The babies reach adulthood in twelve months. The females are pregnant for approximately 40 days and will give birth to litters of one to six babies, although most commonly, the litter size is two or three offspring. Breeding Flying squirrelsįlying squirrels typically mate twice a year, during the warmer months.

Many flying squirrels also fall victim to calcium deficiency so a calcium block, cuttlebone, or mineral block should also be placed in its cage.

A considerable range of body size exists among the 15 genera. Their dense fur is soft and long and either silky or woolly in texture. They can also eat waxworms and mealworms, hard-boiled eggs, and small bits of chicken. Flying squirrels are long-limbed and slender and have large eyes the long, bushy tail may be cylindrical or flattened. What do Flying squirrels eat?įlying squirrels thrive on a diet of pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, hickory nuts, wild bird seed and vegetables, such as sweet potatoes and corn. Flying squirrels also benefit from an exercise wheel. Flying squirrels also find enrichment by cracking open hard nut shells. Branches in the animal’s cage can be used as perches for gliding or as chew toys. Although they are nocturnal, they will spend time with their owners during the day, especially if they are allowed to curl up in a pocket or pouch worn by the owner. Enrichment for Flying squirrelįlying squirrels can bond with their owners. Flying squirrels have not mastered drip-type water bottles, therefore, shallow bowls of water should be provided. Rope swings and branches arranged in the cage will give the animal places to climb and glide from. The cage should be made of metal because the flying squirrel chews on wood and bamboo. A sugar glider cage works well, as does a tall bird cage. A tall cage is ideal, as the animal needs move vertical space than floor space.

Flying squirrels do not require particularly large cages, but they do need room to climb and run.