Asked on the Feeder Animal Forum by 13nemo on 8/9/2004, 12:05 pm

Q: baby squirls

tree cut down found three new baby squirls, got powder mix for dogs etc. to feed them. How often and how much should they drink? I have them in a box with heating pad under them. thank you terri

Answered by John E Dove on 8/9/2004, 9:43 pm

A: baby squirls

> tree cut down found three new baby squirls, got powder mix
> for dogs etc. to feed them. How often and how much should
> they drink? I have them in a box with heating pad under
> them. thank you terri
>
You must turn these animals over to a Wild Life Rehabber. It is against the law to keep wild squirrels as pets and they really make lousy pet when they hit puberty. They turn mean and uncontrolable.
The following link will assist you in locating a Wild Life Rehabilitation Expert in your area.
http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.htm
John E Dove