Baby grey squirrel

[pisspuss]

Two have suddenly appeared in our garden. I have never seen babies this young on their own before.
One looks fine (feisty and timid), but the other seems to be blind. Not sure what to do - help!

[Farplace]

Can you get pictures? where are you based? If one of them is indeed blind, it would be better at a wildlife sanctuary with a licence to keep squirrels.

[healfdan]

I have just picked up on this so what I would expect to happen may have already happened. Often young squirrels (kittens) will fall from a drey due to misfortune or damage to the structure. A parent will usually locate the youngsters and carry them back to the drey or a standby drey. This usually occurs within an hour or so of the incident. If this has not occurred by now then seek advice from a local wildlife sanctuary.

[pisspuss]

Originally Posted by Farplace

Can you get pictures? where are you based? If one of them is indeed blind, it would be better at a wildlife sanctuary with a licence to keep squirrels.

In Rochdale. Do not really want to have to contact RSPCA cos they would just PTS. Not heard of any wildlife sanctuaries in this area, have you?

[Farplace]

There is a Rochdale Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary which has taken over from Three Owls Bird Sanctuary. not sure of contact details, but this is their facebook page. Rochdale Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary | Facebook
You can also contact St Tiggywinkles as they may have details of other local rescues. Welcome to Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital