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Squirrels are among the most common wild orphans and proper care is required if the baby is to survive.

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Squirrels live in all climates and in both rural and urban areas, so they're among the most common wild orphans. To care for an orphan, you first need to know the basics.

Ideally, all baby orphaned squirrels should return to the wild after the age of 12 weeks, but this return to the outdoors can be difficult for some hand raised squirrels.

Squirrels are among the most common hand-raised wild orphans. Many can never be truly wild, but some squirrels can be introduced to the outdoors with some success.

During weeks six to twelve, the baby squirrel will transition to solid foods and require a cage. A nesting area with heating lamp or heating pad must still be provided.

Baby squirrels must be provided with a warm environment, particularly before the orphaned baby squirrel's fur has grown in. Heating pads, heat lamps are vital tools.

Many orphaned squirrel caretakers are left wondering what to feed the baby squirrel, how much to feed the squirrel, how often and when to switch from formula to solids.