Hand raising a baby squirrel requires careful attention and plenty of patience. The first step is to provide it with a warm, safe environment; wrap the squirrel in a towel and place it in an open container such as a box. Do not give the baby food or water. Feed it uncooked rice or bird seed, as well as other suitable items from its natural diet, such as: Kale Broccoli Apples Grapes Sweet potato Hard-shelled nuts out of the shell Situate the baby squirrel upright in your hand and remain there until it finishes eating. After feeding, use a Q-tip to clean up any messes.