Nerbal, the baby squirrel

That is great to hear, ATS should make you a shirt that says squirrel dad of the year!

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This whole thread has made me go Awww...
You sound like you are a capable surrogate.
We used to have a "pet" squirrel when we lived in the city years ago. His name was
Nimrod. He was "special" lol. And had part of his tail missing. But he was our little pal and he would visit us almost every day.

You will probably have a little buddy for life now, even when you free him.

The latest pic of Nerbal after an afternoon nom.



He's still going strong.

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That's awesome Beezer. he's so cute! And you guys are awesome for taking him in and caring for him with such kindness.
Yay nerbal!!!

Thanks, Nat.

Nerbal getting some evening noms.


Where he sits in the evening while I'm on the computer (tucked in my t-shirt)

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Awwwwwww!!! I've been sharing this thread with my 8 yr old boy. When I told him his name...he said 'awwww' ...hehe

I showed him those pics you just posted and he said...awww...he must like it there cause it's all nice and warm for him ...

Thumbs up for takin care of a wee squirrely!

Awesime pics Beezer!!!! The little guy is doing just great! I can't believe we will be able to see a baby squirrel as he grows and thrives. This is my favorite thread!!!!

Just read the whole thread, Wow Beez!!!
Will we get updates on the show tomorrow?

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I'm sure the proud papa will be updating us daily on darling Nerbal.

By the way Beez, how did you come up with such an unusual and cool name for the squirrel?

Originally posted by Night Star
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I'm sure the proud papa will be updating us daily on darling Nerbal.

By the way Beez, how did you come up with such an unusual and cool name for the squirrel?

My ten year old son named him.

Well done Beezzer and family we love to follow your thread, Thank you.

Originally posted by HomerinNC
Just read the whole thread, Wow Beez!!!
Will we get updates on the show tomorrow?

The show was pre-recorded, so no, sorry. I do talk about him on next weeks show, however.

Originally posted by Shiloh7
Well done Beezzer and family we love to follow your thread, Thank you.

Thanks to everyone who has helped out and is following the "Adventures With Nerbal" story.

Originally posted by beezzer
Anyone else ever raise a squirrel?

Yes. A few of them. All of them went back into the wild except one. One got very attacked to people. We gave him to our neighbors who had three children. The squirrel - Peanuts - lived many many years. He had free run of the house and would cuddle and everything. He was offered 'freedom' many times but preferred the house and the kids.

One note ... watch out for their lungs. WHen they are very little it is easy for them to take the water or milk from the eye dropper and get it into their lungs.

Don't forget .. they are really just cute rats. Gotta remember that ....

Originally posted by FlyersFan

Originally posted by beezzer
Anyone else ever raise a squirrel?

Yes. A few of them. All of them went back into the wild except one. One got very attacked to people. We gave him to our neighbors who had three children. The squirrel - Peanuts - lived many many years. He had free run of the house and would cuddle and everything. He was offered 'freedom' many times but preferred the house and the kids.

One note ... watch out for their lungs. WHen they are very little it is easy for them to take the water or milk from the eye dropper and get it into their lungs.

Don't forget .. they are really just cute rats. Gotta remember that ....

Thanks for the advice!

While they are rodents (I had to remind my wife) so are guinea pigs and rabbits.

Originally posted by beezzer

Originally posted by FlyersFan

Originally posted by beezzer
Anyone else ever raise a squirrel?

Yes. A few of them. All of them went back into the wild except one. One got very attacked to people. We gave him to our neighbors who had three children. The squirrel - Peanuts - lived many many years. He had free run of the house and would cuddle and everything. He was offered 'freedom' many times but preferred the house and the kids.

One note ... watch out for their lungs. WHen they are very little it is easy for them to take the water or milk from the eye dropper and get it into their lungs.

Don't forget .. they are really just cute rats. Gotta remember that ....

Thanks for the advice!

While they are rodents (I had to remind my wife) so are guinea pigs and rabbits.

Sorry but i have to correct you there Beez...

Rabbits are not rodents but Lagomorphs

The rabbit is not a rodent. A rodent is defined as a group of small mammals with continuously-growing front teeth used for gnawing or nibbling. Examples of rodents are mice, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, beavers, and squirrels. Rabbits have two sets of incisor teeth, one behind the other, this distinguishes them from rodents.

www.ask.com...

en.wikipedia.org...

Kindest respects

Rod

Today's pic of Nerbal "teabowing".

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Thanks for the clarification.

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He's got a five o clock shadow now?

Originally posted by spacedoubt
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He's got a five o clock shadow now?

YUP! Getting bigger and more "squirrely" every day!