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Stephie
10-02-2018, 11:30 PM
I have the 1cc syringe but the baby refuses water, pedialyte and fv 20/50. She's not a pinkie, but has fur, fluffy tail and open eyes, but is small. All I can get her to eat is avacado and seedless grapes. Anything else she bites off and spits out, or more acurately, bites and slings to the side. Have tried various vegtables, other fruits and peanut butter. I have everything listed in the "So you think you want to raise a squirrel" post. Will be getting a scale tomorrow. Also have the little block bites from Henrys, but she shows no interest in those either. Any advice and/ or contact info for a local certified rehabber is very appreciated. The one rehabber I did talk to isn't taking squirrels and suggested the peanut butter. I'm in Norfolk, Virginia. Thank you.

Spanky
10-03-2018, 06:26 AM
Are you offering the liquids very warm? You can dab the tip of the syringe into a tiny bit of honey.. that sometimes gets them interested and started.

Block should be the first and only solid food. No other foods until they are eating the blocks well.

I am going to update your thread title with the location to draw attention for members nearby.