Grey Squirrel

Scientific name: Sciurus carolinensis
Size: 40-46cm long including tail
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Natural range: southeastern North America

Housing

• an wire mesh outdoor avairy is best, should be at least the size of a walk-in shed
• if caged indoors, a large parrot cage or ferret type cage will work
• they are social and can live in same sex pairs or groups
• Bedding: aspen or corn cob (if caged)
• Accessories: nest box, branches, ledges, hideaways, ferret wheel (if caged)

Food

• mixture of a high quality large parrot mix that includes nuts and dried fruit, rodent blocks and kitten kibble
• fresh fruit or veggies once to twice weekly
• provide a cuttlebone or mineral block

Breeding

• Maturity:1-2 years old
• Gestation: 40-44 days
• Litter size: 1-6
• eyes open at 25-30 days old
• should be fully weaned by 10 weeks old