Baby squirrel found? You should do that immediately

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München – A small creature with reddish-brown fur lies on the ground in the garden. It’s far too young to run away. What to do if you find such a baby squirrel?

A young squirrel is helpless and needs human care in an emergency.  (icon picture)

A young squirrel is helpless and needs human care in an emergency. (symbol image) © Boris Roessler/dpa

Destroyed nests are the most common reason a helpless squirrel pup is lying on the ground.

“Therefore, when working on the balcony and in the garden as well as when felling trees, you should always pay attention to the so-called kobel and protect them,” explains biologist Ursula Bauer from aktion tier e. v.

Birds and stormy weather can also be dangerous for the animals.

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If you find a squirrel in need of help but apparently uninjured, it is best to form a round replacement nest from a piece of fabric directly at the place where you found it or at the foot of a nearby tree.

The baby animal is protected against hypothermia with a hot-water bottle (not too hot!), then it’s time to wait. “Very often, the squirrel mother looks for her offspring and takes them to another den,” says Bauer. The animals always create several nests at the same time and are not homeless if one is destroyed.

However, if the mother does not show up, you have to take care of the first aid yourself. Very young squirrels that are still naked and with their eyes still closed should be turned over to experts immediately.

There is no need to be afraid: you can touch the animals, they have neither rabies nor other diseases that can be transmitted to humans.

Slightly older young animals can also be easily helped by laypeople: the baby should be wrapped in soft towels and covered in a box. A hot water bottle is also important here.

You can then use a syringe to administer a mixture of fennel tea, dextrose (or honey) and a pinch of salt to the animal drop by drop. The breathing must then be “tickled” with a handkerchief to make it easier. In this >>> video, the correct supply is well described.

After first aid, you should contact a squirrel club to discuss how to proceed. The rescue stations are usually overcrowded and volunteers are already at their limit. It would therefore be of great help if the finder participated in the maintenance.

Under https://www.eichhörnchen-in-not.de there are helpful contact details of rescue centers throughout Germany. When looking for a station, the nationwide squirrel service phone also helps 070020020012.

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