Orphan fox squirrels - Slight Injury and Weaning Q, Soft Release update
Hello!
Thank you Squirrel Board for the help you gave with my prior lethargic babies. They are both all healed and growing up oh so fast! I still am so unclear about their age - they were kicked out of their nest with eyes open and one side of teeth on April 16 by a cat - and now, one month later - they are so much bigger and have now stopped taking all formula since two days ago. I do keep offering, but they seem done. I've moved to a soft release cage we built and would love your feedback on the passion project - pictures below. Today I came in and saw the little boy had a missing fur patch on his arm. Could this be from rough play from his sister? Do I have to worry? He doesn't seem sensitive. I included best pictures I could take.
My qs:
1. Is self weaning normal or indicative of age? I heard foxes were harder to wean so a bit nervous.
2. Thoughts on age based on above and pictures? I want to make sure our plan to release in 2-3 weeks is in line with what's best. We're in LA - quite warm - and I'll of course continue to help them with their transition.
3. Should I be worried about this missing fur, tiny wound? Do I treat?
4. Do you love our wildlife cage? I'm so proud!
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