baby squirrels and chickens

[myladys21111]

We are the proud parents of 3 baby squirrels about a month old, that were left without their mother to care for them after Irene.

Right now they live in a box in the house, but we need to get them to live outside.

We thought about moving their residence inside the coop.

Any experiences out there we can learn from?

 

[patman75]

Well squirells have been known to steal eggs. They will definately eat the chicken feed.

 

[ginger c.]

prep them for squirrel stew?

sorry. I am angry with the squirrels down here. They got in my attic and tore stuff up.

 

[chickengrandma]

We have two "pet" (wild) squirrels that free range with my bantams. I can only let my bantams free range when I'm home and outside with them. As soon as they are out, especially one squirrel - we've named Jack - joins in the party. He couldn't care less that I am there and the girls are fine with him. (sometimes a bunny, a chipmunk and blue jays join in the party also!)

 

[ailurophile23]

Not sure which I'd worry about more - squirrels biting chickens or chickens pecking squirrels. Nature can be weird though - orphaned babies have been taken on by different species mothers many times. Good luck!