I heard that baby squirrels being trusting towards humans or actively seeking out humans can be a sign of them needing help, due to being seperated from their parent.
Did that happen?
Edit:
I did some research, baby squirels sitting on the ground is unusual, but can be part of the mother relocating nests. If you can and this is a wild squirel, it's best to observe for a couple of minutes, and check if mom comes to pick the baby up.
If you'd like to read more, I found this informative: https://squirrelforum.com/care-resources/
Or maybe you know more than me, in this case: Good job, and feel free to disregard :)
Yes, my neighbours had a nest in their chimney, which was removed. The babies and parents have taken up residence in a nearby tree. The adults let us get close too, but not this close!
We've been feeding them for years so we're not totally unfamiliar to them.
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KokusnussRitter@discuss.tchncs.de · 22 pts · 115d
I heard that baby squirrels being trusting towards humans or actively seeking out humans can be a sign of them needing help, due to being seperated from their parent. Did that happen?
Edit: I did some research, baby squirels sitting on the ground is unusual, but can be part of the mother relocating nests. If you can and this is a wild squirel, it's best to observe for a couple of minutes, and check if mom comes to pick the baby up. If you'd like to read more, I found this informative: https://squirrelforum.com/care-resources/
Or maybe you know more than me, in this case: Good job, and feel free to disregard :)
UnrefinedChihuahua@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 27 pts · 115d
Yes, my neighbours had a nest in their chimney, which was removed. The babies and parents have taken up residence in a nearby tree. The adults let us get close too, but not this close!
We've been feeding them for years so we're not totally unfamiliar to them.
KokusnussRitter@discuss.tchncs.de · 2 pts · 112d
Guess I misinterpreted the situation, sorry if I was pushy. Happy to hear the squirrels are okay :)
UnrefinedChihuahua@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 112d
You were not pushy and you provided valuable information! I wasn't clear in the post that everything with the squirrel itself was ok.
No apology needed! Thanks for looking out for the tan eggs.
NoSpotOfGround@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 115d
The fools!! Muhahahaha!
DaMonsterKnees@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 115d
Or so they would have you believe...
swelter_spark@reddthat.com · 3 pts · 115d
Goals.