This post is in honor of all the squirrel mamas on the planet! I have so much respect for the incredible job they do! To keep the babies, usually three or more, fed, warm, sheltered and nurtured is a tall order for any mom!
I am in awe of their perseverance, dedication, and just all around good common sense! It is one thing to take care of babies in a warm house... I imagine it is quite a challenge having to deal with rain, wind, temperature extremes, predators, cars, and other variables!
God Bless All Mama Squirrels!
At this time, I have the honor and privilege to care for three infant squirrels that were orphaned when their nest came down in north Austin last month. Keeping up with the feedings every 4-5 hours round the clock, in addition to keeping them at just the right temperature, stimulating them to go to the bathroom, and cuddling them just like a squirrel mama would do is almost a full time job!
I am in awe and appreciation of nature's way of nurturing it's infants in the wild! One thing I know for sure, I am hard pressed to do all that a mama squirrel does for her young!
I am in awe and appreciation of nature's way of nurturing it's infants in the wild! One thing I know for sure, I am hard pressed to do all that a mama squirrel does for her young!
Whether human or squirrel,
it makes no difference...
the bond between a
mother and her young is a powerful one. When my
29 years ago, I remember waking up in the middle of the night always just a few seconds before she did so I could nurse her. It was like magic... we were so connected. And now, when it's time to feed the baby squirrels in the wee hours, no matter how tired I am, I automatically wake up at exactly the right time to
the bond between a
mother and her young is a powerful one. When my
daughter was born over
29 years ago, I remember waking up in the middle of the night always just a few seconds before she did so I could nurse her. It was like magic... we were so connected. And now, when it's time to feed the baby squirrels in the wee hours, no matter how tired I am, I automatically wake up at exactly the right time to
feed them! A mother's love never ends!
I totally agree. Bless those mothers squirrels:)
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ReplyDeleteI just now noticed your comment! I went to your site and saw the picture of Wheezer. What a sweetie. Is he still around?
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ReplyDeleteim a mom of a son and daughter!! three wks. ago while cutting firewood we came across a squirrel nest....two babies but no momma...i warmed em in my hand and put em in the nest and watched for momma from a distance.......i ended up taken the two baby boys in and have loved every moment they are so helpleess..dont even have their eyes open yet......bless those momma squirrels!!! we live in a beautiful woided area here in Lewis co...kentucky and love feeding an watching all of tthe squirrels.....theres a bunch of em here:) im glad that i was able to keep the little fellers healthy cause this is the firrst time for me mothering baby squirrels....im already attached but i know i have to do whats best for them... bless you......mandy cropper from kentucky caring for baby squirrels.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, Mandy! A baby squirrel changes our hearts in such a way that we are never the same after that! What a wonderful blessing to nurture and love these babies! Thank you for doing this important job!!!
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