Re: Hi
Originally Posted by
epk123
Hi,
I'm new here. Just want to introduce myself and my orphaned squirrel, Rocky. We think Rocky is about 13 weeks old and I've had him since he was 5-6 weeks old. I started him on Fox Valley formula and Henry's healthy blocks, picky blocks and as many veggies as I can get him to eat. He doesn't want the formula at all anymore. He's a feisty little bugger! I've tried not to handle him too much but it's getting harder and harder as he's lonely and wants someone to play with. He has a room to himself with a potted ficus tree and lot's of things to jump around on but he still prefers me. I've learned I'll need to overwinter him here in Maryland and do a slow release in spring.
If anyone has any tips, recommendations, etc on keeping him engaged without too much human play, let me know.
Thanks!
I'm presently doing and have done my share of raising and overwintering singletons, singles need our interaction and look forward to play /their time.
A proper release done right these babies natural instincts start taking over pretty quickly once in a pre release outdoors (soft release) cage.
After a substantial period of time once released within a few days if they hang around, most of us are lucky if they will even come near us.
There has been exceptions but for the most part a squirrel is a squirrel and it's instincts are hard wired to be the wild it was meant to be.
In my experience interacting with a singleton helps them to develop their senses and agility. Isolation could cause them to become anxious,
moody, even depressed.
Step-N-Stone
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