Hi. I have a chipmunk that will be ready for release soon, but it is too late in the season for him to prepare for our long, cold winters. I could overwinter him, but that is a lot of months spent not digging tunnels and doing the natural chipmunk things.
I was thinking of perhaps putting him in a hutch without a floor,(in his small cage, with door open), with food and water daily. I thought, perhaps, this would give him the opportunity to start digging tunnels and exploring the world with a safe place to return and get nourishment.
Educated opinions, anyone?
Thank you!