6. Is Your Baby Squirrel Healthy?

The photos below will help you determine how old the baby squirrel is and whether he is in good shape. Eastern Grey squirrels generally have brownish/grayish fur and white belly fur; fox squirrels generally have tan or orange belly fur; red squirrels have a dark line down their sides where the belly fur meets the back fur; flying squirrels have a long flap of loose skin that they use to glide.

Newborn: Mostly pink, no eye slits visible, ears sealed flat to the head

 

1-2 Weeks: Dark color on head and back, eye slits visible, ears coming away from head

 

3 weeks: Short fur everywhere except on belly

 

4 weeks: Thicker fur, eyes almost ready to open, lower teeth emerging

 

5 weeks: Fully furred including belly, eyes open, upper teeth emerging