Born Blind

When squirrel kits are born they have no fur and no eyesight. They rely on their mothers for the two or three months even though their eyes open around two weeks after birth. Around seven to eight weeks of age squirrels are weaned; meaning they can consume food other than milk. At ten to twelve months squirrels can begin to reproduce. Typically, females will have around 2 litters every year. One born in the late summer and the other in early spring. During the first year of their adult life females will have no more than one litter.