Re: found a baby, could use some help
Originally Posted by
corina
hi,
i found a baby squirrel - or rather he ran right up to me and climbed my leg. not injured, just hungry and all alone.
not an infant, but still pretty small. definitely seemed desperate for care, and the wildlife rehab wouldn't take him.
he was s bit skinny, but has plumped up the last few days. i've had him since Friday.
he just stopped taking formula but will eat some solid foods. just mad for avocado!
i am having a hard time figuring out how old he is. he has his upper and lower teeth. weighs about 100g.
i want to make sure he's ready to wean himself and that it's not some other issue.
When a baby runs up to a human they have been orphaned and need care and would still need formula.
Not likely it's anywhere ready to wean.
I'm attaching a link on baby squirrel care and will move your thread to non- emergency for more eyes
on the subject.
Posting a picture can be very helpful with determining condition and possible age.
https://www.henryspets.com/1-baby-squirrel-care-guide/
Step-N-Stone
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Wildlife Master Rehabilitator