Scientific name: Ictidomys tridecemlineatus. Also, unlike most squirrels, they are nocturnal. Please help. Be sure to reference what you said here, because I get hundreds of advice mail each month! Rocky is a sweet baby I found, probably one or two days oldon my seawall baking in the hot Florida sun. Buddy had his first full night of sleep. Bill. At a glance the American red squirrel, also called the pine squirrel, is somewhat similar in coloration to fox squirrels. Thanks for writing! I suspect muuch of it was due to her loading the nest for the babies since the last tiime I saw her she looked much healthier with it grown back. The Western Gray is listed as Threatened in Washington. My pet is a Southern Flying Squirrel. Anyway, our squirrels thank you. I still get a little nervous around him, fear of being bit. There are two subspecies of this squirrel. The meat looked fine and these were healthy squirrels. Any further advise or information would be helpful. What you described sounds like Squirrel Pox. Whereas a human has to go to a dentist to get broken teeth fixed, a squirrel has to wait for the teeth to regrow. http://oi58.tinypic.com/688x28.jpg Hi Shannon! I'm kind of at a loss as to what to tell you, because I have never kept or had a neutered male before. The discoloration of the skin is probably due to direct exposure to sunlight. She often sees squirrels. I don't think I'd be able to trap & treat these guys, I've been feeding the squirrels for 10+ years and all the squirrels still run whenever they see me (they do stay close to be first at the feeders once filled). he has become very weak! What is Their Life Expectancy? The skin doesn't appear to be scaly, but there are some harder spots still beneath the fur in some spots. The only way they can be passed is skin to skin contact. I figured out that certain soaps, lotions or perfumes that I would wear would send him into absolute tantrums. Thanks. If it was after egg shell it's nothing for a squirrel to gnaw a new access to the chickens and their eggs. He has recently developed a dark patch on both cheeks just behind the whiskers. It may not be mange, since I have not noticed any scabs, but I did give him a dose of the paste, just as a precaution. From what I've found online, I guess it can only be squirrel pox? This chase continues until all but one or two males are left,( the others all dropped off from exhaustion.) I just wanted to let you know that your latest antidote in MCT oil is not only easier to administer but works amazing. There has been awesome to read through! Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) Antbirds. Bill. Especially if you are who they bonded to. we thought dragging on wood logs as well, saturated with food, urine as well as wood shelves, hence we replaced them with new wood logs and lexan shelves last week. You could send any pictures and request any recipes at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. The next day it was the size of a dime, so I went ahead and gave her a dose of Ivermectin because it appeared quite crusty. While the less bold will move in closer less they lose out on getting their share. My nine year old blind squirrel, Lucky used to thin out terribly in Winter until I read somewhere that squirrels synthesize Vitamin D the same as humans, By exposure to direct sunlight. Should I stop feeding by hand or getting close? Are Squirrels Rodents? Thanks again. I will keep in touch as we go along with Fred. It also could be a skin fungus. Bill, i have a 16 month old male gray squirrel. Squirrels are non-aggressive animals, but they do move quickly, especially when taking food from you for the first time. Hi, They have to be passed skin to skin. Agitates him very much! Withholding food will not kill your squirrel, but hunger will drive them to try new things. Gently scrub off the white bits, and if there is a wound under them, apply Neosporin or Raw coconut oil. I've been bitten numerous times, almost always because of my own fault, and I've never had even deep bites get infected. He is wild and, though my neighbourhood squirrels are brazen, they dont take food from me directly or interact with me. Yes, send a picture to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and I'll evaluate it. I have noticed that some of the squirrels in my yard are losing hair and have large bald spots. Bill. He is my third son. I do not see any red, crusty sores on his body so think it's not mange but more likely dermatophytosis from what I read above. BUT, like Bill said, give a VERY small amount on a nut. So, you have a naked squirrel? Usually the only salt intake he has is on a cracker I already tried to scrape off or a cashew or mixed nut only when weve bought some for ourselves. If you ever go to the Grand Canyon and see a chipmunk on the cliffs then this is what you are probably seeing. Like i said this lump was not there last night. The Xerinae Subfamily contains 138different species of squirrels. The uppertail coverts have a rusty to chestnut hue. That's what makes it tough to feed them right when they are released. Bill. If you want to remove a content that you own on my channel please e-mail me (meg.moh.elyas@gmail.com) ASAP, I will respond within 24 hours or less. I recently purchased your product to make squirrel nuts. The two other squirrels I tossed a treated nut to sniffed it and suddenly bounced straight up two feet in the air and darted away like it was going kill them (I used apple-flavored). Just curious, I've seen many people put sweaters or "shirts" on their squirrels, do you think that is a good idea? She taught me so much. I appreciate your help. The problem with this type of vision, is that they are unable to see things right in front of their nose. If you do it consistently, they will move closer to you, and eventually you will be able to get the medication to them. This time of year, it is probably mange. BTW he is a little bit over weight as he is not as active as normal squirrels are so his belly gets urine on it when he pee's. But, what it may have is itching and irritation to its toes, causing it to nibble on them more causing the hair to be pulled out. The Uinta ground squirrel is found in Wyoming, Utah, Idaho and Montana. Please write to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and I will put you in contact with my associate in SriLanka. They are the largest of the ground squirrels and can weigh up to 15 pounds. The trick is, getting a squirrel to eat them. Southern flying squirrels are 9 to 14 inches long with brown fur and white underside. Thanks to everyone who commented and helped me out! Hi, i was wondering if you could tell me more about metabolic bone disease, how to be sure My pet indian palm squirrel has eaten his flesh from near his side to the middle of his underbelly. So far am changing the pan for waste, pee, poop, food, a LOT more often, and their hat/beddies/dreys are washed in bleach every other day and swapped out. please suggest some medicine Friday i got a baby robin and put it in squirrels old smaller cage. It is found in conifer forests and mixed woods throughout the northern and western United States and Canada, in the Rocky Mountains, and in the Appalachians as far south as northern Georgia. I am worried about it getting infected eventually if he won't let it heal. That's rather strange for the hair to fall out so suddenly. I would like to build some squirrel housesdo you have any recomendations or any squirrel house plans that you could share? Hello Bill! The only way mange can be passed is skin to skin. Anyway, at this mornings feeding I noticed one of them itching behind his ears. Thanks for writing! because the mites do not jump and they cannot live off of a warm host. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. The blue dove soap wash worked and he's healthy and eating fine now! Am I to assume this is a Palm Squirrel? Hope this information helped! But there's an issue. My guess is that whomever is doing it, is probably not licensed by the State to be doing what they are doing. Do it with an open palm. We are very worried and dont know what to do.. will they be alright? The treatment you are doing is fine. Or can you recommend size dimensions? In all my 70 years I've never seen this before. Guess I'm having difficulty understanding how to comment to someone else's post. Apon inspection I seen little White hard bumps that they stayed real still for me while I used their tooth brush & my fingernails to scrape them off. Thanks for writing! I don't clean the bird feeders. Thanks for the quick reply! Bill, my squirel has one spot he keeps itching its not bald but its a constant itch what do I do, Hi Tyler! I wash his belly when this occurs usually 3 times a day as we have him set on a sort of feeding pooping and urinating schedule. Also, am wiping her belly with listerine/water mix and it does look better. the kinda bite marks (if you want pics I can send you them, lmk) but still bald belly and feet? This small squirrel participates in predatory alert nepotism. The Siskiyou chipmunk is closest in appearance toAllens chipmunk(Neotamias senex) and theyellow-cheeked chipmunk(Neotamias ochrogenys). I live against a forest preserve and have noticed that all the squirrels that frequent my feeders are starting to itch and many are losing fur. This past Fall, I decided that she needed more sunlight because she seemed depressed. Thank you. Not being able to see the squirrels, I can only speculate on what is going on. Not even sure if we have those in Chicago area. Hi Theresa! Can anyone help! Hi Tanya! She's my heart and any advice would be greatly appreciated, Hi Christi! My guess is that you would need to find out who the squirrel hater is in your neighborhood and find out what kind of neurotoxic poison he or she is using to decrease the squirrel population in your neighborhood. look, Hi Mary! Oh, is this contagious to my dogs??? Franklins ground squirrels do make use of a variety of calls but the meaning of these sounds is not known. There is no rash, hair loss, redness, or bugs. Allie, Hi Allie! Ivory comes down at the usual times, but endures the chasing. Just about everything, especially males, will set him off. So now I am unsure which way to treat her fungal or mange> I haven't noticed any other squirrels with it in my yard. The zebra duiker is a small antelope found in the Ivory Coast and other parts of Africa. Bill. For some reason, a squirrel's mouth is very clean. I was really hoping that you could help me if I send you a picture. Ivermectin should be used only on adult, wild squirrels and not babies. Since he is a pet, I assume you are able to handle him. But, if you kill a Bot Fly larvae, the decomposing larvae will give off toxins that will kill the squirrel! Sincerely, Susan, Hi, Maddie! She can walk on her on, so she isnt injured. I have researched and the only thing that keeps popping up is squirrel pox. Thanks so much. My theory was that she would get a whiff of a turned-on male, and that would instantly send her in to a mating chase mode. We are starting to introduce avocado but they haven't learned to swallow quite yet. I live in a neighborhood with thousands of squirrels. I have no idea, but speculate that it is a scent she picks up in the air that sets her off. Hi Janet! I do have a light for vitamin D I use in winter months for them. Coconut oil is a solid below 76 degrees, and a liquid above that temperature. Out at room temperature or in the fridge? Can't take him anywhere around where we are bc it's illegal. I can email a picture if that would help, Hi, Kristin! All summer I saw half a dozen squirrels in my yard and enjoying my bird feeders:) For some reason now I am now seeing only one :( and this one seems to act fine, climbs the feeder pole, eats the food and peanuts that I leave on the ground. Do you have any suggestions? Hi Amy! The rest of the fur is grey with either black or brown markings, with the exception of the underside of the tail which is also white (source). I apparently misunderstood how the meds work. There a link to buy medicine. The southern flying squirrel shares many of the same characteristics as the northern squirrel. But would like to know if this MBD And what can i do to close his wound, or hasten the process? I'm not real familiar with the Palm Squirrel since we don't have any in our hemisphere, but most rashes can usually be attributed to allergy to something they are eating, or, contact dermatitis, something they are coming in contact with that is causing skin irritation and rash. I don't know of this occurring to a squirrel but am writing a story in which this occurs and would like to be accurate in the telling. The Lodgepole chipmunk has a variety of common names including: Tahoe chipmunk, Sequoia chipmunk, Mt. Then, wait a week, and do the same thing. Bill. If you could get a picture of it and send it to me at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I could better advise! We feed wild squirrels here in Ontario. I am rehabbing a squirrel that is about 4 weeks old. I'm still looking up pathogens. 10 years old! The crusty was dried white blood cells covering a patch of missing fur. I will get ivermectin for her. I can't stand to see these little creatures suffer. That's a female hormone that will counter any residual testosterone you squirrel may be retaining. The first dose that I gave her made a tremendous improvement. If you can do this for once a week over a three week period, your little friend should be fine. Thanks! The wing coverts (feathers) are white. After I did that I though abt checking online for answers to see if its bad for them and if I should wash it off when it comes to him I get worried over the smallest things. Is it possible to treat it in any way? I look at the one without his hair and my heart just breaks, he looks awful and he must be very sick. They had nursed their way into full blown Metabolic Bone Disease and got up one morning and could not use their back legs. not the ones from the mange the other? Gunnison prairie dogs are found in the Four Corners region of the United States with the largest populations in Arizona and New Mexico. Am I being too impatient? I am impressed with your timely response and thank you again! Ways theyll eat it and like it? Thanks again! Thank-you for spending ten years of your life loving a squirrel! His formula is ESBILAC Puppy Milk Replacer mixed to the cans instructions and I add heavy wipping cream. Sorry I can't be of more help! If you are convinced to keep him, neutering would probably be the best all the way around. They are all wild. or more I've fed the birds in our garden no-mess sunflower seeds.Because the squirrels readily broke into the bird feeders I began putting out seed for them too. I have what I call 'bunny-squirrel" at my work that I feed on a regular basis. Hi, Vicki! She is always alone, providing it is a she and not a he. He does appear to be better today, as far as his activity level, but he is still very red, and a pit stand-offish. I noticed yesterday that one of the many squirrels that visit us is completely bald except for its tail. They live in colonies of 10-20 individuals with a single dominant male. The only safe treatment is to maintain good nutrition and let the Bot Fly Meta morph into a fly and leave. i have written to you before. Was your flyer malnourished when you received it? This squirrel is nearly identical to the Townsend ground squirrel and they can only be told apart through genetic testing. He has one eye, the right, that is large and red. PS If your squirrel is kept in an outside cage, you need to completely clean, disinfect and change the bedding for the squirrel in the event that it is mites. You could trim his back toenails, but, be aware that he will not be able to hold on tight when you have him out of his cage. Bill. Will the coconut oil you mentioned for topical use work to help him stop itching and if so how do i go about applying. As I said before, the quality of their hair is dependent upon their nutrition status. The poor guys have what originally looked to be swollen puncture injuries. Get some Brewer's Yeast tablets. From your description and photos it is definitely Dermatophytosis. Have you heard of using Diatomaceous Earth for fleas? Hi my name is Amanda and I have a 6 to 8 week old gray squirrel that we rescued during hurricane Harvey when his mom and siblings were killed in a tree that fell input back yard. I put out a cat bed (new) and a cammy cloth b/c it's ultra soft and warn for her face, no idea if she will use it or just pee on itShe is not getting any medicine b/c i am unsure which it is, for her condition- and it's very sudden. Sounds like the squirrel has mange, and would benefit from treatment. Regards, Toni, Hi Toni! Bill, how can i send you a pic of a black squirrel which i think is mange. DEAR JOANNA: The large lump on the squirrel's shoulder could be a number of things an abscess from an injury, a cyst or a tumor. Thanks to everyone who commented and helped me out! Idk how to attach it to this. We play alot but I do work. Key Characteristics: Southern flying squirrels have giant black eyes, dense, silky gray fur, and a long, flat tail. We are also working toward providing a product for stubborn physical conditions in squirrels. We have pulled at the hair in and around the spots mentioned and were not able to pull any out. A strong willed territorial squirrel can drive other squirrels out of territory they are claiming. The northern flying squirrel is found in the northern section of the United States with a lower territorial limit of the mountains of North Carolina. On the other hand, Could you recommend me some additional nutritional food for wild red squirrels? Hes eating and drinking. We're concerned because we're in Rhode Island, where it's been terribly cold this winter. :>) But because I had heard that coconut oil was good for lesions etc. Yes, I am assuming that there must be a nest and they are protecting the babies from the baby squirrel that may well be going after them but 3x now in the past few days i have seen one of the Robins go after this baby squirrel. Thanks, Hi Bev, Bill. I have a 6 year old blind female, Lucky, who is fixed and the most laid-back, mild mannered squirrel you ever met. Your bite wounds should heal up fine without incident or infection. We adore her like family, is there anything we can treat her with on her FOOD instead? All comments are forwarded to me, but I'm not sure you are receiving my reply! One leads to another. Now, to the question about what is going on with your squirrel. We put Cod Liver Oil in our Nut Square mixes to help supplement some Vitamin D in their diet. Since we have a trap, my husband suggested using it and bringing the little fellow (or girl) in the heated garage. Hi, Dave! It's the humane thing to do since it has instincts that I would not deny it. And, the baby boy got bitten by the other on the urinal area. This species is listed as endangered in Oregon and is a candidate species in Washington. Are Squirrels Territorial? In any event, something on my property has sent all 5-6 squirrels into deep hiding. So, it's a win-win for the squirrel. He is kept in a clean big cage that was very clean and no animal had been in for years. I would do two things. Have none. He will eat from my hand but won't let me hold him anymore. (The other squirrel, is obviously beyond repair, even though he appears to be not that old and has been Isolated from the possibility of becoming in contact with any other animals wild or domestic) 6years ago a neighbor that was cutting trees I Any thoughts on this one? I have a healthy happy family of squirrels that has just been joined by a little guy that has a completely bald body. I feed about 14 wild squirrels, and a few will eat out of my hand, a the majority will come within 3-5 feet to accept a tossed nut, but they get spooked if I stand and approach them with a nut. If you have already ordered Ivermectin from me, and would like to go the flea drop route,( which I recommend,) just let me know and I'll issue a refund through PayPal. Will look if not is there an oil I can purchase? Overall length is 16 to 20 inches, and average weight is 1.5 pounds. I also feed raw coconut right out of the shell. long. One of my flyers, Cupid, lived in a large cage in my home for 10 years before dying of cancer. It broke my heart to see it like this. Breeding season for squirrels starts in late December and continues right up into April. Can Squirrels Swim? We have read all that we can on their nutrition and will be getting him some fresh coconut today. I suspect one of them is perceived as a predator and they are keeping a low profile. Guess what! Then I give a piece to Fred frozen. I had to be very cautious of what I bought to wear (scented) because he seemed to be offended of most scents and would get agitated and snap at me. If you see no change after 3 weeks, you should start to give him some of the coconut oil that Bill sells on his site. These ground squirrels also secrete special scents that help them communicate. The affected squirrels have bare patches on their sides and down their spine; one poor little guy, though, has almost no fur left except on his face and tail. Hi Michele! From what you described, it sounds like it's injuries are probably terminal. I have been seeing ray squirrels in my yard with distressing skin issues. Whats up?? I have two more rescues in the house that we're almost ready to be on their own and I wonder if they brought something in the house like a Mite or something. Many people consider these squirrels to be a nuisance as they will raid bird feeders. Thanks! If you can send a picture of what you are seeing it would be a big help because I would forward it to her and we could discuss what it might be. But, more often than not the area floods with serum, ( white blood cells,) to protect the opening in the skin. Testosterone causes their scrotum to swell and get purplish black in color. She would eat all I gave her, probably from boredom, but being blind, she was not getting enough exercise to burn off all the calories she was consuming. I have a photo. There is a safer and slower way to treat mites. I wish I could attach photo. I was told do one thing at a time and have done the Bactrim/with anti fungal cream best I can after but am afraid to proceed further, in case this is normal? Bill. Bill. Hello! Bill. I went to pick it up with my sweater so it wouldn't get hit by a car and it ended up scratching me. I was wondering if the colloidal silver is safe for other animals? As the weather gets warmer, they do less sleeping together, so the spreading of the mange slows down. Then place the box in a quiet area like in a garage or enclosed porch. Appreciate the response. Their preferred foods include conifer seeds and fungi, along with berries, seeds, flowers, and leaf buds. If you put food around his cage, other squirrels will be attracted and visit him. 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