Originally Posted by
Mel1959
HRK, I believe it is going to be too late in the season, based on your location, to be able to release this year. Folks that live in northern climates overwinter their babies for many reasons.....there’s very little food, they don’t have an established drey or suitable shelter before cold weather sets in, the trees lose their leaves which makes them vulnerable to predators and little ones need time in a release cage to learn the sights, sounds and smells of the outside world. Time in the release cage varies but usually at least two weeks and they don’t get placed in the release cage till around 12-14 weeks. I have found that being a little older when they’re released helps them in the wild...they seem to be more savvy.
Yes, they can go to 3 feedings a day. If they are hungry during a long stretch they will eat the rodent block.