You have done an awesome job for a first timer! With the cage and with Teemo! I will offer another suggestion with the cage. My husband built our cage and we found it very helpful to put a decent quality caster on the legs, so the cage can be wheeled if necessary. We would move it from the house to our screened patio when we were trying to get our boys acclimated to the outdoors. It made life simpler.

If you are going to order the Fox Valley formula from Henrys Pets online, then you might want to order some block as well. I used the high protein blocks for my guys while they were young. Henrys offers a flat shipping charge of $5.99 which is why I suggest this.

Thank you for rescuing this little one. :hug


Thank you very much!
That's a great idea, we are moving soon and the new house will have a sun room and a screened porch that would be nice to wheel him to. Much better than shuffling Teemo's house around :grin2.
I may as well order from Henrys Pets, I really need the formula (as I started with the wrong stuff), it kinda puts me on edge thinking I've got his nutrients all off balanced and I haven't been able to get ahold of any proper formula . I've tried to place an order, but still no email from Fox Valley.

I'll hop on their site and see if I can find it now.

Thanks for the suggestion, I would of been waiting around nail biting.

[Lighten-Up]

It's been my pleasure taking care of Teemo, it'll be a bittersweet day watching him climb his first tree in the wild.

I so understand.

When I raised my first two, I had so much fun with them, that I ached that I would not be able to climb up to the top of the trees with them. I wanted to swing from the trees and run with with them! Probably very silly, but it's really the way I felt.

However, my heart gets to climb with them everywhere they go, and to see them living FREE and WILD, knowing they have a life because of my rescue, love and time, is beyond words. :Love_Icon

You did an awesome job one your cage! Thanks for sharing. :-)

And Teemo is so adorable, love his expressions! So cute.

[music01]

he need a house i went to petsmart and got like a ferret bed that hangs and lulu loves it. i have three different ones that she rotates from every night (shes a spoiled baby). also i bought bird toys that hang with wooden blocks and have lots of loose strings and she loves it( plus she chews on the blocks which help with her teeth).

[RiverSong]

I so understand.

When I raised my first two, I had so much fun with them, that I ached that I would not be able to climb up to the top of the trees with them. I wanted to swing from the trees and run with with them! Probably very silly, but it's really the way I felt.

However, my heart gets to climb with them everywhere they go, and to see them living FREE and WILD, knowing they have a life because of my rescue, love and time, is beyond words. :Love_Icon

You did an awesome job one your cage! Thanks for sharing. :-)

And Teemo is so adorable, love his expressions! So cute.

^^Yes, so much this! Seeing them thrive outside is so rewarding but also bittersweet when they fully release... I cried. I was happy she was ready to go but it was probably like that first day parents send their kids off to college ("my baby's all grown up!" sniff sniff).

Garofalo, they do let you know when they're ready to go (or if they're not!) - so if you do release at some point, consider how it is made much easier by going by their schedule rather than your own (i.e. forcing them out too soon, too suddenly, or keeping them inside when they clearly want to be out...). Teemo's adorable - I'm glad he chose to share his journey with you, and you're sharing it with TSB!

[Garofalo]

^^Yes, so much this! Seeing them thrive outside is so rewarding but also bittersweet when they fully release... I cried. I was happy she was ready to go but it was probably like that first day parents send their kids off to college ("my baby's all grown up!" sniff sniff).

Garofalo, they do let you know when they're ready to go (or if they're not!) - so if you do release at some point, consider how it is made much easier by going by their schedule rather than your own (i.e. forcing them out too soon, too suddenly, or keeping them inside when they clearly want to be out...). Teemo's adorable - I'm glad he chose to share his journey with you, and you're sharing it with TSB!


I have a feeling I'll have the same thought going when it comes time for Teemo.
I have all intentions of releasing Teemo, I've seen videos of people keep them as pets, and even if they have a large cage (which most didn't), seeing them in that small cage doesn't do it justice to the amount of large, open world they could/should have. I understand there are some.exceptions, but not many.

I was guessing Teemo ahold bout 5 to 6 weeks old and come time for release it'll be December-Janurary and I'm not sure if it's a good time to release him then wi th our winters. It's a wet cold on the Gulf Coast, so I'll be doing lot of posts around that time.

I'm glad Teemo popped in too! He's been a blast so far!