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tickear

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Chipmunk has possible broken front leg
« on: March 10, 2010, 03:59:32 AM »
I am looking for suggestions on how to care for a chipmunk who is limping, has possibly broken his front leg and half of his tail is missing--he is an outdoor chippie that lives on my property but I have been feeding him and other chippies since last summer.  I have kept multiple feeding stations around the property but fear that they have begun to get suddenly more aggressive with each other as possible mating season approaches.  Two of the other males have injuries as well, one has a bitten shoulder area and half of a tail and the third has belly scratches.  The one with the leg injury is my biggest concern.  I am hoping he makes it through the night and I see him in the morning--if so, does anyone know what I can do--I want to catch him and bring him inside to care for him--any experience with this matter would be greatly appreciated as I am heartbroken about him.  Thanks!

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Re: Chipmunk has possible broken front leg
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2010, 11:30:41 AM »
hi i would ask on the squirrel board they have a lot of experience dealing with injured wild animals. otherwise if you catch him you could take him to rspca. good luck! :icon_thumleft:
sorry i'm not great with links but if you just google the squirrel board it will come up!
« Last Edit: March 10, 2010, 11:32:18 AM by pinkpill »
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Re: Chipmunk has possible broken front leg
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2010, 03:09:14 PM »
Thanks Pinkpill, I'm looking into the Squirrel Board--this forum has been very helpful and educational!