FergieBoo
08-22-2020, 11:10 AM
Hello everyone, I am not familiar with message boards or blogs... it took me five minutes to figure out how to start😂 I have successfully nursed and released grey squirrels. On 8-16 a neighbor found a baby who had fallen from a very large long leaf pine. She called me to come and see if I could help. The little guy had been on the ground for a while and had fire ant bite, was cold, and dehydrated. I went ahead and brought him home and found that he also had a broken hind leg. After warming him I was able to get him to take some electrolytes and stimulate him to urinate. I than started diluted formula with gradual increase. The next day I took him to my vet for advice. He did a splint on his leg, did vitamin B and iv fluid. Told me he didn’t think his prognosis was good, but do what I can. He gave me lactated ringers to administer subconsciously between feedings. That was 6 days ago! His eyes are open, he has been regulating his body temperature better, eating well, consistently moving bowels and urinating (with stimulation). I moved him out of the small incubator box into a larger cage, still have the heating pad under part of his cage. My question is if anyone else has experience with this sub species of squirrels? Is there is any information about growth rates, feeding amounts and requirements. I can say, he is way bigger than a grey squirrel! We do have a colony of Bachman’s squirrels on our farm, but have never had a baby need assistance. He seems to be doing well. I want to make sure his progress continues. From what I understand this sub species of squirrel is declining due to loss of suitable habitat. We have a pine plantation and cattle farm, this seems to be an ideal area for them. So I would like to see this guy add to the population. Thank for any information...