Male squirrel with a problem
Jun 25, 2016 10:12:12 #
This is a young squirrel that as you can see has a problem. Not sure what it is but think he just tore the hair off his tail and it does seem to be growing back. Any idea as to what he has going on?
Greg
Greg
Jun 25, 2016 10:47:00 #
natureshot
Loc: Kirkwood, IL
No he has lost part of his tail, I had one just like this and he lived for several years. It's to bad because they use them to cover up & keep warm.
Jun 25, 2016 10:53:30 #
natureshot wrote:
No he has lost part of his tail, I had one just like this and he lived for several years. It's to bad because they use them to cover up & keep warm.
Thank you. I figured he had hurt it somehow. I will keep him well fed and this coming winter will tell the tale.
Greg
Jun 25, 2016 11:14:28 #
I hope the little guy lives a long, healthy life. Kudos to you for looking out for him!
Jun 25, 2016 11:15:53 #
CAS1951 wrote:
I hope the little guy lives a long, healthy life. Kudos to you for looking out for him!
CAS, thank you for the compliment. It just seems to be the right thing to do.
Greg
Jun 25, 2016 11:59:47 #
Greg, he most probably lost it in male fights for dominance. Who will get to mate with the female. It is a common sight. I like the photo, it shows off the lack of tail well. 
Jun 25, 2016 15:18:42 #
Corolyn wrote:
Greg, he most probably lost it in male fights for dominance. Who will get to mate with the female. It is a common sight. I like the photo, it shows off the lack of tail well.
Corolyn, I would not doubt that at all. Males, us men, will fight for a good looking female at a drop of a hat.
Greg
Jun 25, 2016 17:00:34 #
Corolyn wrote:
Greg, he most probably lost it in male fights for dominance. Who will get to mate with the female. It is a common sight. I like the photo, it shows off the lack of tail well.
Agree with Corolyn. I've seen squirrel fights in our yard, and they can be pretty vicious.
Jun 25, 2016 17:08:05 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Agree with Corolyn. I've seen squirrel fights in our yard, and they can be pretty vicious.
Donna, I kind of sad for the little guy. Losing his tail over a female. He may be more human than we think.
Greg
Jun 25, 2016 17:23:35 #
CLF wrote:
Donna, I kind of sad for the little guy. Losing his tail over a female. He may be more human than we think.
Greg
Greg
Greg, I thought you guys had a tendency to lose the head, not the tail, over a female.
Jun 25, 2016 18:17:19 #
Jun 25, 2016 18:17:43 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Greg, I thought you guys had a tendency to lose the head, not the tail, over a female.
Jun 25, 2016 18:19:00 #
DOOK wrote:
Nice one, Greg.
Earl, I do feel a little sorry for the young guy.
Greg
Jun 26, 2016 12:41:11 #
it looks like some predator took his tail as a souvenir great shot
chuck
chuck
Jun 26, 2016 12:42:56 #
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