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    Default TINY pinkie, rat or squirrel?

    My daughter was walking home from swim practice today and found a tiny pink animal in the gutter. She brought it home and I have it on heat, with rehydration fluid ready to go. I'm worried about two things:
    1) I've cared for a pinkie but not one this small. My guess is 2-3 days old. The umbilical stump is still there. This is a little scary for me. I usually get them at 3-4 weeks.k
    2) Is this even a squirrel?
    It is literally so small I can't tell-- but one main thing makes me wonder. It's ears are open, which I've never heard of or seen in a baby squirrel.

    Are there any other signs that can help me differentiate from a newborn squirrel and a newborn rat?
    Any hints on special care for pinkies?

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    Default Re: TINY pinkie, rat or squirrel?

    Can you post a photo? Ive had a rat that had babies before and may be able to help.
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    Default Re: TINY pinkie, rat or squirrel?

    Quote Originally Posted by kendradfw View Post
    Can you post a photo? Ive had a rat that had babies before and may be able to help.
    I have some fantastic pictures, but I don't know how to get them from my phone to you! Thanks, tho....

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    Default Re: TINY pinkie, rat or squirrel?

    Quote Originally Posted by Chickenlegs View Post
    Are your baby's nails black? Squirrels' are.
    Yes, or at least dark brown. I read online that dark nailed babies are squirrels and white nailed babies are rats, but I don't really trust the internet!

    I will treat him like a squirrel and see how he turns out!!

    PS-- tips on caring for such a tiny little guy?

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