Baby chipmunks (called kits, kittens, or pups) are born blind, hairless, and helpless in the spring, usually in litters of three to five. Imagine something that looks like a pink jelly bean. Pups weigh a mere three grams, but develop quickly and leave the nest by 4 to 6 weeks of age to make their own way in the world.

How can I tell how old a baby chipmunk is?

To properly care for your chipmunk, determine his age. Chipmunks who are 1 week old will be hairless, have closed eyes and be 1.5 to 2 inches long. By 2 to 3 weeks old, you will be able to see hair, although the eyes will not be open.

What is the life expectancy of chipmunks?

The full- grown chipmunks leave their parents den at eight weeks of age. Both the male and female chipmunks reach sexual maturity by the time they are one-year old. Chipmunks can live up to two years in the wild and have been known to live up to eight years in captivity.

How do you take care of a 4 week old chipmunk?

Set up a habitat, in a cage, to house the baby chipmunk if you have decided to care for him yourself. Put pine chips in the bottom of the cage to create a soft bed. Use light or a hot water bottle to provide heat. Rehydrate the baby chipmunk with a rehydration solution, such as Pedialyte.

Is my chipmunk a boy or girl?

Males are slightly smaller than females, but the surest way to tell sexes apart is by the fact that only males call and can inflate their yellow vocal sacs. Adults tend to live only for one year, but some have lived as many as three years. Their tadpoles (the life stage between the egg and the adult) are grey or brown.

Do chipmunks remember humans?

They can remember humans and can recognize the people that can be trusted as a source of food. Their memory is evident in studies where they were able to navigate a maze. Chipmunks are not social and friendly. They would not even make a good pet and always try to stay hidden.

Can baby chipmunks drink water?

Keep The Baby Chipmunk Hydrated



A newly orphaned chipmunk will almost always be suffering from dehydration and should be offered fluids as soon as possible.

Do chipmunks like being held?

Chipmunks can be tricky to care for, as they often don’t like to be handled and can easily become stressed.

What disease does chipmunks carry?

Common chipmunk diseases include leptospirosis, salmonella, Hantavirus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, encephalitis, rabies, and the plague. Some of these are spread directly through contact with the pests, their feces, or their urine, while others are transmitted indirectly via ticks and fleas.

Can chipmunks be tamed?

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Can baby chipmunks survive without their mother?

Baby squirrels rely on their mother’s milk until twelve weeks of age. Chipmunks on the other hand, rely on it only until ten weeks. If you find a baby which is alert and evading your capture, leave it alone. It is probably old enough to be on its own.

How long do baby chipmunks stay with their mother?

Chipmunks grow up fast and have a very short childhood; they’re only about 8 weeks old when their mother kicks them out of the burrow for good, leaving them to fend for themselves.

Can you keep a baby chipmunk as a pet?

Handling of the chipmunk should be minimal, give toys to stimulate, keep confined (i.e. in a cage), and do not treat as a pet. It is illegal to keep as a pet plus it wouldn’t make a good pet, as it’s a wild animal.