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- Animals | Deer | Educational Animals | Fran Kitchen | Nature | Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation
Do Not Bother The Fawns!
Unless they are roaming and non-stop vocalizing for several hours, they are being cared for (Mother is not far away). PLEASE LEAVE THEM ALONE! Deer are giving birth now and I’ve been getting calls non-stop about fawns, so I want to get this message out to everyone. PLEASE SHARE. If you see a fawn in…
- Bald Eagles | Birds | Deer | Fran Kitchen | Mackinaw | Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation | Porcupine | Throwback Thursday | Wildlife | Wildlife Story
Forever In My Mind
Back in the early 90’s, Ron and I traveled to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to release a rehabilitated baby porcupine. On our journey to the UP, we camped at a state park near Mackinaw. The park ranger saw the Operation Orphan sign on the camper and was curious, so he came over to talk…
Our phone was ringing all day yesterday and started back up at 5:30am this morning due to yesterday’s storm coming through and knocking out baby birds and squirrels from their nests. If the babies aren’t injured here are a few steps to take that will help get the babies back with their mother…
FOR BIRDS: If you can reach the nest, put them back in the tree. If you cannot find or reach the nest, place the babies in a plastic bowl ** BE SURE TO CUT HOLES IN THE BOTTOM or the birds will drown if it rains. ** FOR SQUIRRELS: Place babies at the base of…
- Baby Season | Fran Kitchen | Spring | Weasel | Wildlife
This weasel was brought in by a couple that found him in their drive covered in mud.
They were certain that the cat had had it. I did not expect him to make it thru the night but he is 3 days into my care and taking formula and already has a sassy attitude. He will be a population controller. Milk belly! It is full! 😂🤣
Red Tail Hawk
This female Red Tail Hawk was brought in the first week of February. She had a broken wing. It was to late in the day to get her to Dr Riggs so first thing the next morning I took her to him. The day after I took her to Dr Riggs office she laid an…
- 80s | coyote | Deer | Fran Kitchen | Kimbolton | Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation | Wildlife Story
Pool Party
In the late 80’s, my husband, Ron, and I came home from a Memorial Day camping trip. I was tired after unloading the camper, so I went upstairs for an early soak in the bathtub. After getting into my night clothes I had my mind all set for a quiet, relaxing evening. Anyone that knows…
