Chance of a squirrel coming back

[ec992]

I found a squirrel and raised it a while back. She is around 4 months old now. Today she ran out of the house and I haven't seen her in around 8 hours, it's dark out at the time of writing this so I don't expect her to be running around right now, but I was wondering what are the chances of returning to me? I put a small perch for cats she uses outside with some food, so I'm hoping she can detect her scent.

[Charley Chuckles]

Yes keep the food water coming. It was so cold last night she may come looking for her warm digs 🤞
Squirrels are smart with a great sense of direction. Go out with nuts and call her she very well may come running.
Keep us posted please👍

[ec992]

I'll try that. Day 2 and I haven't seen her yet.

[Charley Chuckles]

An early release isn't necessarily a bad thing especially here in Florida where it's usually warm and food grows year round👍
I do hope she comes back so you can breath easier 🙏

[Rock Monkey]

I had a squirrel self release three times in January in North Carolina. It wasn't warm. Each time she let herself back in after 24 + hours outside. She worried me to no end. Eventually I did figure out how she had gotten out and closed that off.

So, keep putting out food and water in a location that is elevated off the ground and preferably somewhat shielded from the air. A basic trail camera will let you know if she is eating these things.

[ec992]

She hasn't come back yet. I've laid out food for her and it's been chewed on but no sight of her yet. There's a good amount of squirrels here so hopefully, she's with them.

[CritterMom]

I bet that little girl is working on her first litter of babies right now...

[stepnstone]

I bet that little girl is working on her first litter of babies right now...

Only you....