Only understanding the living habits and feeding methods of the Japanese flying squirrel can make it grow more healthy, because it is generally a nocturnal animal, and its eyes are also adapted to live at night. It is very big, so what are its living habits and how to feed and manage?

Japanese flying squirrel

Habits

The back is grey-brown and the belly is white. [The limbs are connected by skin membranes, which can slide in the air after opening. The big eyes unique to nocturnal animals are very cute in appearance. Mainly nocturnal, it is the most suitable pet for night owls. A nest box for the bird is prepared in the cage, which can be used when sleeping during the day. After domestication, it can be released outside the cage to glide in the house. It is in the same family as squirrel, and the feeding method is the same as the old one. Usually the main food is fruit and artificial feed of squirrels, and occasionally some animal food is fed.

The Japanese flying squirrel has brownish-gray or purple-black hair in summer with a few brown hairs, and light yellow in winter. When gliding, its limbs are spread out and stretched, and its tail is straight and slightly upturned, with the assistance of the flexor and extensor carpi palmar muscles of the forelimbs, to control the epidermis. When landing, the head is raised up, the body is vertical, and the front feet are used to grasp the trunk. If the slope is larger, the gliding distance is also longer.

The Japanese flying squirrel is a plant-based omnivorous, usually feeding on fruits and artificial feed of squirrels, and occasionally feeding some animal food. In the cage, prepare a nest box for the bird, which can be used when sleeping during the day. After domestication, it can be released outside the cage to glide in the house.

Feeding management

1. Feed: pine nuts, hazelnuts, melon seeds, sunflowers, pears, apples, etc. can be fed as much as possible according to the season and different regions Offer a variety of feeds to choose from. Feed can be placed in several places to prevent them from competing. Dry feed can be added once every 2 to 3 days. There should be clean water in the basin at all times.

2. Management: When it is hot in summer, you can observe the animal's performance. If necessary, temporarily add straw or bamboo mats to the roof of the sports field for shade, and spray water to cool down. It is not necessary to take thermal insulation measures in winter.

3. Key points of breeding technology: when introducing animals, the ones with strong physique must be selected for breeding, and the ratio of male and female can be 3-4:1. Single out frail males, especially frail males, who may be attacked by other males. During the breeding season, you can give some animal food, such as boiled eggs, bread, etc., to see if they like it. In addition, put some clean dead leaves, broken hemp, twigs, etc. in the circle for them to nest or build nests. Cubs born half a year old should be kept separately to avoid excessive density.