Thursday 8 March 2012

MY LOVELY LITTLE SURPRISE!!!

Ok, so in yesterday's post I promised to have a surprise for you all today. Be prepared for loads of photo's!!!.




Many of you maybe wondering what these gorgeous little creature's are??? tails too long for puppies & kittens. Have you guessed???. They are newborn SQUIRRELS!!!!!!.

My lovely buddy Monica rang me yesterday morning asking me whether we could take it in turns between us looking after them (i'm on the Sunday eve to Thursday eve shift, she is Thurs to Sunday obviously). Monica has to work at a nursery and is now unable to take her wildlife rescues in with her so she was despairing that she would no longer be able to care for them. A few weeks ago we had a chat and decided to look after them between us. Its good as it also gives me a break as all of the newborns need 3 hourly feeds. As tiring as it can be it is amazing being able to look after these gorgeous babies. It's nice to know that you have a hand in helping them to survive.

These little one's had been abandoned by their Mummy, she was probably scared from the nest. Luckily someone found them and took them to the rescue centre. They are about 7 days old and still have their eyes closed. In about another 7 days they should start to open their eyes up. 

I am going to give you regular updates like I do the hedgehogs each year and hope you enjoy this journey with me. I have a feeling it is going to be another busy year with casualties and orphans. A job I am blessed to be a part of.

 INSTINCTIVELY THEY ALL HUDDLE UP TOGETHER FOR WARMTH & COMFORT


 ME AND MONICA THINK THAT THEY LOOK LIKE THE PINK PANTHER WHEN THEY ARE BABIES!!!
 FEED TIME
HAD TO GET MARTIN TO HOLD THIS LITTLE ONE BUT STILL COULDN'T TAKE A CLEAR PICTURE!
LOOK AT THAT BIG TUMMY!!!

 AT THE MOMENT THEY JUST HAVE SHORT DOWNY FUR WHICH FEELS LIKE VELVET
LOOK LIKE MINIATURE SUMO WRESTLERS!!!

Thought you might like these guys, aren't they cute!!!!. By the way there are two little girls and a boy. We are trying to think of names for them so if anyone has ideas please share. 

Oh by the way can you remember these little one's???


Monica, Brian & Willow were the baby hoglets I was weaning last year at the end of Summer. I am happy to say that they are all in hibernation at the rescue centre and should be ready to be released in nearby woodland April time. 

I promise to be back next week with an update and more pic's so that you can see them grow. I'm so excited being able to share this with you as it is not everyday we get to see these babies. I have only seen baby squirrels once at the centre so this is pretty new to me as well. 

Thank you for visiting and hope it was worth the wait.

Big hugs Clare xxx


17 comments:

  1. Oh gosh Clare they're so cute and so small! You're going to be busy with this little brood. Carol x

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  2. LOL what are you like! I have to say I thought they were rats at first glance. I'm sure these little guys will thrive now they're being cared for by you.The hedgies are just adorable, I'm hoping that mine will return this summer.

    Claire x

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  3. Claire your a wally, rats!!!! you make me laugh girl!! xxx

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  4. I have never seen a baby squirrel before Clare so this will be really interesting to watch. Glad the little hedgies are doing well.

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  5. Hello Clare. Oh wow, how cute are they and they are so lucky to have a wonderful adoptive Mum like you. You are such a lovely caring person, and they are definately going to have a great start to their young lives. *****You are a STAR*****
    Look forward to sharing their progress with you.
    Lots of love, Sandra xxx

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  6. OMG Clare!!!! Cuteness overload in this post. You are an amazing woman . . God bless you for the love and care you show these babies. I'll shall keep an eye out for the updates xx

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  7. Hi hun
    im just catching up, on my i have never seen a baby squirrel b4, how darn cute, gosh you both have your work cut out, pleased the hedgies are doing well, fantastic job you are doing my friend, sue,x

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  8. What absolutely super photos Clare!

    Its going to be a great time learning and watching them grow as you care and nurture them!

    Take care of you too though!
    Keryn x

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  9. WOW Clare, brilliant pics - how fab having them, please share more pics as they grow. Hugs, Claire x

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  10. How fab is this!!!! So so lovely to read this post!!

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  11. Oh Clare how fantabulous - baby squirrels look at the tiny wee things compared to a finger what a star you are these pics are amazing please keep them coming they are just too cute. Have not had time to think yet but Snap, Crackle and Pop is an early name guess!! All the best to you , the furbabies and hairless babies. Vee xx

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  12. Wow they are sooooh cute. Hugs Elaine

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  13. Awhh!! How cute are these? What Fabulous work you are doing...
    Chrissyxx

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  14. OMG Clare you are an amazing lady who shares a deep love of all animals, I am in awe of you looking after these baby squirrels, you are an angel, they are beautiful you and your friend are doing superb work, bless your heart.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  15. Hi Clare, wow never seen a baby one and wouldn't have guessed.
    What a super feeling you must get watching these little ones grow. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs Sue W.

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  16. Oh sweetie these are sooooooooo adorable awww they are lush I've never seen baby squirrels before & how lucky that you get to help raise them & looka fter them. Such a shame their mummy left them but at least they have you guys to care & love them. They are so squishy cute.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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