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Flying squirrels are fun pets themselves. Very strong bonds with their owners are formed and are truly fascinating to see. Many people don't realize this, but really these animals as pets have been maintained for hundreds of years!

The minimum size of cage to hold between one and three squirrels is two feet long and two meters high by a foot in depth. You must obtain a cage of wire instead of a glass cage so they can upload and get more air circulation. They need a safe nest in the cage to sleep. Put the nest box at the top of the cage because squirrels love to be high. Bed linen of cotton material must be used in the table. Do not use anything containing rayon or polyester.

At the bottom of the cage should have some sort of rodent litter. Do not use Cedar or pine shavings though. This can cause respiratory problems. They also need a bottle of water and a wheel of execution. Hamster wheels are too small, so you will need to obtain a ferret's 11 inch wheel.

A very good diet should feed your squirrel. They feed mainly on fruits and nuts. A good diet would be lots of peanuts, a pecan halves, a few pieces of Walnut wood, a piece of Apple and a piece of Orange. It should be fed every night. Any fruit that is eaten should be not deleted every day. Forty percent of the diet must be fruit. This will keep your system digestive system works properly. The fruits are good for them are apples, oranges, grapes, peaches, plums and pears.

Try to squirrel when they are young, so quickly can bind with you. Every day you should carry them in the pocket of the shirt for a few hours so that they can get used to your smell, listen to your heartbeat and feel the warmth of his body. You can also get a bag of link if you don't want to use your shirt. Make sure that the squirrel is close to his body. This will really help the squirrel with you. Once the squirrel is joined you will begin to interact with you all the time. It is really a joy to see. They also begin to fly you from places.

Flying squirrels are especially likely to develop calcium deficiency. Because they are nocturnal, they are not exposed to the Sun. The Sun produces Vitamin D3, necessary to absorb the calcium. If your squirrel develops calcium deficiency his hind legs can be paralyzed and can even die. Try to give the squirrel food that are rich in vitamin D3. This, flying squirrels are very healthy and not get diseases. Its really secret body oil that it repels bugs and this is probably why not manage diseases.