RedHairedandFriendly
Too much red on Red?
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Hey red, just popping in to wish you a happy Friday!!! Hopefully you have a wonderful weekend in store. Good to hear Speedy found his home!
Thanks! It's been a fun experience for all of us. Yesterday we put out a squirrel feeder and 4 baby squirrels, including Speedy have used it. Speedy also still knows me. I went out again today and made "chirping" and "kissy" noises. He popped out of the tree and looked at me. I put my hand out and he climbed on board.
It was very cool. He climbed all over me. Nestled onto my chest for a moment, then went climbing again... on me, before jumping from my arm back to the tree, a small distance of just 1 1/2 feet, but not bad for a little tyke of approx 7 weeks.
I do believe however that mommy squirrel and/or more babies have perished. The tree now reeks of a decayed animal of some sort and blow flies are appearing near one of the entrances the squirrel babies are using. There are several holes in this tree, and we've seen them using them all or at least all that we are aware of.
I figure Speedy will continue to recognize me if I go out every day and say hi. The true test if his memory holds me in any high regard will be when we come back from our 2 week vacation in June.
