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benzinha,
I'm so happy to hear you say that you place the nest back into the tree and watch! Many people mean well, but just immediately take the babies away not knowing the mom will most likely come back. And as far as your brother, that's too kewl!!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 3, 2005 at 9:11 PM
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spit, I'm one for placing nests back up high in trees, etc. and then
sitting and watching for a few hours, hidden to see if Mom finds it. If not, I take it back. Moms do so much better than I do with itty bitty things. The heartbreak of saving itty bitty things who can't help you in the fight. Sigh.......
My brother used to go to court as a lawyer with a tiny itty bitty kitten in a box with a furry toy to keep it warm and feed it right in court. Crazy, no? He'd find them in the bushes next to their dead mommies sometimes. Life is cruel and special and full of love ops, no?
posted by
benzinha
on August 3, 2005 at 3:18 PM
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Taps,
I know, but yeah, they can. I've raised many of them at such a young age and they release just fine. I just have to make sure they learn how to nest and forage for food. I usually release them at 6 months of age. I make sure to not let them get too domesticated, especially to become friendly with my dogs. They need to be wary of larger animals in the wild. It's a long process, but usually successful!
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 6:16 PM
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Spitfire, You wouldn't think something that young could live away from its real mom.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 2, 2005 at 5:55 PM
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mcbreeze,
sguggies? Cute!
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 5:40 PM
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Oh, Mia!! You're so sweet!
Thank you. Actually, I know I'm really not being selfish, per se, it's just honestly really hard for me when they're that young and need to be fed every 2 hours. I can handle it at home, but at work, it's hard. I get too busy and I'm late on feedings. It really is easier with the ones I have to only feed every 4 hours.
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 5:39 PM
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How cute spitfire
that`s the first time we`ve ever seen a baby squirrel, i call them sguggies how cute, i luv it.
posted by
mcbreeze
on August 2, 2005 at 4:46 PM
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Spitfire
Maybe your still sad about Stan...or don't want to get attached again to something this quickly....or maybe because you just went through this recently...but I don't think it's selfish at all...you are the best animal mommy I know. Probably the bets mommy in general or at least I that's the vibe I get from you.
posted by
MiaElla
on August 2, 2005 at 7:56 AM
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Temple,
I didn't even hear my phone ring. Sorry. I'll call you in a second, but I gotta get my ass to bed ASAP.
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 1:42 AM
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So...
How does
***MATSI*** like her new cage? Answer your phone....I want to ask you something you weenieface. xoxo :)
posted by
Temple
on August 2, 2005 at 1:28 AM
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Temple,
Yup. Not too much drama added to the
LINDSEY situation.
The Roomba situation is under control. I think. Well, so far. I dunno. And yes, I'll tell Nick you said hi. hehe
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 1:26 AM
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Oh, Sass,
I'm sorry it didn't make it. You can call me any time for advice, though!
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 1:22 AM
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Spiffy
OMG.. I just got a look at her too..We all better RUN!!! Only Mark! LOL...
posted by
Offy
on August 2, 2005 at 1:20 AM
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Quirky,
I miss my Stanley, too.
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 1:20 AM
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OBP,
It's always hard to tell at such a young age. If she's strong, yeah, she'll survive as long as she gets proper care. I always make sure they are properly cared for if I'm not the one raising them. I totally trust the person I'm giving her to tomorrow.
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 1:18 AM
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Rach,
Yeah, I normally wouldn't pass her off, but right now, yup. I just can't commit to every 2 hour feedings. I am perfectly willing to start up again next "infant squirrel season." This season is just
not good 4 me!
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 1:16 AM
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Oh, shit, Ariala....
I just saw the pic Mark posted of that so-called woman. K, so yeah, I'm scared. Run. Run away. Run fast and far away!!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 1:14 AM
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Ariala,
Ignore blackcat and Mark. They're just trying to freak you out. Takes more than that, though!
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 1:13 AM
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blackcat,
Yeah, Gotcha loud n' clear! hehe
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 1:11 AM
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HolyG,
I know! But ya gotta luv 'em anyway! Kinda.
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 1:09 AM
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Ariala,
I knew she looked familiar!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 1:08 AM
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Whacky46
LOL! I know! Isnit weird??
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 2, 2005 at 1:07 AM
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wow, the quarter does look bent....
so little bitty....it must be hard to feed her....I'm glad you don't have to do it along with Matsi and the Roomba drama....tooooo much (say hi to Nick...)
posted by
Temple
on August 1, 2005 at 11:06 PM
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Very sweet
My kids found a baby squirrel that looks similar to this one, but it was smaller. Unfortunately it didn't make it, despite our attempts at keeping it alive. A neighbor cat killed the mother while it was giving birth. I only wish that I had your experience with these cutie pies.
posted by
Sherri_G
on August 1, 2005 at 10:43 PM
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I sure hope it grows some hair soon--and grows a few more inches! I still miss your Stanley stories so much...
posted by
Julia.
on August 1, 2005 at 9:09 PM
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Spiffy
OMG... what a little baby..will it be OKAY? It looks too tiny!!
posted by
Offy
on August 1, 2005 at 7:36 PM
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Awww! So tiny and cute!
I don't blame you for passing her onto someone else, though.
posted by
RachelAnna
on August 1, 2005 at 7:33 PM
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Mark, hahahahaha, Nasty with a capital N!
posted by
Ariala
on August 1, 2005 at 7:27 PM
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Ari... LOL... well... it does! LOL... can we put it back and let it cook
for a while..? LOL
posted by
-blackcat
on August 1, 2005 at 7:23 PM
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Ariala ~ Why bother?
Three days of our ALL PAIN NO BRAIN physical fitness program and you'll have the body women love and men fear.
Keyword being "fear". Humana-humana-humana!
posted by
mark2556
on August 1, 2005 at 7:23 PM
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blackcat, ewww! LOL
posted by
Ariala
on August 1, 2005 at 7:18 PM
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Mark, LOL...now you're scaring me...I've been lifting weights lately.
posted by
Ariala
on August 1, 2005 at 7:14 PM
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it looks a little undercooked... if you know what I mean... LOL
posted by
-blackcat
on August 1, 2005 at 7:09 PM
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Ariala ~ Don't be absurd.
We only work with humans.
Well, sort of.
posted by
mark2556
on August 1, 2005 at 7:06 PM
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They sho ain't very cute until they have hair!
posted by
Holy_Grail
on August 1, 2005 at 7:05 PM
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Yes, something that might have been dropped at the Mark2556 Behavioral
Center for laboratory use. 
posted by
Ariala
on August 1, 2005 at 6:54 PM
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Sure is small...
How did you bend the quarter?
posted by
Whacky
on August 1, 2005 at 6:53 PM
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Ariala,
They kind of look like little aliens, don't they?
posted by
SpitFire70
on August 1, 2005 at 6:45 PM
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Wow, I've never seen a baby squirrel before! Fascinating, but a little
ugly still. LOL
posted by
Ariala
on August 1, 2005 at 6:40 PM
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