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[–] KokusnussRitter@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

I heard that baby squirrels being trusting towards humans or actively seeking out humans can be a sign of them needing help, due to being seperated from their parent. Did that happen?

Edit: I did some research, baby squirels sitting on the ground is unusual, but can be part of the mother relocating nests. If you can and this is a wild squirel, it's best to observe for a couple of minutes, and check if mom comes to pick the baby up. If you'd like to read more, I found this informative: https://squirrelforum.com/care-resources/

Or maybe you knkw more than me, in this case: Good job, and feel free to disregard :)

[–] UnrefinedChihuahua@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yes, my neighbours had a nest in their chimney, which was removed. The babies and parents have taken up residence in a nearby tree. The adults let us get close too, but not this close!

We've been feeding them for years so we're not totally unfamiliar to them.

[–] KokusnussRitter@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Guess I misinterpreted the situation, sorry if I was pushy. Happy to hear the squirrels are okay :)

You were not pushy and you provided valuable information! I wasn't clear in the post that everything with the squirrel itself was ok.

No apology needed! Thanks for looking out for the tan eggs.

[–] NoSpotOfGround@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

The fools!! Muhahahaha!

[–] DaMonsterKnees@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

Or so they would have you believe...

[–] swelter_spark@reddthat.com 0 points 4 months ago