Young skunks emerge from their dens between 6 to 8 weeks old and measure between 8-9 inches long. It is not uncommon to see a baby at this life stage exploring on its own or playing with its siblings …

Discover everything about skunk with babies, including their behavior, care, and how to handle encounters safely. Learn tips for humane removal.

Jun 13, 2025 · “A single baby skunk or several skunk kits found alone are always in need of rescue,” Tracie Young, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator at the Raven Ridge Wildlife Center, tells Popular Science.

Sep 27, 2024 · Baby skunks, also known as kits, are born in the spring. A typical litter consists of 4 to 7 kits. They are born blind and helpless. Kits rely on their mother for warmth and milk. They grow …

Feb 18, 2025 · Learn when skunks have their babies, typically from late April to early June, after a mating season from late winter to early spring. Explore the gestation period, litter sizes, and how …

Baby skunks, called kits, can spray when they're just eight days old. That's around two weeks before their eyes open.

Jan 24, 2023 · Baby skunks are born with their eyes shut and won’t open them until they are around 3 weeks old. Luckily, they have an excellent sense of smell, which is what they use to find their mothers.

May 24, 2022 · Baby skunks come into the world around April or May each year. Learn more about when they leave the den and how Skedaddle can help with humane removal.

Skunks are very near-sighted and follow their mother nose-to-tail. They sometimes lose sight of her when a car or dog scatters them. As baby skunks get older, they sometimes come out to explore …

At around 10-12 weeks old, baby skunks can spray but not on purpose and have a terrible aim. If you find a baby skunk who truly needs help, you can pick up the baby and place it in a container with …