How to raise tricolor squirrels

The tricolor squirrel is about 20 centimeters long. it is originally from Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, the back and tail are dark reddish brown, there are stripes of leucorrhea from cheeks to sides, the forelimbs and ventral sides are yellowish brown, and the abdomen is white. Among the squirrels whose coat is generally simple and monotonous, it is a more gorgeous one that lives on trees, but most of the food is obtained from the ground. Let's take a look at how to raise tricolor squirrels.

How much is the three-color squirrel?

The market price range of three-color squirrel is very large, and the price varies greatly in different places and different quality. it is usually about 30,300 yuan on the market.

What do tricolor squirrels eat?

Tricolor squirrels like to eat vegetarian and occasionally eat meat. The vegetarian diet is mainly composed of Korean pine, spruce, fir, larch, camphor pine, hazelnut, acorn dried fruit and seeds, and meat mainly consists of insects, larvae, ant eggs and other small animals. when the food is green and yellow, the tricolor squirrel has another choice. Eat tree buds in spring and berries such as mushrooms, trays and blueberries in summer. In autumn, you can eat whatever you want, but the most palatable ones are Korean pine nuts.

How to raise tricolor squirrels

1. Methods of reproduction: squirrels can reach sexual maturity and begin to breed at the age of 9 to 10 months. The peak season of estrus is from January to February and April to May every year, and the conception rate is higher at this time. The gestation period of female rats is about 38 days. Pregnant female rats can be moved into the litter box 1-2 weeks before delivery. Males and females must be separated from cages, large amounts of water and food must be placed, and breadworms must be thrown in if necessary. the offspring begin to eat feed 1 ~ 4 weeks after birth, and can be fed with some fresh fruit and high-quality concentrate fodder. They can be weaned at the age of 5 weeks and raised in separate cages.

2. Food feeding: squirrels seem to feed on the seeds of Fagaceae plants, but they also eat a considerable number of insects in nature, so it is best to feed some animal food. Nuts such as walnuts and chestnuts are favorites of squirrels. Biting open the hard shell is not only a game for squirrels, but also helps to wear out their teeth. It is best to feed this kind of food regularly. If artificial feed is used as the staple food, apples and other foods should be added.

3, feeding cage: squirrels are very lively, especially like to climb trees, the activity space is more three-dimensional, should try to choose a wide and high cage. As squirrels are used to nesting in trees, the nest box should be installed at the top of the cage. The nest box can be replaced by a nest box that is used by birds and whose entrances and exits are high. The squirrel moves very quickly, so be careful when opening and closing the door to avoid escaping. In case of escape, if you suddenly grasp it hard, avoid being bitten by a squirrel.

4. Dietary taboos: squirrels are not suitable to eat meat and eggs, which have a great impact on the gastrointestinal and digestive system. Vegetables that should not be eaten raw: carrots, potatoes, beans, ginger, onions, garlic, chili, etc. Fruits and vegetables that should not be eaten: cabbage, rape, lettuce, lettuce, lotus root, cucumber, tomato, eggplant, banana, orange, watermelon, pear and so on. Do not eat pickled dried fruits, preserved fruits, immature or processed nuts, which are not easy to digest. Drinks, especially carbonated drinks. Tea (it has been reported that squirrels died from eating tea) cat and dog pet food (because it contains meat). Apple seeds and cherries (poisonous to squirrels). It is not suitable to eat insects. Although insects are nutritious, eating them will increase the wildness of squirrels. Do not eat foods with chocolate and caffeine, which can excite squirrels, either physically or emotionally, and can seriously lead to heart rate death or heart failure.

6. Daily management: remove feces, always keep the cage clean and hygienic. In order to clean the fur and benefit the health of squirrels, clean up before feeding every morning. The breeding utensils should be disinfected regularly and take a sand bath at least once a week. It is appropriate to hold 4 liters of sand in the sand bath box. Put fine sand in the box for 20 minutes and 30 minutes each time to enhance your health. Some thin sticks can also be put into the cage to grind the squirrels' teeth.