How many babies do squirrels have at a time

Female squirrels are polyoestrous, that is they have multiple ovulation cycles each year, and are receptive for only one day during each cycle. Broadly-speaking, the breeding season runs from late December to late August but, as discussed above, this is heavily dependent on weather and food availability.

Nonetheless, this translates to young being born as early as mid-February and as late as mid-November. Kittens are born in sturdy a natal drey that is built by the female.

Signs of a pregnant squirrel

Males play no part in raising the young.

Natal dreys are often difficult for researchers to reach and their construction makes it difficult to inspect their contents without causing damage. Consequently, it is very difficult to collect data on litter size and kitten mortality and much of the following information is based on data from captive animals.

Red squirrels produce a litter of, on average, four young (called kittens), following a gestation of between 36 and 42 days—litters of up to seven have been reported.

The kittens are generally between 10g and 18g (half an oz.) at birth, with heavier mot

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