Almonds are OK for squirrels, in or out of the shell doesn't matter. Regularly, I leave some food for wild red squirrels in a garden (hazelnuts and walnuts. I volunteer in wildlife rehabilitation and have a new squirrel problem i hope you can help with. Not wild about pnuts either which I know aren't the best for them. If so how can I get it to him without harming the birds? Yeah, you've really got hammered out there this winter. Bill, Hi For me, it was overfeeding my blind squirrel. I let them run around the house but I do have a dog that would eat it so we have play times, my babies are put up safely after, play and sleep He was doing fine the past 3 days but today it's like he's not feeling good at all. Hi, I've been feeding the squirrels, birds (The Jay is a amazing bird) and a hedgehog for as long as I can remember. There are five dark and two white or buff stripes that run the length (5.5 to 6.5inches) of their reddish-gray and brown bodies to the rump where an obvious red patch is located (source). I have been feeding wild squirrels sunflower seeds and peanuts. D. I got it off the internet. Key Characteristics: Douglas squirrels are recognized by their dark brownish gray back, tawny orange belly, and white eye ring. This type of ground squirrel is very inconspicuous. I've thought of having him fixed maybe to calm him. When he was smaller we would take him out and let him play in a tree for a while but others suggested that if we were going to have to keep him over the winter it was probably better not to let him outside. I've never noticed any major shedding in the spring. Bill. He has one eye, the right, that is large and red. Thank you. :>) ItsItalso on my back, arms and face. They are pretty smart. They eat seeds, nuts, berries, insects, birds, and lizards, grasses, and fungi and their large cheek pouches allow them to store and carry larger quantities of food with them to their nests. It is also effected by their intake of salt. Of the seven methods he determined to be the best, he concluded that storing a slice of onion in the bag with the avocado after it has been cut, worked the best. They take care of a patient with head lice or scabies and come out of the room itching all over, even though they wore gloves while examining them and washed their hands before and after the exam. They grow hair really quickly. Hi Jessica! they are outside living in a palm tree and they are getting more wild. Bill, Just trying to figure out the easiest/best way to make sure the squirrels get what they need, and that it's going to do the job. Thank you so much for any advice you can give. Around its eyes is a noticeable white eye ring, and its tail is bushy with a touch of white. Its also been introduced to parts of the West. Today is Monday, December 8th. She doesnt have red patches like the squirrel pictured. Could anyone help us out please? Celery Good morning, I am reading comments from others about squirrels & appreciate it so much. I use an Incandescent grow light bulb in a clip-on utility light, and shine it on Lucky's cage 6 to 8 hours a day. I am from India, i have a palm squirrel. Read all about them here:White Tailed Antelope Ground Squirrels (aka..Hiking in Las Vegas!). Or can you recommend size dimensions? The Lodgepole chipmunk has a variety of common names including: Tahoe chipmunk, Sequoia chipmunk, Mt. They can't take more than two steps without having to stop and scratch or chew at themselves; sometimes they almost look like they're having spasms from the itching, their whole bodies just jump and twitch. Thanks! The ring drops off, seals shut at the ends and becomes a cocoon for the developing eggs. But, more often than not the area floods with serum, ( white blood cells,) to protect the opening in the skin. A local vet said to try some clavamox to see if it helped. The idea is to spread out the treated nuts far enough, that the chances of a single squirrel finding more than two treated nut is greatly reduced. They are found as far west as the Mississippi River and as far south as Florida. Hi, Nisha! It also could be a skin fungus. The bolder ones will eventually even take them from your hand. It's very itchy w white skin tone bald spots. Squirrels were designed for the trees, but I fully understand why people would want to keep them. First of all, thank you so much for keeping your wonderful and very informative website. Aside from the coconut is there anything else that you would recommend. Bill, Hello, My Vet gave me some Revolution to put on her. If you could send a picture of what you are seeing on your squirrel to SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I would be happy to evaluate and comment. Two weeks ago he was a beautiful, healthy-looking guy! If you watch a squirrel that has Warbles through binoculars, you can actually see the larvae moving through the breathing hole! Bill. I doubt that they would eat them either. I don't know what to do the grief of her loss is so great. There are two substances in coconut that are antiviral as well as colloidal silver. Most offer a one day class that makes you eligible to rehab baby squirrels. Thanks again! The remote, difficult terrain where the Alaska marmot lives combined with the fact that they hibernate for so long has resulted in minimal studies being performed on this species. She taught me so much. Is my dog at risk since she was chewing on this squirrel? If you send me an e-mail at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com and request the light treatment for thinning hair I'll send you links that show the light I use and the brand of bulb. Would you recommend adding it to the veggie squares? It contains Lauric Acid that kills a fungus. We are new at this. Hope Bill can shed some light on this. Great horned owl. The only time he slept in his little box was at night. In S. Ontario, Canada, if that makes a difference. Raw coconut has Lauric and Capric acid. The zebra duiker is a small antelope found in the Ivory Coast and other parts of Africa. Hi Shannon! I cant keep them apart - though they seem to have shunned him anyway. Hi there The Western Gray is listed as Threatened in Washington. We have a female fox squirrel who has no hair on one side of her body and the skin has turned a dark dark grayish brown and I know this isn't normal. can the squirrels mommy and daddy carry skin mites from them? Bill. I do have a light for vitamin D I use in winter months for them. I feed about 20 wild chipmunks and ground squirrels plus 3 pine squirrels and a number of "fox" squirrels. There's no red marks and scabbing, just no hair suddenly. They have white feet, a white underbelly, and some platinum foxes have a white ring around their necks. But, most times the itch you experience when you are around an animal that is infested with such things, is purely psychosomatic. 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. Most squirrels like avocado, but you will find a few who don't. Ring-necked snakes are secretive, nocturnal snakes, so are rarely seen during the day time. To be clear, I didn't plan to toss treated nuts around the yard and hope for the best. please suggest some medicine Thanks for any advice you can provide! Regards, Justin, Hi Justin! Hi, Kathie! Read: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23257726 This year, she forgot, and now all her favorite squirrels are covered with Warbles! I found a baby eastern grey squirrel. You can send a picture to SquirrelNutrition@yahoo.com and I'll take a look at it. Kind of like the commercials for Psoriasis, "Oh, my psoriasis is so much better because of Blah-Blah medication!" Interesting that it may be self inflicted! They spread by spores so, yes, a fungus can be transmitted. Keep me posted as to whether it works so that I can help others with the same problems. There is another that may have a small bald spot on it's back and the underside of his tail seems not to have much hair. "The kids started calling it 'Santa Squirrel' because of the white fur around its neck," Fernquist told ABC News today. i feed squirrels in my patio area, i see one male that seems to have tumors on the end of his penis, flesh bumps, he doesnt look well. I wasn't concerned with rabies as she wasn't agressive, and I know I have an extremely rare chance of that. They made a dray in my Oak tree and have been living in it but no longer come down to eat in the cool of the morning or evening, but rather come down in mid day when it is hot and all other squirrels are splatting and snoozing in the tops of the trees. I noticed hair missing on both hind quarters on my one squirrel. One thing I've found that calms squirrels, or any animal down, is Brewer's yeast. I think my Squirrel Loki has ring worm. Dark glass prevents the solution from reacting to light, which silver does. I use pecan half's because it give a nice broad surface and the grooves hold the oil well. Thanks in advance for your time and help. Then maybe u can tell me whats wrong with him do u have a email adress. I bought some Ivermectrin and am wondering how safe it would be to make a spray solution and spray the sunflower seeds that they eat. I'll help you any way I can. I am going to start this article off with the list and descriptions of all of the types of squirrels found in the United States. Not red or flaky, just bald. So, it's a win-win for the squirrel. Sometimes they are so busy with other animals that they will gladly farm out orphaned squirrels, especially if you are willing to take on the financial responsibility of raising it. I don't want them to contract what these squirrels have. Below 76 degrees it starts turning solid. can humans carry the mites from dermatophytosis? If there is as much blood as you describe, he may be getting anemic already. Bill, Hello I just purchased your invermectin paste to treat what I think is a case of mange in one of my backyard squirrels I have pictures and videos and half of this poor guys hair is gone. Its one Robin mainly but every once in a while I see the 2 of them together for a short time but they are looking for worms I believe. I have a 3 months old male Indian palm squirrel he was eating fine until today morning, but suddenly he has stopped eating his food and i have noticed sum rashes on his back and head. Bill. Hi Randy! We have been taking care of a baby squirrel for 2 weeks and he has a spot under his arm that is getting worse. There are 65 species of squirrels in the United States. If this is mange do I need to be concerned? Overgrown teeth need to be trimmed. Bill. Bill. Bill, Hey Nikki! Sets with similar terms. In all my 70 years I've never seen this before. He will perk up now and then, open his eyes. Chard I have hundreds of birds eating out of my feeders but the squirrels look so bad that I took the feeders down. Im looking forward to trying coconut. We take our resident blind squirrel out into the sunlight as often as we can, but it becomes very difficult in winter. When we turn him out to exercise (two to three times a day inside the house 1-3hrs at a time) he runs and plays like he always has occasionally stopping to clean and groom himself. You try to find a possible cause and try to correct that. Thanks for ur quick response about Fred. His belly and area around his rectum are inflamed, and even a bit bloody. Ringneck Snake. Also, unlike most squirrels, they are nocturnal. I can't guarantee that this would do anything for squirrel pox, because I have never treated a squirrel with this problem. Apparently, to preserve protein, the hair follicles shut down and the hair quits growing and falls out. If you send me a picture at SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com I could better comment. The babygirl did not done this on purpose or making a fight as they were so good together. Thanks for everything! They feed on seeds, nuts, tree buds, berries, fungi, leaves and twigs, as well as the occasional birds eggs and nestlings. Her sores were healing and shes herself again. That's how I happened to meet my associate in SriLanka, (Shanaz.) So, our squirrels are generally our squirrels. It is the time of year to shed winter fur but complete baldness is not normal. The predominant color of the summer coat varies from yellowish brown-grey to dark brown, often with a reddish tinge. My baby is itchy and has lost most of the hair in the creases where his legs meet his belly. Hi Bill i have 3 squirrels 3 months old they have mange I guess, their skin is red and wrinkly and their is whiite stuff around their eyes and loosing their hair. Thank you in advance! There are four different species of antelope squirrels and they are well adapted to high heat environments. I am not worried about her in particuilar as ALL the squirrels have suddenly disappeared, not only her. Is there anything simple she can do to try to help him? I would be so devestated if she developed rickets. Hi Suzie! Should I see improvement by now? One was definitely thinning hair & the other has thinning spots on his sides & has definite scabs.the others are bald or balding in a strip that runs down the middle of their backs. Do I need to worry about not only these two but that they may pass it to the healthy ones? Usually eye discharge or conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria. There is a way to get a squirrel to take food from you, but it takes some time. Shop here: https://genuine-haarlem-oil.com/shop I do hope I hear from you soon, I am looking for any and all advice I can get. Over a period of 4 to 6 months without sufficient calcium, a squirrel's body will start pulling calcium from it's bones to support this growth of teeth. The Northern Idaho ground squirrel may be the same or a different species as the Southern Idaho ground squirrel. When you get the hole fixed, it might be a good idea to keep a little pile of egg shells outside your chicken coop. In contrast to the ubiquitous eastern gray squirrel, the western gray squirrels range is limited to the Pacific Northwest. Here they live near the edges of boreal and temperate forests. William, I just got so lucky. They will also eat fruit, eggs, and berries. Their ears are tiny and somewhat circular" ( source ). Thanks! I had brought him to a vet specializing in squirrels, who diagnosed him with cancer! Hi, I'd treat this creature with anti-biotics via a peanut/peanut butter tube I have mounted. Otherwise it will get real slimy, and lose the good stuff if it sits in the refrigerator!) It truly touches my heart and soul to see the love and trust he has for me. We have never tamed the squirrels (only the chipmunks so far) but I am very concerned because we live in Canada and the winters can get pretty harsh. They do grow out of it, usually by the time they wean. In the meantime, they are naked as a Jaybird except for tufts of hair on their head and on their feet. Or a reason why he would do this? Other than that,the only other thing would be to have it evaluated by a Veterinarian. I have a rescued cat that I took in 16 years ago. But he won't leave them alone. Do you have any suggestions? I won't be able to catch and administer meds to that number of animals. You are either dealing with a skin infection,( which antibiotics will help,) or it is the skin/hair fungus that I describe in this Blog. Bigger bird Predator Red tail. You could try a "snuggle buddy" which is a small rice bag that we heat in the microwave. Bill. Just like I mentioned above, you do this weekly and watch for results. I do have a squirrel trap (very useful for catching feral kittens), but these squirrels are in no way tame. Last December my fiancee brought home a injured near dead 6 month old squirrel. Could it be a bot fly infestation? The American red squirrel has a reddish coat, a white underside, white rings around the eyes, and tufted ears in the winter. I think raccoon and opossum also have mange . your website is very good for me. Eventually, you will get every affected squirrel treated and on it's way to being cured. Can you let me know the cost and how to give you my address? The most common organism is staphylococcus. Oral and topical Raw coconut oil and topical application of Ionic Silver. They come and go, and they get skin ailments a lot, where it looks mangey and then clears up. Would greatly appreciate any advice! While these are typically burrowing animals they have been known to make nests in trees. What could be the issue? NOTHING lives in the back yard so I can't release him here. Bill. God Bless you for caring! My e-mail is SquirrelNutrition@Yahoo.com. She says that even though she loses the "fingers" on her front paws she will be able to function normally. Squirrels have to chew on hard objects to keep their teeth wore down. I tend to like less is more theory but would love to know your thoughts. At the age of 5, girls in the Karen (or Kayan) and Padaung tribes of Myanmar are fitted with their first rings. Its rabbit there , deers , opossum, raccoon , 2 wild cats will they have it too now in and of March ? Ill send you pics in a seperate email of pasquallie. What I found about this method, was that the avocado took on some of the onion taste, which didn't appeal to my squirrels. It's on our Squirrel Mall on our website. Hi Pracks, They all are fed well and have water. My husband and I rescued a 3-4 week old squirrel that had fallen out of a tree after a hurricane. Bill. She ate right out of my hand and was VERY hungry. MaryLou Bill. Thanks In Advance, Hi Sheila! White Tailed Antelope Ground Squirrels (aka..Hiking in Las Vegas! Unlike albinism, it is a reduction in all types of skin pigment, not just melanin. Hope this helped! It will kill the mites as effectively as Ivermec, without any side effects. Is it possible for you to send me picture(s) of what is going on so I could evaluate and give my opinion? My captive squirrel looks rather funny, because being inside the house, her winter coat resembles a turtle shell on her back and doesn't grow dense all over. But lately he has driven himself to seizures doing flips trying to nip at his skin towards his hind quarters. I have squirrels about 15 - 16 weeks as best as I can guess. Dont miss this:Are Squirrels Territorial? Bill. My mother is an avid birdwatcher and has feeders in her yard. The poor guys have what originally looked to be swollen puncture injuries. I saw one guy making a delivery actually hand feed it. Besides the mites that affect squirrels can only be transferred by direct contact, they have to be on a warm body and squirrels transmit them by sleeping together. They are rarely seen during daylight hours. Colloidal Silver 10 PPM sprayed topically on the bald spots and a teaspoonful in the drinking water will also work against a fungus and support the immune system. Yes, I know. 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. The way to tell if it is Bot Flies, is that the Warbles or bumps have a hole in them where the larvae sticks its butt out the breathe! They are all wonderful! I made a video many years ago about "How Squirrels Stay Warm In Winter," You can view it at I'm contacting the animal control on Mon. They ask us to allow up to two weeks for shipment, because they make all kinds of wood products. She ended up making a home in my yard somewhere and for a year she would come and play and feed with me almost everyday. I'm the Entomologist at the National Gallery of Art in Washington , DC. It's birthing season, and we are swamped with advice and recipe requests! 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