The artificial rearing methods of Scale-tailed flying squirrel mainly include box rearing, cage rearing, indoor rearing and kiln rearing. Breeders can choose the appropriate method according to local conditions.

Under the condition of artificial feeding, the feed for the scale-tailed flying squirrel is mostly fresh cypress branches and leaves, pine, elm, jujube, apricot leaves, as well as pine nuts, acorns, chestnuts, walnuts, etc. The branches and leaves should be fresh and green, and some water can be sprinkled on the collected branches and leaves to keep them fresh, because the dry branches and leaves of the scale-tailed flying squirrel do not like to eat. During the breeding season of the scale-tailed flying squirrel (from February to June each year), cornmeal can be boiled into a paste, and a small amount of sugar is added to feed the mother and weaned animals to supply nutrients.

Hebei and Shanxi folks raise more. The estrus period is generally from late December to January. It takes about 4-6 days from estrus to mating. The gestation period is 74-82 days. Newborn pups are 30-50mm in length and 20-30g in weight. The whole body is naked, and after 5 days, thin hair grows. Eyes open in 20-30 days. Lactation period 90-120 days. Over 2 years old, molting once in spring and autumn. The captive lifespan can reach more than 10 years.