Flying squirrels are omnivores.
The North American flying squirrel, more typically referred to as the northern flying squirrel, primarily lives in Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, the northern Midwest and the northeastern United States, with spotty populations in parts of Appalachia. The rodent lives in cavities in trees and logs, building nests from twigs and leaves. They like to live near rivers and streams. They are legal to keep as pets, and you can typically buy them from breeders. Flying squirrels require a specific diet regimen.
Instructions
1. Serve food in a shallow dish in the squirrel's cage to make it easily accessible.
2. Feed them nuts and acorns, as well as fungi and lichens. You can probably find this food for yourself if you live near a forest or park, or you might be able to buy this type of feed form a local feed store. You might also give them rodent lab blocks or mushrooms.
3. Supplement the diet with fruits, buds and sap as well as insects or bird eggs on occasion. This will add essential vitamins and nutrients to the squirrel's diet. Don't feed them wild insects, however, which may contain parasites. Instead, buy some mealworm crickets from your local pet store. You can give them bits of fruits or vegetables in your refrigerator if you want.
4. Give it cheerios or wheat bread as treats. Do not feed it junk food, candy or chocolate.
5. Add vitamins such as calcium to their diet in the form of supplements, available at your local pet store.
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