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Living with a Squirrel
Although opinions are divided about keeping squirrels as pets, as this is still a wild animal whose habitat is in nature, a large number of people still decide to choose this small, cute animal as their super pet.
TL;DR
- Squirrels can be kept as pets, but opinions are divided due to their wild nature.
- They are social and affectionate but also timid, requiring patience for domestication, especially when young.
- Canadian squirrels are commonly kept as pets, and it's recommended to acquire a three-month-old from a breeder.
- Squirrels are agile and quick, capable of escaping through open windows, and need to be kept away from other pets.
- A spacious and comfortable cage is necessary for their safety and to prevent loneliness, as they thrive in areas where people spend time.
- They are territorial but accept their cage as their home and require daily time outside the cage.
- Squirrels hoard food, creating hidden stashes, which can lead to mess.
- Their teeth grow continuously, requiring them to gnaw on items like twigs and bones.
- Their diet includes seeds, nuts, dried fruits, and specialized pet food.
- Squirrels are diurnal and active throughout the day.
- In nature, they build nests and create food caches for winter.
- Squirrels can cause damage to forestry by eating buds and seeds, and they may destroy birds' nests.
- They also provide benefits by eating harmful insects and aid in tree seeding.