Here is the setup I have now, anything else I can do for the immediate future?
Here is the setup I have now, anything else I can do for the immediate future?
I forwarded my contact info to Jiggin. I have antibiotics, milk, supplies, and am not too far away. I'm signing off as I have a litter of monsters downstairs to feed. Jiggin, call me if you need help.
Oh, I see your picture. You need to treat that wound and stop the bleeding.
I would suggest taking the baby the atlantasquirrelgirl to be looked at atleast the wounds!! Looks like he lost more blood than I thought.
Yes he need some soft fluffy blankets in there with him.
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On the side exposed, above the thigh on that side is a small red dot..It looks like it could have been made from the hawk's claw or talon...It is small but it is deffinately visable....Is anyone else seeing what I am talking about?Originally Posted by jiggin23
thank you for finding this baby, but i have an urgent concern;
jiggin, i need you to very carefully check the baby's fur. you are looking for small white eggs, they look like tiny pieces of rice. pay SPECIAL ATTENTION to wounds, mouth, anus, ears, and eyes! look VERY CAREFULLY, be thorough. you must gently open all orifices, especially the mouth and ears, and look for this. flies are VERY good at hiding their eggs!!!
if you find any of these, do not get them wet, remove them carefully with your fingers or tweezers, place them on a paper towel, and throw them all away.
flies work surprisingly quick when laying maggot eggs. if the eggs are allowed to hatch and enter the baby, they could destroy his organs. if you find eggs but they are moving, we will need to get you a medicine to treat the baby with.
sorry i'm being so serious, i just don't want maggots to win the day!
p.s. have you found a rehabber yet?
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I see white specks also but could be lice, baby really needs to be checked by rehabber.
Pa. licenced Rehabber
yes, looking again, i also see fleas. this baby has been on the ground for at least a day. poor little guy. thank god you found him!
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jiggin if you would call atlantasquirrelgirl I know she would look at baby for you and see what exactly is going on. (I am hoping you went out for babies supplies,) she wouldnt take the baby away but just check him over so he can thrive with good care. He will need to eat several times a day depending on weight. DO you have a scale to weigh him with?
Pa. licenced Rehabber
In the first picture if you look at the spot that is over the left foot there is another red mark...I think with the 2 that is where she was grabbed....poor thing..
Welcome !!
THANK YOU FOR RESCUING THAT BABY
Call Atlanta Squirrel Girl - will help make things right!!!
mjs
Prayers coming your way. Thanks for helping this baby.
Thank you to Jiggin and his 2 girls for bringing the baby by for a visit. He is about 3 weeks old, and looks like he took a tumble. He's not exhibiting signs of brain damage, but poor guy has swelling around nose/mouth. That was his bleeding wound.
He did have flees, and good Moms don't allow flees, so I expect something happened to her, possibly Mr. Hawk.
I admitted him for observation, and he is resting comfortably, and enjoying some grape pedialyte, and squawking to his neighbors in the adjacent cage.
Say a little prayer for no additional swelling or head injury. Will keep you posted.
ASG - thanks - lets hope Momma did not succumb to the hawk. That is one cute lil fuzzer - hope he does well
What a great ending to this day... I will be praying for the little one....boy? or girl?
He's a little baby boy, and quite a fiesty fighter.
Thank you, Jiggin23, for rescuing this precious little boy. You certainly saved his life. He's in excellent hands with Atlantasquirrelgirl.
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Wonderful news!! Jiggin for rescuing this poor little baby and for bringing him to atlantasquirrelgirl for care!! And ASG for being there!! I hope his injury is minor and he is feeling better in no time at all!!
Just checked on him, and he was hugging his new friend, a white teddy bear. You can see some of the swelling in the bridge of his nose.
Nice to see him in good hands. He looks all cozy and warm. What a great lady to get him to you and you too. I know you already had your hands full with six.