Baby groundhog update:
With proper nutrition they grow like bad weeds! 𤣠â Fran Kitchen
Wildlife
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We received more baby groundhogs in this week!
They were one week old and still havenât lost their cord. These little ones were not maintaining their body temperature when they arrived and sadly we lost one, but the rest are doing well today!â¤ď¸ If babies eyes are closed and get to cold for to long it can cause internal damage and it can…
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You thought we posted some cuteness yesterdayâŚwhat do you think of these? ⌠three week old opossums. â¤ď¸â¤ď¸â¤ď¸â¤ď¸
Important: If you find a dead female opossum, check inside her pouch to see if she has babies. If she does, it is very important to remove the surviving babies off of her nipples ASAP to prevent them from ingesting rancid milk. As the motherâs milk goes sour after she is dead. â Fran Kitchen
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We have a little cuteness for you today!
Seven groundhog babies, one brought in alone and six from a liter. I also have one more that is a little older and aggressive. Enjoy! â Fran Kitchen A groundhog’s âjob” is to act as a primary excavator and soil engineer in its habitat, which has significant effects on the surrounding environment. As dedicated foragers…
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Todayâs animal this baby season is a baby Black Phase Grey Squirrel.
These pictures were taken the day they were brought in. They were thinner then they should have been, an indication mom was no longer around. This black squirrel is not a true black squirrel. If you look up the black squirrel from Canada they look different. Grey squirrels come in various shades of grey. Black…
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Itâs always pretty cool when we get in an animal that we donât see too often.
This baby season was one of them, can you guess what animal this is?⌠If you guessed a Vole , youâre right! Unfortunately, after 7 days of working to keep it alive, it aspirated and Fran lost him. đ˘ Voles are mainly vegetarians and aerate the ground. They are food for predators and play a…
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We thought our followers would enjoy seeing some of the babies that come into our facility during baby season â First up, baby opossums. Enjoy!
Many people have no lost love for opossum. They do, however, have their purpose. They eat dead animals and those often have diseases. They donât contract those diseases; instead, they prevent the spread of diseases by cleaning things up. You are a healthier person because of the opossum. Photo credit: Dana Giron You can find…
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We thought you would like a little entertainment today đ
Stimulation including interactive stimulation is very important for the animals that Fran rehabilitates. This red squirrel does not slow down and loves his wheel! 𤣠Next step for this little guy is that he is ready to move to a large outdoor cage.
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This turtle died because of the trash humans allow in the waterways.
This is why @oparun / riverkeepersohio.com is so passionate about mitigating and picking up trash. Itâs not just the turtles, its the geese, ducks, and other wildlife that suffer⌠not to mention humans.
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CLOSED FOR VACATION
Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation (Fran Kitchen) will be closed September 12, 2024 until October 1, 2024. Fran is going on a much needed vacation!! đ Baby animals will still be with her while she is away and during her trip she will be picking up an unreleasable fox that will be used in education and…
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Itâs been an insane year so far for animal admissions! As of yesterday, weâve had 564 animal brought in. Whew! No wonder I am tired! đ¤Łđ
Thank God that I have my husband Ron to help me answer the phones (we can literally get over a 150-200 calls per day during baby season or bad weather) while I am doing all the things that need done to care for, feed, clean and house the animals. Not to mention running back and…
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Least Weasel getting his exercise!
Remember the Least Weasel we posted about earlier in the month? He is almost full grown, does not like to be picked up and will be learning how to hunt for his own food soon. He also enjoys running his wheel, as you can see. 𤣠â Fran
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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…
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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! đđ¤Ł
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On a day that was pouring down rain. I got a call about a baby groundhog that was on a sidewalk outside a dorm at Kent State.
It was under seven (7) days old and itâs toes were still fused together. At first I thought he had been washed out of itâs den from all the rain. After inspecting the little guy, I found three small puncture holes. Two on the shoulder and one on its back hip, which indicates a predator,…
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To everyone that has supported Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation in any way I want to say a big THANK YOU. My work could not go on without your support.
Iâd like to share a few updates and some of our needs as the year moves ahead. BIRDS: We are now taking birds once again. Because of Avain Influenza we were not able to take in birds during 2022 and up until October of 2023. My facility is on a city lot and we simply…
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OOWR T-Shirts for Sale!
All proceeds go to caring for and feeding the animals that come into our facility. Details: $20 each Colors: Blue or Pink Sizes: 2X-Large, X-Large, Large, Medium and Small To Order: 1. Call 330-745-2947 to place your order. Or 2. Place an order via Paypal paypal.me/oowr Indicate in the comments the size and colors you…
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Is the animal really an orphan?
If you have an orphan or uninjured animal please call me directly at 330-745-2947 as I DO NOT MONITOR FB messages on a regular basis and I don’t want an animal in need to suffer. NOTE: I do not have an answering machine because we get so many calls that I am unable to return…
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A Squirrel’s Nest up close
This is a Squirrel’s Nest up close. There is a soft, cushioned area in the middle for the babies but the outer part is made of artfully placed sticks that are intertwined. Pretty impressive architecture. Photo taken by Dana Giron
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ATTENTION FRIENDS: Avian Influenza
Please be advised because Avian Influenza is still in Ohio and the fact that we do not have the space at our facility to quarantine we are not taking birds this year. I was informed earlier today that there is a rumor going around that we are not taking birds because we can not afford…
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Friends, the rain last night most likely flooded bunny nests!
If you find babies in nests with water please use rags or paper towels and suck up the water. Dry the babies and place them in a box until later today when the nest is drier. Cover and leave them alone. Mom will not return to them until later today. Thank you!
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We are getting a lot of calls from people who are finding baby birds on the ground.
In most cases these are fledglings exploring and learning how to fly. Momma is close by watching from afar. Unless these birds are obviously injured, LEAVE THEM ALONE! They are still dependent on their parents to teach them survival skills such as danger awareness, foraging for food and migration routes. – Fran Kitchen REMEMBER: Warmth…
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Baby Season | Bunnies | Educational Animals | Fran Kitchen | groundhog | Rabbits | Squirrel | Wildlife
We’ve been doing something new!
The last several Thursdays Operation Orphan has been joining the Barberton elementary schools for an afterschool âAnimal Clubâ . Fran brings in baby groundhogs, baby bunnies, and a baby squirrels and more, then talks to the kids about each. It has been one of the highlights of Fran’s week! To learn more about Operation Orphan…
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If you are still using our Amazon Smile link, please know that we are no longer benefiting Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc.
Sadly, Amazon has pulled their ‘Amazon Smiles’ program. Instead of helping the âlittle guys’ which helped more than you or they will know, they are focusing their philanthropic giving to programs with greater impact and where it can make meaningful change. Of course, I have a lot to say about that but I won’t. For…
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With Easter on its way and many people looking at buying baby bunnies and ducks as gifts, we are reposting a reminder: PLEASE DONâT DONâT BUY THEM! Read Fran Kitchen’s original post…
With Easter on its way and many people looking at buying baby bunnies and ducks as gifts, we are reposting a reminder: PLEASE DONâT DONâT BUY THEM!
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This is what opossums look like at 3 weeks, 8 weeks and 14 week old
The oldest are ready for release just as soon as the weather clears up. ‘I like to have two good weather days when I release the animals so they have time to acclimate and find or build shelter’ – Fran Kitchen ABOUT OPOSSUMS: Many people have no lost love for opossum. They do, however, have…
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Beaver Update
You may have already read about it in various newspapers this week but in case you missed it, the baby Beaver that was bought into us in July was release last Saturday and now has a new home! We have several photos and videos to share with you but until we do, we thought you…
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Risky Business
It was a dreary chilly December Sunday afternoon when the phone rang. On the other end of the line was a man that had a problem. He and his wife had gone outside, heard a noise in the tree and discovered a large Red Tail Hawk hanging from a crack in the tree. Currently, Iâve…
