Re: Acquired three new baby Gray squirrels
Originally Posted by
Randy14
Hi,
I received three orphaned baby Gray squirrels three days ago. This is me second time around, so I'm familiar with the drill. Only difference these squirrels are smaller compared to the Eastern Fox squirrels I began to raise last summer. Eyes are open with fur. Look to be one month old now. Feeding pedialyte, Esbilac 33/40, applesauce and peeled grape that they seem to like to suck on. Just received the Fox Valley 20/50 formulae today, along with the Miracle Nipple syringes. They work great. Two of them are doing well. The smaller one (runt of the litter) looks to be a little more lethargic and not eating the formulae, but did the other day. So I'm worried that the smaller one if not getting nourished, which could lead to not making it.
Any suggestions what I could do to make the smaller one drink the formulae ?
Many thanks,
Randy14
Fox squirrels are bigger then greys, what are their weights?
Is the smaller one fully hydrated?
How is her breathing, any clicking?
Is her formula kept warm enough or maybe too warm for her?
Pictures are very helpful, please try to post one so we may better assess
her condition.
Step-N-Stone
State Licensed
Wildlife Master Rehabilitator