The Japanese flying squirrel is a plant-based omnivorous animal. It usually eats fruits and artificial feed for squirrels. It can also be fed with pine nuts, hazelnuts, melon seeds, sunflowers, pears, apples and other foods, depending on the season and different regions. , as much as possible to provide as many feeds as they choose.

Dry feed can be added once every 2-3 days, and fruits are provided every day. It is better to finish eating on the same day, and the water basin should have clean water at all times. It should be noted that, try not to give it high-salt and high-fat foods like those eaten by humans.