Home proteins

Of course, it is much more possible to see a squirrel in the forestor in the park than in a city apartment. But still, home proteins have already taken their niche in the variety of pets. To take home a wild squirrel is not worth it - it is unlikely to get accustomed to captivity and may die from stress. It is better to buy a home squirrel in a pet store or a special nursery. An exception can be made for a wounded squirrel or a very small squirrel dropped from a nest - they can die if you do not save them.



Home proteins need a really big dwelling. It is best if it is a spacious cell orAn enclosure made of metal mesh measuring 120-150 cm on all sides. Inside the cage, you need to equip a nest house in which the protein can hide as needed. It can be replaced by a birdhouse. Dimensions of the house are 50-60 cm in each dimension. Proteins are very active animals, so there must be a wheel in the cage, because of the immobility of the protein, there may be a hemorrhage to the brain. But the home squirrel will not fit a wheel for a hamster, it will be too small. Also, the cage should have thick branches, sticks or perches so that the protein can grind off claws and teeth.



But home proteins can not always be incell, so they should be periodically released. Before you release a squirrel from her home, hide all the things that she can spoil and all that can harm the animal. Close the windows and doors, remove the wires and sharp objects far away, hide all valuable things away. The squirrel will move around the house with lightning speed and with her curious curiosity to interfere in all your affairs. Catch a squirrel and put it in a cage forcibly can not - you can hurt her, or she will bite you. When the protein is hungry, she will return to the cage herself.



Feed protein with pine and fir cones or buds, earrings from aspen and willow, young leaves. Proteins also eat mushrooms, seeds, nuts, acorns,berries. Also, home proteins do not disdain fruit: pears, apples, bananas, and in winter - dried fruits. In nature, squirrels sometimes eat eggs and insects, so from time to time treat them with quail eggs and flour worms. In order for the home protein to be healthy, its complexes should contain complexes of vitamins and minerals. The source of calcium can serve as milled eggshells, fish or beef bones. Under no circumstances should you give the protein from your table, especially sweet, fatty, salted or peppery. It is strictly forbidden to feed home protein almonds - it is poisonous for them! Feed protein twice a day, and fresh water should be present in the cage constantly.



Home protein can not be overfed. In nature, they are constantly in motion,because they are looking for food. If you offer too much food to the squirrel, it stops moving and dies. Surplus food squirrels hide in his house, and if possible - buried. If someone noticed how the protein digs in the food, it will necessarily overwhelm her. However, the protein returns to its stocks only in case of extreme hunger, so do not be afraid to throw it away.



Home proteins are clean animals that do not require careful care. The squirrel cleans the fur itself, but in the cage youwill have to clean up on average three times a week, including cleaning the stored food supplies. If the protein is still very dirty, do not bathe it under the tap. Lock the squirrel in a small cage and direct a thin stream of water to the animal. Of course, she will protest, but eventually will forget this incident. Twice a year the squirrels moult, so you have to remove the wool from the pet.



It is better not to keep two squirrels in a house. It's not a fact that they will like each other, even ifanimals are heterosexual. Most likely, two house squirrels in one apartment will quarrel, divide the territory and find out who is in charge here, with the help of specific sounds.



Home proteins are very smart animals, but finally it is very hard to tame the squirrel. She quickly remembers her name and starts to respond to it, but it's not immediately possible to take her in her arms. First, teach her to crawl into your arms with a treat, when she stops fearing you - you can try gently patting her on the back. But if the squirrel does not flatter itself to you, do not try to iron it or squeeze it - it can and bite, and it is very noticeable. Home squirrels usually go to the house without problems, if they are ordered, but they do not always come to the owner on the team: it depends on their mood. But if you have something delicious in your hand, the protein is more likely to listen to you.



With good care, home proteins live 10-12 years (for comparison: in the wild, the average life expectancy of proteins is about 3.5 years). Home proteins are funny and active pets, which are unlikely to leave you indifferent.



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