How do I move a chipmunk nest from a wall that we are taking down without killing the young ones?

We are taking down a old wall and I know it has chipmunks living in and around it. My question is if we come across some nests with babies in them, what do we do with them? I love the chipmunks in my yard but this wall has to go before it falls on someone.How do I move a chipmunk nest from a wall that we are taking down without killing the young ones?
If you find the chipmunk nest while taking down the wall, you have already 'disturbed' the nest and must try to do the best you can under the circumstances. I would wear clean rubber gloves to avoid human scent (in case that has any importance as with some birds) and move the nest intact if possible to the nearest location practicable (including a temporary shelter safe from cats and dogs, etc., made from parts of the wall?). Perhaps also leave some food (unsalted nuts?) too. When the mother chipmunk explores she may maintain the nest until the young can be moved or even move them now to 'safety.' If this fails you have perhaps done your best. If possible can the wall be propped up temporarily until the young are older? Of course you are not sure there are any chipmunks in the wall and are just planning precautions.How do I move a chipmunk nest from a wall that we are taking down without killing the young ones?
its good of you to try and save them ,and i think your kinda lucky to have chipmunks





let us know how you get on





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If you disturb any nests, gather the babies (wear heavy gloves so you are not bitten), place them in a container (an old fish tank or a tupperware container - just make sure it is not airtight, or the babies will die) and contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. You can find one here: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.鈥?/a>





Licensed wildlife rehabilitators have the specialized training to care for sick, injured and orphaned wild animals, and they have the required state and federal licenses that allow them to keep the wild animals until they are healthy enough to be released.





Do not take the animals to a vet - vets are for pets, and most vets do not have the expertise to care for wild animals; nor do most vets have the proper licenses that would allow them to keep a recuperating wild animal.





Do not attempt to care for thes animals yourself. In almost every state, it is illegal to keep wild animals as pets, and if it is your intention to just care for it until it can be released, most states require people who rehabilitate wildlife for release to be licensed.





鈥淲ildlife rehabilitation licenses or permits are required to work with most native species, since wildlife is a natural resource and considered the property of the collective people of a state. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requires federal rehabilitation permits to work with migratory bird species, marine mammals, and species listed under the Endangered Species Act. With very few exceptions, wildlife agencies require wildlife rehabilitation permits or licenses to rehabilitate wildlife.'; http://www.ewildagain.org/pdf/RecBooklet鈥?/a>