Newborn Flying Squirrels

How to Care for Newborn Southern Flying Squirrel

Newborn flying squirrels are adorable little creatures, with their tiny paws and soft fur, and rely entirely on us to guide them through their delicate early days.

Japanese Newborn Flying Squirrel

They measure 5-8 cm in length, including the tail, and weigh only a few grams.

Newborn Flying Squirrel Enclosure

The size of an enclosure for your newborn squirrels needs to be small; a secure place is ideal, as it helps them feel protected and warm. The enclosure doesn’t need to be large.

Newborn Specialized Diet

A specially formulated milk replacer like Esbilac Puppy Milk Replacer, Zoologic Milk Matrix 33/40, or Fox Valley 32/40 can switch to Fox Valley 20/50 by 4 weeks old

How much to feed to Newborn Flying Squirrel

Feed approximately 7% of the squirrel’s body weight per feeding.

Health Concerns with Newborn Flying Squirrel

Bloating: This can occur due to too much intake of food. After eating, the stomach should be round yet soft. It should deflate before the feeding.

Dehydration: This can result from inadequate feeding, diarrhea, or high environmental temperatures.

Health Concerns with Newborn Flying Squirrel

Bone and Joint Issues:  This is caused by nutritional imbalances, particularly in calcium and vitamin D.

Health Concerns with Newborn Flying Squirrel