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For context, he has no visible injuries, fur looks healthy, eyes are open and he is responsive, albeit seemingly shocked from being captured. What is the best way to care for this guy? Tips on what to feed him, and how to ease this transition?
This page will tell you how to help small mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks, mice, or groundhogs. If the mammal you have found is bigger than that, click here. If it is a bat, click here. If you’ve found a bird, click here to go back to the species selection page.
How do you know if a chipmunk is hurt? An injured squirrel or chipmunk will benefit from the care of a rehabilitator as well. Signs of injury include shivering, vomiting, emaciation, bleeding, hit by a car, or attacked by a dog/cat.
Care instructions and wildlife rehabilitator contact information for injured or orphaned chipmunks.
Chipmunks don't generally enjoy being handled and it can be stressful for them. If you're handling a chipmunk, avoid scruffing them or picking them up by their tail, as this can be painful and can injure them. Instead, gently pick them up using cupped hands.
Provide shelter: If the baby chipmunk appears to be injured or in immediate danger, you can carefully place it in a small box or container lined with soft bedding. Make sure to keep the container in a warm, quiet place away from pets and children while you seek professional help.
The chipmunk may be in shock and need a gentle warm safe spot to recuperate for a bit to regain its composure before releasing it back to the area where it came from. If it's a very young baby and/or possibly injured, a local wildlife rescue may be able to save it.
