We’ve had sunny days and cold nights here, and the heat panels and extra snuggy beds are in the outdoor enclosures. There haven’t been any new intakes since the 5 big kids arrived so I have more time to spend with everyone as individuals. Today was “leaves and grass enrichment”. And an entire hardboiled egg….
I spoke too soon about Tina and Berry starting their jobs at Chattahoochee Nature Center, but they are still hired. The past 2 weeks have been chock full of news, so read on! I transferred the 4 sweet squirrels to a rehabber who had squirrels and was set up to house and entertain them all….
Everyone is growing, but the opossums are still quite petite. The lack of proper nutrition has stunted their growth in most of their bodies, but not their ears! Some of the residents would prefer their photo not be taken (Cooter and Petunia) so you will have to imagine teenage opossums who are scared but getting…
Nothing but good news this week! Dolly, Lolly, Chip and Chup All four squirrels are gaining weight quickly and getting sleek and shiny. They ride around in my apron pockets sometimes. Tonight they came out of the pocket for the first time and peeked and poked around from the safety of my lap and shoulders….
The Pitiful Possum Pentad are improving incrementally. They have a lot of catching up they need to do. All the bunnies are released (note to self, check all edges of older enclosures for rotten wood easily chewed by tiny rabbits). The 4 youngest squirrels have opened their eyes and a wren is staying while their…
All opossums are released! I repeat, all opossums are released! Except the tiny 5 that came in yesterday, who will spend the winter here. Bunnies will go soon, they are being “hardened off” in an outside pen. I have 4 squirrels which is a perfectly fine number, and I do not need more, thank you…
9 tiny opossums, 1 newborn armadillo, a small bunny, and 4 recovering adult opossums. I know more are on their way! Winky, named because he has limited vision in one eye, was released in a great area. He will be supported with food and shelter if he desires. Thank you Angel for providing him a…
Baby season has started. I’ve fielded calls about orphaned or displaced squirrels, injured rabbit kits, and the first opossum joeys of 2024 have arrived. The first calls of the year: Bunnies Don’t kidnap bunnies! They do not do well in rehabilitation and there are multiple ways to keep them safe, in the nest where they…
Winter is the quiet season for wildlife rehabilitators and this February has been like most others. A few injured adults, and a handful of baby squirrels, who will start coming in full force any day now. Three wee baby squirrels An injured adult male opossum A cold-stunned Mexican freetail bat An injured crow came in…
300 patients! Plus at least 3 times that many phone calls, texts and emails about wildlife in need. What a year! Barred Owl Before I break down the statistics for 2023, here’s patient #300, a female Barred owl who was hit by a car. I treated her with anti-inflammatories, nutritious mice, and rest, and transferred…
