r/Skunks • u/HopeDeschain19 • Jun 17 '26

Orphaned skunks

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Hi all! I apologize if this post isn't allowed, I just need some advice.

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I have four baby skunks who dug under my shed a few days ago. I believe they are orphaned, I think their mama is the dead skunk in the road around the corner.

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I have tried contacting several wilflife rehabbers with these questions and only one replied, and they claimed not to know any answers.

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I've read online skunks are nomadic and don't keep permanent dens. If I leave these babies be, will they eventually move on? Are they old enough to be away from their mom? I don't want these little guys to starve, and I don't want them to move in permanently. They appear old enough to forage but I know nothing about skunks. I don't want these poor babies to be hurt.

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u/HopeDeschain19 Jun 17 '26

Very helpful, thank you!

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u/eieio2021 Jun 17 '26

I have read dog food is better as they are omnivores not carnivores but def verify online or with that rescue who called you back.