One of our yard squirrels seems to be losing fur. Noticed it a couple weeks ago near the hind legs, now has spreaded across whole back. Trying to post pic. Any idea what this is?
One of our yard squirrels seems to be losing fur. Noticed it a couple weeks ago near the hind legs, now has spreaded across whole back. Trying to post pic. Any idea what this is?
I wonder if this is molting. Check out this thread, it might be of interest to you: https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/...hlight=molting
LR (10-07-2017), stepnstone (10-07-2017)
Looks like molt to me, I'm seeing the same here with my wilds.
They are all molting to the grey winter coat, a lot of mine look
like they are wearing chaps.
Step-N-Stone
State Licensed
Wildlife Master Rehabilitator
Yes, long hair pants is what I call it, or butt tuffs.
LR (10-07-2017), stepnstone (10-08-2017)
Cool, thanks for the replies, was worried for our yard buddy but feel better that it’s probably normal molting.
Butt tuffs...
Step-N-Stone
State Licensed
Wildlife Master Rehabilitator
I think Cava is right; and unlike my hair, this beautiful wild's will come back.