Baby_Squirrels_in_hat (1)
| | |

Baby Season Has Officially Arrived!!

Early this morning, these baby squirrels (approx 9 days old) arrived at OOWR today. These babies have to get warm before they can be fed. Their nest came down in the wind. Mom took two (which means she had a bigger than normal litter); she did not return for the remaining four.

– Fran

Copyright 2018 Fran Kitchen

Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization and does not receive federal funding. We are supported entirely through private donations, memberships, and proceeds from our education programs.

Similar Posts

We are getting a lot of calls from people who are finding baby birds on the ground.
|

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…

Returning to the Wild
| | | | |

Returning to the Wild

All too often I come across stories of wildlife that are euthanized, die of starvation or die in captivity due to improper care or killed by homeowners because they become a nuisance. This often happens because someone thought they could raise an orphaned animal on their own. There is so much that goes into preparing…

Another Thank You!
| | |

Another Thank You!

I would like to thank Cheryl Krucek for the donation of Pedialyte and Clean and Cozy Bedding made to Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation from our Amazon Smile wish list. In case anyone is interested, here’s our wish list link: Amazon: http://a.co/5CqviY4 Copyright 2018 Fran Kitchen Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization…

Leave a Reply