Feeding Baby Squirrels Eyes Closed

A soda bottle filled with hot water and covered with a sock can be placed near the babies.

Feeding baby squirrels eyes closed.

They need to be stimulated to go to the bathroom when their eyes are closed so before and after each feeding of fluids you will need to gently wipe the genital and anal area with a warm moist cotton ball or q tip until they pee or poop. I usually place rodent block in the box with them before their eyes open so they get use to the smell and can nibble between feedings. Otherwise their stomach will bloat and may result in death. A good rule of thumb is to feed eyes closed baby squirrels 5 of body weight at every feeding with eyes open babies sometimes wanting between 5 and 7 of body weight at each meal.

What if the squirrel won t drink. Dim the lights to simulate a dark and hidden nest. Once the squirrels eyes have opened you will still continue to feed them their formula rodent block zu preem primate dry monkey biscuits which can be ordered from jeffers 1 800 533 3377 item number na d4 for 20 pound bag cost 31 99 which is subject to change or arcata pet supplies phone number 1 800 822 9085 item number 800 1 pound bag cost 3 89. Baby squirrels need help eliminating waste especially when they keep their eyes closed.

However make sure to check if everything is ok. Scoop up the baby squirrel very gently in both hands. It may take them a few days to get use to them you may even help them hold it and let them eat. If the baby is weighed in grams to calculate number of cc 1cc 1ml of formula per feeding simply divide the weight by 100 and multiply by 5 to get 5 and by 7 to get 7.

If the babies still have their eyes closed they will need a heat source to help them keep warm. Gather up some nesting material twigs straw leaves etc and stick it in your pocket. Gently carry the squirrel home and place it in a small container like a shoebox. Stimulate the baby squirrels.

Make sure you are in a quiet environment. Stimulate its genitals with a wet warm cloth to see if it needs to urinate before taking more liquid. Hold it close. Hold the squirrel upright in hand towel to keep it warm.

Even on hot summer days baby squirrels can get chilled quickly. Wear gloves if at all possible and wash your hands as soon as you.