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	My name is Jill and I created this board in 1997 when I got my flying squirrel Charlie. He was such a wonderful pet. You can learn a lot about flying squirrels on this message board by posting your questions and going through the archives. Please keep to the subject. This board is not monitored so if you see spam please let me know by emailing oddpet@aol.com and I will remove it ASAP. About Me: Since 1995 I have been breeding African Pygmy Hedgehogs (Jill's New England Hedgehogs) and produced a DVD Hedgehogs Unleashed. I have kept a number of odd pets over the years. I live in Boston, MA.

Acorns & Hazel Nuts -- Patrici, Sunday, April 10, 10:17:25pm
I need to buy some acorns and hazel nuts. Does anyone know where i can get some?

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- Re: Acorns & Hazel Nuts -- NFSA, Sunday, April 10, 10:30:23pm
Rebecca and Nutkin/Mindalina? -- Andrew, Wednesday, April 06, 11:26:16am
I haven't heard from Rebecca or her flyers in a while. Nutkin is a son of Scalisti and Rakita. Anything new, if you're out there?

--Andrew

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chestnuts -- Mariette, Saturday, January 22, 02:42:19pm
Can fs have chestnuts? I want to give him some but cant find any place which says its ok. Also any suggestions on how to stop bitting? My fs bites not hard but I dont want him to get into the habbit. or nasty. Please write back

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- absolutely. Rockie loves Chestnuts !!! -- The Rock's Laura, Saturday, January 22, 04:34:43pm
  - Re: absolutely. Rockie loves Chestnuts !!! -- julie, Wednesday, March 09, 12:18:17pm
    - Hi Julie! -- The Rock's Laura, Friday, March 11, 08:17:08pm
      - Re: Hi Julie! -- julie, Monday, March 14, 12:49:14pm
        
        Re: Hi Julie! -- The Rock's Laura, Monday, March 14, 07:02:35pm
        
        Re: Julie, I harvested lots of acorns last year and have been successful in thawing them "gently" by -- Bobbie, Tuesday, March 15, 07:44:31am
        
        Re: Julie, I harvested lots of acorns last year and have been successful in thawing them "gently" by -- julie, Tuesday, March 15, 08:22:54am
        
        Re: Julie, I harvested lots of acorns last year and have been successful in thawing them "gently" by -- Joan, Tuesday, March 15, 06:29:29pm
        
        Re: Julie, I harvested lots of acorns last year and have been successful in thawing them "gently" by -- gwsgrand, Sunday, March 20, 01:16:05pm
        
        Re: Julie, I harvested lots of acorns last year and have been successful in thawing them "gently" by -- julie, Monday, March 21, 03:45:10pm
        
        That wasn't the problem -- The Rock's Laura, Monday, March 21, 07:03:25pm
        
        Re: That wasn't the problem -- julie, Tuesday, March 22, 12:18:21pm
Update on Chuck & Mishi -- Joan, Saturday, March 05, 10:08:47pm
2-26
Is Mishi Pregnant?

Chuck got thrown out of the nest box tonight! Guess I'd better set up his bachelor cage in the morning. I gave him a temporary sack tonight

2-27
False Alarm?

Well, he was in the nest this morning ... I think he snuck in while Mishi was asleep. I hung his sleeping bag just in case. If I find him in it, I'll move him out. She was very nasty last night about not wanting him near the nest box.

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Definitely Pregnant!

Poor Chuck is beside himself ... here's the update. For the past 2 nights Chuck has slept alone in a coconut shell. I got him some Kleenex and he made a door. He was hanging on the side of the cage night before last looking like he was trying to kiss Mishi. She guards the box with her head hanging out glaring at Chuck. Poor guy doesn't understand why he can't snuggle. Anyway, he kept eyeing the entrance hole and suddenly went flying backward when Mishi sucker punched him. That was it ... I got his bachelor pad out and set it up for him. I'd check for 2 mornings for his little body and that is enough.
Mishi chased him all over the room when they had out of cage time. That is, when she wasn't hanging her head out of the nest box daring him to even think about coming in. She repeatedly chased him out of the cage.

Chuck spend a lot of time on me and I'd try to get him off when Mishi jumped on me ... I don't want to have one of those fights in my shirt! After a nap in my sleeve , I put Chuck in his cage alone. Boy is he upset with me! He kept trying to pull a finger ... or my whole hand thru the bars to chomp on! I hope he gets that I'm trying to save his little butt.

This morning, he wanted out when he saw me; so I took him out. He ran to the big cage and wanted inside in the worst way. Mishi poked her head through the cotton door when she heard him. He was all over the cage and wouldn't stay on me when I get him. Mishi came out of the nest box looking like an overweight Buddha and standing guard like a pit bull. I was finally able to trap Chuck in a nut bowl and get him back in his cage. He was NOT happy. But, he finally settled down to sleep after a few choice words for me.

3-5
Chuck is Beside Himself
Tonight I let Chuck out of the bachelor pad and he zips over to the home cage. Mishi flies out of the nest box and says a few choice words because Chuck flies back to me. Now, Chuck is racing around me and looking at me like I'm supposed to do something. Well, I have done something ... I've saved his little butt by bringing in the bachelor pad. The little ingrate!

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- Re: Update on Chuck & Mishi -- julie, Wednesday, March 09, 08:35:48am
Alls well with Wingnut!! -- Mariette, Monday, March 07, 09:34:55am
Well, Wingnuts surgery went off without a hitch. He's happy at home again. And a little lighter in the rear LOL. He has a swollen sack and that should disapate with time. As long as he leaves his stitches alone, He should have a full recovery and hopefully a new and improved additude. And a HAPPY MOTHER !! Anyway I just wanted to give you all a update and Thankyou for your imput.
Mariette

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Squirrel Favouring Right Leg -- EFExotics, Thursday, March 03, 11:23:42pm
This evening my girlfriend and I noticed that our little girl is favoring her right hind leg dramatically. She has it pulled up close to her body and is refusing to put any body weight on it.

I restrained her to a pouch and did my best to look at her legs. She has mobility of the leg she's favoring, but its hard to tell if she has mobility of her paw or toes, but it seems like she doesn't.

Its inhibiting her acrobatics, and she's become very clingy now, even after sundown. The problem was noticed probably about 9:30. We had her in the bonding pouch all afternoon and although it may've been a problem them, it didn't seem what way. She hasn't been out or about the room, but I supposed the possiblity exists she injured herself in her cage.

She just a baby, probably about 11 weeks. The thought of calcium deficency causing hind leg paralysis briefly came to mind, and although we're working on weaning her from the bottle completely so she may be getting a bit less calcium (she doesn't seem to like the powder on her fruits always) it seems far too early for the disease to manifest itself so quickly.

So I guess it looks like a vet visit may be in order. I thought, however, I'd make a post to see if anyone had any thoughts or their may be a pertinent part of this issue I'm overlooking.

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bitting -- Mariette, Monday, January 24, 03:36:43am
Does anyone know how to stop any bitting at all? My fs likes to play nibble and I'm afraid he's going to start to bite and mean it. I tell him no and he understands it however after a while he gets angry and will eventually bite then run away. I only had this happen to me once but, I expect it will happen again if I'm not carefull. He's very persistent and wants to nibble a lot. SOMEONE HELP!!!

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- Re: bitting -- NFSA, Monday, January 24, 05:36:04pm
- Re: bitting -- Mariette, Wednesday, March 02, 03:28:16am
  - Re: bitting -- NFSA, Wednesday, March 02, 11:34:20am
flying squirrel mug -- Rose, Tuesday, March 01, 03:01:35pm
Got my F.S. mug today and its beautiful, check it out
www.cafepress.com/woodlandsecrets.com
Its Melindas store

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- Re: flying squirrel mug (Wrong Address) -- Melinda Page, Tuesday, March 01, 08:41:16pm
Baby Flying Squirrels -- Olga, Friday, February 25, 06:21:38pm
I was wondering what do baby f.s. act like when they are litttle, do they take alot of naps? Is there a web site I can go on to read about babies? Thanks! Olga

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- Re: Baby Flying Squirrels -- Judy C., Saturday, February 26, 12:44:43am
Bonding? -- Teresa, Saturday, February 19, 06:01:40pm
We have two squirrels and they seem to have bonded to each other instead of us. Any recommendations to get them to bond with us again? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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In need of Squirrel... -- Dave, Friday, February 18, 11:13:47am
Hello,
My name is Dave, and I live in Plymouth Michigan. The breeder that I was planning on getting a squirrel from has just informed me that they may not be recieving as many squirrels as hoped, and I realized that I was only on one waiting list. I have kept flying squirrels before and have experience taking care of the little critters. Please reply or contact me if you have any information on how, where and from who I may be able buy any newborn squirrels that will be coming soon. I am looking for a breeder in a neighboring state of michigan and am willing to travel. I can also be contacted at Starwarsjediknight2002@yahoo.com, or (734)414-0661. Thanks,
Dave

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New Babies! -- Judy C., Friday, February 18, 12:33:30am
I'm just so excited. There are at least two tiny pink aliens in their box with a protective - but not fanitical - momma. They were born today in the Wild Bunch cage, but I will be moving them, nest box and all, tomorrow. Of course, it's going to be a while before I know what and how many I have, but I'll keep you posted.

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Rodney Knox email address -- Aaron Adams, Saturday, December 25, 01:06:04pm
Rodney Knox has his own website now http://www.rodneyknox.com and his email address rodneyknox@earthlink.net

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- Re: Rodney Knox email address -- glenn vreeland, Saturday, February 12, 10:21:16pm
Kidnapping -- Angela, Friday, February 04, 02:25:55pm
Just recently our little Peanut had a tramatizing experience. My co-worker went into her cage to show a visitor how cute she was. Well there was not peanut there and no signs of her. The cage was all closed up and the tomatoes that she had been given the night before were gone. We were frantic looking for her and then I remembered someone saying that they will go where they are comfortable and familar with. Well obviously she could not get back into her cage but her bonding pouch was on the shelf. Sure enough there she was, near what was left of her pouch. She had chewed it to pieces trying to get in. She wouldn't let us catch her because she was soooo scared. She bit one person and finally I put her nesting box out and she ran right in. She didn't come out for a whole day! I don't know if someone tryed to hold her or kidnap her and she got loose. I don't know where her tomatoes went because she never never never eats all of the tomatoes and she had a lot. THey weren't in her cage or on the shelf anywhere. It's a mystery.
Well, not my cute cuddly Peanut that used to come sit in my lap all day won't even let me get her from her nesting box. She BITES and not a little warning bite that she has done now and again but a BITE! I don't know what to do for the poor little girl and I am not scared for my fingers too! Any suggestions out there? She'll take things like pecans and fruits from my hands but that's about it!

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- Re: Kidnapping -- angela, Friday, February 04, 02:29:07pm
- Re: Kidnapping -- Joan, Friday, February 04, 11:29:36pm
  - Re: Kidnapping -- gwsgrand, Saturday, February 05, 06:50:33pm
- Re: Kidnapping -- Judy C., Friday, February 11, 09:51:51pm
Calcium & D3 sources -- Terry, Sunday, January 30, 10:31:49pm
What is the best way to assure my 1 year old flying squirrels are getting D3 & calcium?

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- Re: Calcium & D3 sources -- NFSA, Monday, January 31, 05:11:42am

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