Kiki's upcoming party

[EverythingDucks]

We put the box with the squirrels in it in the oak tree next to where the palm was. I hope the mom comes but if not I'll take them in.

 

[WhatTheDuckingDuck]

We put the box with the squirrels in it in the oak tree next to where the palm was. I hope the mom comes but if not I'll take them in.

So how long have they been without? Have they been fed? Did you research how long they can go between meals? Did you give them anything?

 

[EverythingDucks]

So how long have they been without? Have they been fed? Did you research how long they can go between meals? Did you give them anything?

Yes, I did lots of research. I've done research on them before as well.
They should be fed every three hours. Almost started making some.

But, the mom just took them to the nest!! I saw her carry the first one from the box in the oak tree to a mango tree. She has a backup nest there. I can see it, right outside the window, from our school room. I'm sure she's getting the second one now.

I'm so glad she got them. We've taken care of squirrels younger than those before, right after Irma, with no power. I had to warm up our DIY formula with a candle. And we had to feed them every two hours. For two days straight. That was fun.
We ended up taking them to a local animal rehabber. I'm going to volunteer to help take care of some of the babies she gets.

As I type this I can see her taking another on to the nest.

 

[R2elk]

Yes, I did lots of research. I've done research on them before as well.
They should be fed every three hours. Almost started making some.

But, the mom just took them to the nest!! I saw her carry the first one from the box in the oak tree to a mango tree. She has a backup nest there. I can see it, right outside the window, from our school room. I'm sure she's getting the second one now.

I'm so glad she got them. We've taken care of squirrels younger than those before, right after Irma, with no power. I had to warm up our DIY formula with a candle. And we had to feed them every two hours. For two days straight. That was fun.
We ended up taking them to a local animal rehabber. I'm going to volunteer to help take care of some of the babies she gets.

As I type this I can see her taking another on to the nest.

Did you do the research about the legalities of you having them?

 

[EverythingDucks]

Did you do the research about the legalities of you having them?

Yes, it's legal to keep them as pets even.

 

[R2elk]

Yes, it's legal to keep them as pets even.

? With or without a permit?

Every state has different rules. Some states require a permit.

 

[HappyDuckie]

Yes, it's legal to keep them as pets even.

You need a permit to keep them as pets in Florida.

 

[WhatTheDuckingDuck]

Also note that human imprinted animals have a very slim chance at survival in nature. Rehabilitations don’t interact with them at all so they remain afraid of humans and don’t become dependent on them.

 

[EverythingDucks]

? With or without a permit?

Every state has different rules. Some states require a permit.

For grey squirrels, yes. But not for others surprisingly

 

[EverythingDucks]

Also note that human imprinted animals have a very slim chance at survival in nature. Rehabilitations don’t interact with them at all so they remain afraid of humans and don’t become dependent on them.

I've heard stories about that happening even with rehabbers.
If (probably when actually), I do encounter and baby wildlife where I can not immediately return them to the wild, I'd be sure to handle them as little as possible and take them outside as soon as I can.
The lady we took the last squirrels to has a whole system. She has a house where she keep the animals when they're little, then moves them into large cages outside until they can be released. She had all sorts of animals that she had taken in. Rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, songbirds, possums, racoons, and probably more.