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I have yet to find any forum anywhere like this for CHIPMUNKS. That being said, please remove and let me know if this is not allowed. I rescued a baby Munk in early May 2024, she was naked, no fur, ears/eyes closed. She was in the middle of our driveway, which for reference is probably about as wide as a HS basketball court and twice as long. a few feet away was her deceased mother (i know they don't co-raise, so it is my best guess). Any who, syringe raised her, and she was thriving! I was waiting til she was old enough (at least per google answer) to release her. well in that time.. she had very quickly figure out how to Houdini out of her cage. Helps to mention we have 3 large dogs that are the sappiest most derpy baby things alive. they would bring her back to me when she got out - usually she was crawling on them and they'd walk over like uh, here ya go. lol. she has never had the slightest bit of hesitation let alone fear toward ANYTHING. i mean anything. we have hawks that circle our back yard because we have chickens, the chickens come up to the glass doors, things one would think she would at least alert and run. nope. she has less than zero knowledge or sense of predatory defense, I don't think she realizes she is supposed to be a prey animal! bold as can be. we set up a room just for her (like a very large walk in closet) decked out with some tree stumps, logs, a good size tote with dirt and leaves and whatever else she would like to dig in. HUGE hit, she loves and defends that room. as for diet, we have a recurring order for all tree nuts and seeds (we also have an amazon parrot and Chompa (that's the chipmunks name.. Full name is ChipChomp-a-patup-patup-patup as that's how she sounds every trip up and down the stairs) has always snagged and snacked everything. everything still in shells. she's free roam, her room the crack under the door is only big enough for her to fit, actually all but on of our doors only she can fit under, so they're usually closed and she just goes on her merry little way. today is Oct 14, 2024. in the beginning sweetest little thing ever, she would run over to me for literal tickles... if I can post a video, tell me how because its the best thing you'll ever see. I know right now is her time to be defensive over her territory, we all get it, it's whatever. but, today I noticed what looked like a little spotting of blood right by her piddle. she actually goes to certain areas for potties, not sure how we managed that but I love it. I have been searching every where and i cannot find anything to say if they menstruate/heat like other mammals. does anyone here have any idea?!?! and before it gets brought up, the rehabbers near me that I could actually get ahold of said she was too young and one admitted they'd probably put her down as that's not something they usually get and have no experience...
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