Found baby chipmunk-- HELP!!

[Phoxy8947]

My husband found this baby at his construction job today-- I can't tell how old it is, but it looks pretty young, considering how thinly furred the tail is... Does she need formula still? Or solid food?

[Squirreleesi]

Hey there,
Are his eyes open yet? I can see he has stripes, but i can't tell about his eyes.

[Phoxy8947]

Hey there,
Are his eyes open yet? I can see he has stripes, but i can't tell about his eyes.

Yes, her eyes are open, although they're very squinty, like half closed (one moreso than the other, but that may be becuz my husband's co-worker hit the baby on the head when he threw a rock)

[Chickenlegs]

Thank heavens your husband was there to keep his asshole coworker from killing the little guy--unless coworker was just throwing a rock and it happened to hit the little chipmunk. Try formula. It's good nutrition for an injured little one. Be sure to hydrate first. Chipmunks eat seeds from our birdfeeder but I don't really know their diet. If somebody hit me n the head with a rock my head would hurt like crazy. Are her eyes reactive to light? pupils dialate? Bet she could use some pain relief but I know NOTHING about dosing for a chipmunk. If you have a small cage might want to put her in there. She's hurt but could take off and hurt herself further if you had to chase her in the house.

[Phoxy8947]

Thank heavens your husband was there to keep his asshole coworker from killing the little guy. Try formula. It's good nutrition for an injured little one. Be sure to hydrate first.

I know!! My husband told me that the force of the blow knocked the baby unconscious!! 😠😡 Stupid guy... I will order some ASAP and put a rush on the shipment, or try to run to the store and see if they have it. Thanks

[Squirreleesi]

This is the directory for Wildlife Rehabbers (http://wildliferehabinfo.org/ContactList_MnPg.htm)
and a link specifically to Rehabbers in NY (http://wildliferehabinfo.org/Contact_N-Z.htm#NEW_YORK)

I don't have Chipmunk experience, but going by my Wildlife book I'm not confident in saying he is old enough to be on his own... I also think with a blow to the head from a rock and how you described his eyes, there is a very good chance he is experiencing some head trauma and is going to need experienced hands and medication on top of rehabilitation.

In the meantime i would offer some solid foods like Rodent or Monkey Chow, Cheerios, or some fresh fruits and veggies to munch on. Hopefully people with more chipmunk experience than me will be on shortly until you can get in contact with a Rehabber near you.

[Phoxy8947]

This is the directory for Wildlife Rehabbers (http://wildliferehabinfo.org/ContactList_MnPg.htm)
and a link specifically to Rehabbers in NY (http://wildliferehabinfo.org/Contact_N-Z.htm#NEW_YORK)

I don't have Chipmunk experience, but going by my Wildlife book I'm not confident in saying he is old enough to be on his own... I also think with a blow to the head from a rock and how you described his eyes, there is a very good chance he is experiencing some head trauma and is going to need experienced hands and medication on top of rehabilitation.

In the meantime i would offer some solid foods like Rodent or Monkey Chow, Cheerios, or some fresh fruits and veggies to munch on. Hopefully people with more chipmunk experience than me will be on shortly until you can get in contact with a Rehabber near you.

Thanks, I've offered her everything I feed my gray squirrel-- (Henry's Healthy Blocks, Kaytee fortified rodent blocks, snow peas, kale, spring mix greens and spinach, walnuts, pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, sunflower seeds, avocado, white button mushrooms... but she hasn't touched anything yet

[Phoxy8947]

This is the directory for Wildlife Rehabbers (http://wildliferehabinfo.org/ContactList_MnPg.htm)
and a link specifically to Rehabbers in NY (http://wildliferehabinfo.org/Contact_N-Z.htm#NEW_YORK)

I don't have Chipmunk experience, but going by my Wildlife book I'm not confident in saying he is old enough to be on his own... I also think with a blow to the head from a rock and how you described his eyes, there is a very good chance he is experiencing some head trauma and is going to need experienced hands and medication on top of rehabilitation.

In the meantime i would offer some solid foods like Rodent or Monkey Chow, Cheerios, or some fresh fruits and veggies to munch on. Hopefully people with more chipmunk experience than me will be on shortly until you can get in contact with a Rehabber near you.

By the way, I'm studying to take the test in August to become a licensed wildlife rehabilitator... but I do want someone who's more experienced to help this baby

[Nancy in New York]

Thanks, I've offered her everything I feed my gray squirrel-- (Henry's Healthy Blocks, Kaytee fortified rodent blocks, snow peas, kale, spring mix greens and spinach, walnuts, pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, sunflower seeds, avocado, white button mushrooms... but she hasn't touched anything yet

Have you tried some warmed honey water?
Just plain water with just a touch of honey.
Do you have a 1 cc syringe?
Do you have infant ibuprofen?
If so we can dose her for pain and inflammation.
If she was hit with a rock, I would assume there could
be some head swelling.
We would need a weight in grams to dose.

[Phoxy8947]

Have you tried some warmed honey water?
Just plain water with just a touch of honey.
Do you have a 1 cc syringe?
Do you have infant ibuprofen?
If so we can dose her for pain and inflammation.
If she was hit with a rock, I would assume there could
be some head swelling.
We would need a weight in grams to dose.

No, unfortunately, and the pharmacies are closed... I have regular ibuprofen, but not infant. I have to buy a scale too-- tomoro morning, ASAP. Is there anything else I can do now tho? She's in my bra rite now, resting quietly

[Nancy in New York]

IF you have a small makeup brush or a childs paint brush
put a little bit of water or honey water on that and see if
she will lick it off.
That's the way some feed baby mice. :)
They won't eat if they are dehydrated.
Has she taken any hydration by mouth, or nothing so far.

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[Phoxy8947]

IF you have a small makeup brush or a childs paint brush
put a little bit of water or honey water on that and see if
she will lick it off.
That's the way some feed baby mice. :)
They won't eat if they are dehydrated.
Has she taken any hydration by mouth, or nothing so far.

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Thanks so much!! No, she hasn't tried to drink anything either, but I will give her Pedialyte later if she still hasn't made an effort to drink or eat

[Mel1959]

Definitely hydrate and get some infant ibuprofen into her. I hope her head trauma isn't too serious. :sadness:sadness.

Your husbands coworker sounds like a real jerk. Tell him to pick on someone his own size! :nono:nono:pissed:pissed

[Phoxy8947]

Thank heavens your husband was there to keep his asshole coworker from killing the little guy--unless coworker was just throwing a rock and it happened to hit the little chipmunk. Try formula. It's good nutrition for an injured little one. Be sure to hydrate first. Chipmunks eat seeds from our birdfeeder but I don't really know their diet. If somebody hit me n the head with a rock my head would hurt like crazy. Are her eyes reactive to light? pupils dialate? Bet she could use some pain relief but I know NOTHING about dosing for a chipmunk. If you have a small cage might want to put her in there. She's hurt but could take off and hurt herself further if you had to chase her in the house.

I'm sorry if I sound like an idiot, but I don't know if her pupils dilate, but if I shine a light in her face, she closes her good eye-- the other one remains half squinted shut... Yes, I've put her in a 64" cage, inside a hammock, but she seems to have trouble walking/climbing, so she's back in my bra again for now... I will buy a scale and infant ibuprofen ASAP, and I've searched online for formula (Esbilac), but none of the stores have it in stock, I would have to order it online and wait for it to arrive... I see that Target has goat's milk, but it's powdered/evaporated... Can i still use that if I mix it with plain yogurt and heavy cream?

[Nancy in New York]

I'm sorry if I sound like an idiot, but I don't know if her pupils dilate, but if I shine a light in her face, she closes her good eye-- the other one remains half squinted shut... Yes, I've put her in a 64" cage, inside a hammock, but she seems to have trouble walking/climbing, so she's back in my bra again for now... I will buy a scale and infant ibuprofen ASAP, and I've searched online for formula (Esbilac), but none of the stores have it in stock, I would have to order it online and wait for it to arrive... I see that Target has goat's milk, but it's powdered/evaporated... Can i still use that if I mix it with plain yogurt and heavy cream?

Here's a link to the temporary Goat's Milk Formula.
They have Goat's milk at Trader Joes and Whole Foods, but I would first call
before makiing the trip.
You can't find powdered puppy esbilac in the pet stores?
I know that PetSmart and PetCo carry it.
Let me find the picture so you know what to tlook for.
https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?29904-TEMPORARY-Goat-s-Milk-Formula***


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[Phoxy8947]

Here's a link to the temporary Goat's Milk Formula.
They have Goat's milk at Trader Joes and Whole Foods, but I would first call
before makiing the trip.
You can't find powdered puppy esbilac in the pet stores?
I know that PetSmart and PetCo carry it.
Let me find the picture so you know what to tlook for.
https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?29904-TEMPORARY-Goat-s-Milk-Formula***

The pet stores only have those huge like 5lb bags of it... I guess I could buy it

[Nancy in New York]

The pet stores only have those huge like 5lb bags of it... I guess I could buy it

OR you could use the Goat's Milk temporarily, and if you have
Amazon Prime order it on line.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ASRZ8/ref=sxr_rr_xsim_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3008523062&pd_rd_wg=iwDWK&pf_rd_r=ZFFZ1SD6C2FR01YVD630&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhs-carousels&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B0002ASRZ8&pd_rd_w=mnyD9&pf_rd_i=puppy+esbilac&pd_rd_r=RXP1289A7FVA19HQRVB1&ie=UTF8&qid=1497609730&sr=1

[Phoxy8947]

OR you could use the Goat's Milk temporarily, and if you have
Amazon Prime order it on line.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ASRZ8/ref=sxr_rr_xsim_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3008523062&pd_rd_wg=iwDWK&pf_rd_r=ZFFZ1SD6C2FR01YVD630&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhs-carousels&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B0002ASRZ8&pd_rd_w=mnyD9&pf_rd_i=puppy+esbilac&pd_rd_r=RXP1289A7FVA19HQRVB1&ie=UTF8&qid=1497609730&sr=1

Yes, I'm going to have to buy goat's milk and use that temporarily until the Esbilac arrives... Thanks

[Nancy in New York]

Don't forget 1 cc syringes too! :) :hug

[Phoxy8947]

Don't forget 1 cc syringes too! :) :hug

Can i get those from a regular pharmacy? Or use an eyedropper? Which is better?

[Nancy in New York]

Can i get those from a regular pharmacy? Or use an eyedropper? Which is better?

You should be able to get them for a pharmacist.
Most people tell the pharmacist that they found a kitten
that they need to feed, and not a squirrel or chipmunk. :)
Eye droppers aren't recommended.
pm me your name and address and I will get some in the mail
for you today, along with a couple of nipples.
You won't get them until Monday though.

[Mel1959]

If you have a Tractor Supply close by they also sell Esbilac puppy formula, and I believe in the smaller can.

[Phoxy8947]

So far, she has refused solid food, but gladly and greedily takes milk!! 😊😊 She also actually likes the infant ibuprofen

[Mel1959]

What milk are you giving her?

[Phoxy8947]

What milk are you giving her?

Goats milk, mixed with heavy whipping cream and vanilla yogurt... I ordered her Esbilac puppy formula, but it won't get here until Wednesday