Many of us, coming to the forest, stoppedadmire the protein. A fast-moving, nimble animal, he has been busy in the household since early morning, running around in search of food, playing catch-up with his relatives. Every year the life of fluffy is subjected to severe tests: drought, crop failure, severe frosts and deep snows, from which there is no access to supplies.
For the beauty and sociability they are often chosen as pets. In captivity, the protein life span is greatly increased.
The genus Squirrel ordinary unites in itself more than 50species living in Russia. This is a small animal, its body length is 20–32 cm, while the tail is almost equal to the size of the animal itself - up to about 31 cm. The weight varies, depending on the season, from 200 g to a kilogram.
Изящные и грациозные, они приковывают внимание и adults and children. Slender body complements the luxurious, fluffy tail and rounded head. Big dark eyes and tasselled ears make this creature even more attractive. In nature, the life expectancy of protein often do not exceed four years. The causes of early death can be hunger, disease, predators or poachers.
The squirrel lives exclusively on trees, here it builds nests, breeds. Her tenacious claws are ideally suited for such a life.
Белка достаточно смышленый зверек.What is the ability to economically stock up supplies, expertly hide them and find later. For example, a squirrel will never take a spoiled nut for harvesting. Her legs know the weight of high-quality bumps, and all the rest will be immediately rejected. The same instinct is preserved in home protein, which causes a lot of trouble to the owner.
An animal brought from the forest can take food fromwith you, but the friendship will not go beyond this, so be prepared for bites when trying to pick up the animal in your arms. If your protein is grown in a nursery, it will be much more trusting, but it still will not allow you to nurse with it. To stroke a glimpse of the back is all that a host can count on.
With a good content at home, the life expectancy of the protein is increased several times, some individuals live to 15 years.
С братьями нашими меньшими - собаками и кошками - squirrels live quite amicably. The rate of adaptation depends, of course, on the character of each individual, as well as on the age at which the animals met. The ideal option would be the simultaneous maturation of the squirrel and the puppy (kitten). Knowing each other since childhood, they will not be hostile.
Хозяину следует помнить, что даже один кошачий A bite can seriously shorten the life span of a protein. In the saliva of our murok contain special bacteria that can hit the central nervous system of a fluffy beauty. Save the animal can only shots of the antibiotic.
А вот с кем белка точно не уживается, так это с rodents. Keep them separate. Parrots and other birds, too, will not be delighted with such a neighborhood, because she will necessarily hunt for them, well, or try to at least tear out feathers, having reached through the bars of a cage.
How to let a squirrel out for a walk without supervisionit is strictly not recommended to leave her alone with small children. After trying to grab the animal, the baby can get painful scratches or bite. Older children need to explain the rules of communication with the squirrel, and then he will fully be able to experience delight, feeding the beauty with nuts from his palm.
Before you bring a pet into your home,Ask how many squirrels live. Buying a pet for a child, get ready for the fact that the age interests of children change quickly, and all the responsibility for care for many years will fall on you.
How long do proteins live in natural conditions?directly dependent on nutrition. A well-fed animal can suffer many diseases and will easily escape from danger. It is especially difficult in winter when deep drifts and severe frosts do not allow access to supplies. In most cases, it is because of the harsh conditions that the life span of proteins in nature is small. Perhaps this explains the omnivorous nature of the animal: there is no special choice, eat what falls under the arm (or rather, under the foot). Squirrel in nature gnaws nuts and seeds, any cones, buds and shoots of trees, fruits, berries and mushrooms. And even the insects caught along the way go to food. She also wants to hunt lizards and chicks.
При домашнем содержании хозяин должен также provide a rich and varied menu. The basis is cereals, nuts in the shell (except almond) and raw seeds (pumpkin, sunflower). Be sure to prepare for your favorite pine, spruce and cedar cones.
Непременно в рационе питомца должны Present vegetables and fruits (and most of them are dried): apple, pear, dried apricots, zucchini, carrots. Fresh, too, can be given, but not too often and in small slices. Dried mushrooms are a favorite delicacy, but exclude mushrooms and oyster mushrooms.
For variety, offer berries, fruit tree branches, cottage cheese. Always in the cage should be fresh water.
Do not forget that the life of a squirrel in nature passesin active movement. Sitting in retreat, the animal can gain weight and get various diseases of the joints, so daily walks are mandatory.
The squirrel is a very active animal, therefore, releasingher for a walk, limit access to the wires and valuables, to everything that you can try to tooth. If she got out of the cage, do not chase: it is impossible to catch this mischief. Wait until she gets hungry and will return home herself.
It is not necessary to bathe and comb it, you justcomplicate the life of the pet, exposing it to unnecessary stress. Putting a wide cup of water in an open-air cage, you will give the squirrel to solve hygiene issues on their own. Twice a year there is a molt, during this period you can reduce the number of walks, so that thick wool does not cover the entire room.
Obeying instincts, the protein will hide alluneaten food, stock up for the winter. Wean from this is impossible, because this behavior is inherent in nature. Therefore, simply limit the amount of feed given, offer exactly as much as he relies on for one day. During the walks, no food should be freely available to the animal, especially with regard to harmful candies and cookies, which can shorten the life of the squirrel, impairing its health.
The first thing to think about is big anda spacious aviary in which the animal can run and climb walls (it is desirable that they have a wooden finish). At home, the minimum life span of a squirrel is 6 years, so make sure that the strength of the aviary is enough with a margin. The minimum size of the cage is 100 x 100 cm, and at least 150 cm in height.
In the aviary should be installed feeder anddrinking bowl, preferably having a wheel. Since the energy reserves of these Fuzzies are truly endless, such equipment is the safest way to spend it. Soon you yourself will notice that it revolves in it for hours.
It is necessary to put a nest in which pieces of paper, fabric, moss and cotton are put in, so that the pet can equip it at its discretion. During cleaning it should not be touched.
Вольеру нужен поддон, чтобы вы могли наводить clean without scaring the animal. Please note that they are quite odorous, so you will need to clean the cage often. Daily cleaning is recommended (maximum every other day).
Bears the offspring of a protein for 35 days. From 2 to 10 (sometimes 12) naked and blind squirrels are born.
Only 14 days later they will be covered with fur, and on the 28th day they open their eyes. Closer to 2 months, babies become almost independent, and by 5 months - mature individuals.
At home average durationsquirrels have more lives, but the offspring is not always possible to get. Only with a well-balanced diet and sufficient physical activity are fluffy beauties capable of pleasing the owners with the appearance of babies.
At home due to improperProtein content is often obese, diseases of the bones and joints, avitaminosis is often found. It is clear that with such a bouquet it is not necessary to think about posterity, and the life of the animal itself is in danger. If the protein began to demonstrate a lack of activity, poor appetite, lethargy, you should contact your veterinarian to review the diet and the number of walks.
Sick animals and infectious diseases,such as plague, encephalitis, scabies, skin fungus. In order to prevent the deterioration of the condition, with any change in behavior, be sure to consult with your veterinarian.
This is usually specialized nurseries orpet shops. If you are sure that you are able to provide a long, decent life for a squirrel, then you can place an order in any of them, and soon you will have a bright pet.
Compared to natural conditions, where proteinonly 2-3 were released, a maximum of 4 years of life, living in a city apartment gives her a chance to live a lot more. But will the cell be replaced by a forest glade, tree trunks warmed by the sun, and the opportunity to live next to the congeners? Most likely not, but when grown in captivity, the squirrel can no longer live in its natural environment.
