What is it like own Flying Squirrels? - A day in the life of my Flying Squirrels!

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Flying squirrels are a pretty interesting animal that most people know off, but not much about. I get the privilege of caring for multiple flying squirrels on a daily basis, and they're quite different from any other animal i care for, so today, we're gonna be taking a look at what it's like caring for flying squirrels! As always we hope y'all enjoy this video :D
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Welcome to the Life's Wild Adventure channel! With lots of adventure, fun, and most importantly, animals! Join Zachary Gray, a young wildlife enthusiast, on all of his adventures with some of the most unique creature on the planet! From the smallest ants, to the big dinosaur like crocodilians, this channel is all about getting YOU into wildlife! This channel is all about animal education and exploration, learning about the world around us, and the animals we share it with!

[@squirrelfrendotcom]

I have a southern flying squirrel, a female named Jupiter. She is such a character! So much personality and she loves to be snuggled in my furry robe. Your enclosure looks great! We built one the size of a phone booth. I crochet her little nest pouches and she sleeps in those...she uses her birdhouse as a pantry/kitchen and 'squirrels' away her food she wants to store for later. She was a rescue from my yard, and I nursed her with kitten formula for about a month. Thank you for sharing your furry friends!

[@CobraDove1111]

It would be so wonderful if you could crochet a little pouch for this woman who has a chipmunk with a disability named Lui (l think the channel is called Darami)....I've often though she could use a pouch for him to carry around her neck so she could bring him with her instead of Lui staying in a small cage

[@jaywagner13]

Do u still have the flying squirrels?

[@donaldskinner1275]

We have flying squirrels in our bluebird house.

[@squirrelfrendotcom]

​@@jaywagner13 yes! She's been with us almost two years now

[@squirrelfrendotcom]

Actually, it's three years, we found her in 2020

[@sutherngirrl7590]

I just rescued a gray squirrel last week. I'd say about 8-10 weeks, not positive. In a bank parking lot with one small tree, it was hopping along concrete. I searched and waited for mama but nothing. Poor baby was so hungry. I finally reached a friend who is a vet. They took it in. Weird place to find a baby squirrel. Super sweet though 🥰

[@theflowerhead]

I loved having a squirrel.

[@geminiflanagan1]

Are you still taking care of him???

[@TheWildlifeBrothers]

Flying squirrels are so dang cute, I can’t get over their adorable little faces! I’m very jealous that you get to play with those guys any time you want, that is definitely on my list of things to do when I’m in LA. Nice work, Animal Diaries is such a great series! - Harrison and Evan

[@rhonda7975]

My favorite video ever! Those flying squirrels are so cute! Zachary you’ve done a great job with all your animal rescues and care; as well as teaching others about these amazing animals! Keep up the wonderful work you are doing and thank you for sharing it!😍

[@srilankanvalues]

Flying Squirrel Call/Sound kzbin.info/www/bejne/lajbiWdjdsZ8gtU

[@Samuel_smith]

My mom saved one as a baby and now it’s my pet. My favorite pet ever!

[@Zy-bq5xs]

​@@Samuel_smithmy dad planning to buy me one next week, so I wanna know, can they live alone without friends? Or should i buy two?

[@joialbright312]

This guy is delightful.

[@mulletoutdooradventures6286]

I got a grey squirrel that is almost 4 now and I'm omw home with 2 baby southern flying squirrels. I'm so pumped I found them burrowed in a roof I was tearing off. I'm so excited

[@mdpooler3704]

I have a Southern Flying Squirrel and I Love Him as much as He Loves Me!! He loves chopped walnuts and sweet potatoe

[@sluggou812beotch]

I saw my first flying squirrel last night. Wild but friendly. His tail touched my head when I was standing under the bird feeder oblivious to his presence. I stood back and saw him. I thought he was stuck in the mesh but when I touched him he moved a couple feet up on to the rafters. I took a pic and he hung out for a while longer on the feeder. Cool experience.

[@89vette1]

I have a southern flying squirrel that I took in after a dog found it. Her back legs didn't work at all and she was aggressive. I would pet her with a tooth brush and after a few weeks with my finger and within a month or two, she was climbing all over me. She regained a little bit of use or her back legs but she would never survive in the wild. She usually comes out to play at night. When shes done playing, she beelines for her cage no matter where she is in the house. I've had her about a year now.

[@kittymarlow6487]

I just found a little southern flying squirrel whose back legs are not working. I thought he was a baby, but after watching Zippy, I think he is near full grown. You said your squirrel’s back legs didn’t work either and that later she was, not fully, but better. That was encouraging. Thank you for sharing.

[@gottwy1366]

It is amazing how you have your own zoo in the backyard. You live my dream mate :)

[@theflowerhead]

Precious. When you talked to him, he was really listening. 😂

[@Cpt.StickerNoodle-nt8on]

I have 7 flying squirrels. They all love to speed around their cage and stuff all of the cages pockets to the brim with foam. They used to have a smaller cage in my room when they’re was less of them, but when it got to 7 I got a big bird cage for them in the living room which is nice because they’re not keeping me up at night with squeaks. The most I interact with them while in their cage is putting nuts through the cage bars for them to grab from and I’ll sometimes open up the cage to pet them if they’re not all running around crazy because I don’t want them escaping. I have a pouch that goes around your neck that let the squirrels rummage around in and I have a net tent so I can play around with them without them hiding somewhere around the house. How I first got the squirrels was when my family was taking care of 2 flying squirrels this crazy cat breeder lady who’s daughter is one of my moms friends. After a few weeks of the lady making us take care the the little lads for longer, she just decided to give them to us. Eventually they had babies, or at least babies that lived getting us up to 5 flying squirrels. Also, I’d like to say how great the momma squirrel is: she would always show us here babies, taking them out of their little pockets and carrying them with her neck; and when the squirrels after a few years had 2 more squirrels, I saw momma bring out a baby onto the side of the cage to teach it how to climb. Anyway that’s all, however, I would not recommend 7 flying squirrels to anyone. We can’t release any because they’re too domesticated and no one has bought any so we’re stuck with over half a dozen squirrels, they are cute though so maybe 7 flying squirrels isn’t such a bad thing, even if the rest of my family thinks it is. Now if they have more babies, I don’t know what I’ll do.

[@Cpt.StickerNoodle-nt8on]

Sorry for writing an essay :(

[@Xiqi_]

Cute btw i dont have any expieriencs with animals i want to buy one of them

[@lpnjan7246]

When I was a kid we raised a litter of 4 little flying squirrels that had their mother accidently killed and the farmer who found them brought them to our house and asked what he should do with them. We took them in and my dad built a cage with a little house in it and we kept it in a room in the house that was quiet but was around the family. We fed them and played with them until they got old enough to release and we took the cage to the woods and opened the doors on it and made sure there was food and water available in it for a while and let them make their way out in the wilderness. They hung around for a while but eventually left "the nest" and never returned.

[@SweetBuLivingLife]

I have one that fell out of a tree a few days ago. He is so CUTE. I tried to released him back onto the palm tree a few days ago and a few minutes later he fell out again. So I am not sure if his mom kicked him out or if he just fell. He loves green apple pieces (with the skin removed). I named him Night Flyer 🙂

[@Tammy-Jeanne-Movies]

Keep him...weigh him and slowly feed him goat milk with dropper..make sure he doesn't aspirate..

[@smetlogik]

Time to open up your petting zoo for rescued animals. Great job caring for them and sharing the facts.

[@garrettroberts7937]

You are such a beautiful human and I think the animals know it. I’m jealous of your flying squirrel setup. 😅

[@kocholawis1851]

You seem like a nice guy with true compassion for fellow living things, kind of what we as a specie need. Hi from MX

[@cinemaipswich4636]

Australia has something similar, called the Sugar Glider. It's not a squirrel, but a Marsupial, and just as cute.

[@helenethomason3107]

Enjoyed watching you interact with the flying squirrels! Zippy is a super star! Thank you for sharing these cuties with everyone.

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

Outstanding work as always! I had heard about flying squirrels but I didn’t realize they were in my area in Northwest New Jersey. One night I found one flying through my house must’ve got into the chimney. It was fascinating and I was finally able to corral it outside so it could be free. Thanks Zach keep up the great work.

[@bartsexton1652]

Years ago we had a ice storm. A friend and I was out walking in the woods and saw flying squirrels had died from the storm. I forgot how many I’m thinking it was three . But we did fine one alive so do to his home being destroyed I got a glove and caught him . Took him home and keep him alive tell the ice melted. I then returned him to the woods. But the fur they have is the most softest fur on a animal I’ve ever felt . And yes I was going by the dead ones lol

[@eriesisgod]

I don't have flying squirrels, but I have sugar gliders and they definitely all have their own personalities like zippy. My oldest male is such a grump and always tries to act territorial even though he's so tiny. My girls are sweet, but shy, but definitely will say hi to get treats. And my two twin boys are very social but like to run, jump, climb, nibble, and try to go on un-authorized adventures lol. I love how even tiny animals have such big personalities.

[@bruceburger4576]

That’s Just Awesome Zachary , your Flying Squirrels Are Very Cool !!! I’m So Happy That You We’re Able To Help These Awesome Baby’s !!! So Cool & You Also Gave Fantastic Information On Them !!! Well Done Again Zachary !!! Keep these Awesome videos coming !!!

[@lauriemaitem4174]

So adorable!!

[@ntfurn5702]

You must have the most rewarding job

[@m_christine1070]

Zippievis adorable! My little Ritchie is 13 months and also a pudge ball

[@tyliful]

they are adorable.

[@carolcarrone3439]

So cute. Great video. ❤️❤️❤️👍👍

[@JustMe-01]

awesome video. Those flying squirrels are adorable.

[@dogtooth12]

My cat came to the door with a flying squirrel in its mouth. Took the squirrel in and have been trying to comfort & care for it. He actually seemed to relax when I held & stroked him - really surprised me. Has been about 24 hours, but poor thing won't eat or drink. Worried. He doesn't seem obviously injured, but wonder if maybe something internal. He's about the cutest thing I've ever seen. Thanks for this video and hint about apples. Gonna try more with them.

[@Ecotasia]

That is a cute little critter, they are so interesting, one day would like to see them out in the woods

[@keithgardner4488]

Wow happy to see that nothing slithered in this video! Great video is always though!

[@listenerofnature7899]

Awesome video!! They are so cute!!

[@SportsFan838]

One word. Kilmarnock!!!

[@sarahowen9083]

Just found your channel because my mom found a snake in her house and I wanted to know more about them. Thanks for all the info you give! Then I found this video. They are so adorable! I love your voice you do when talking to the squirrels. ❤ I subscribed!

[@crystalhernandez5856]

Awesome squirrels and glad you could share. I would've liked to see more information on diet, as I am a new flying squirrel owner. They differ to the Eastern gray squirrel's diet. Also, just a friendly piece of advice, when feeding baby squirrels with s syringe, always have the point of the syringe pointing upward, or a 45 degree angle, pointing downward as to avoid aspiration.

[@TheKnitten]

“Very cute little guys.. got big heads “ 😂😂😂

[@obossumz2100]

So cuteeeeeeee!!!

[@Peter-mn8rr]

So cute and funny. Amazing video 😍🙂

[@djjac8053]

I have a flying squirrel as a pet and they are cute and fun

[@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739]

Beautiful ❤️ animals

[@puppetfriends_1427]

so cute id love to have one.

[@christopherbrown5338]

Very cool! We have 2 Southern & 2 Northern Flyers. Our 1st was a female back in 2009 but after about a year she starting biting often. We only had one that was fussy drinking the powdered goats milk but we pressed bits of apple in a vice and when he would stop eating we would dip the syringe tip in the apple juice and he would get interested in eating more.

[@powerfullgoddess5797]

From where did you buy them??

[@christopherbrown5338]

@@powerfullgoddess5797 TN flyers

[@abdullagmail]

Flying squirrel!!!🥹

[@rafaelmarioyoseflennon3461]

They're all so cute 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Amazing big eyes with tiny body 😁😁😁😁

[@frankensquid]

Are Zippy and co. southern flying squirrels or northern? Love this video! Dream life! ^-^

[@LifesWildAdventures]

Northerns :D However the two young ones are southerns, which they will be joining them outside soon!

[@danielmcguire7752]

I actually a few months ago my family and I found a flying squirrel under are oven at first my pop thought it was a rat or something then I had a look and a flying squirrel we laid out peanuts to lore him out caught in a small box let him go on back porch and he flew away chirping like a bird

[@top0151.1]

We rescued a flying squirrel that almost got run over. I was smitten the moment I saw her adorable face and funny personality. I got her a large bird cage and made rope climbs and stairs and a dirt pit for her to dig, put nuts and fruit to let her forage but she seems lonely. We also have a rabbit and was wondering if they would get along if in the same cage together. I would like to let them have play dates but cant seem to find any info on whether or not that would be a good idea. Not sure if it matters but the rabbit is a male and the squirrel I believe is a female.

[@tomstarkey8712]

cute

[@lyleschull6516]

Back in the early 60s us kids went to a Saturday afternoon movie an watch a movie perry the flying squirrel

[@tjiacab3272]

i have seen them in flight a few times, thought is was a bird at first. We live in Texas near Houston - lots of trees. Our border collie Major brought home (alive) a baby cotton tail and a flying squirrel on separate ocassions. We put the flying squirrel back in a tree. We raised the baby rabbit in a cage until it was big enough to release. Love wildlife, Gods creation.

[@Shawnsatisfiedwife]

During the summer I like to go outside at night and hear them chirping

[@h_r7708]

Pocket squirrel, don't eat my pocket bacon.

[@lizkruse7086]

I have a few questions is there much of a difference between southern and northern flying squirrels in there behavior? I know sugar gliders are marsupials but how similar are their characteristics? Do they eat bugs or fruit more in the wild?

[@holgerfarber194]

OMG😲

[@lordrichard8184]

That kid reminds me of the guy from cloudy with a chance of meatballs.

[@Becauseimme]

The Squirrel Master, Nasty Nateis a MMA fighter… Zippy saved him from many shankings.

[@snookyrichards9519]

Afternoon. I so enjoyed this video. Staying at my son's one time he had a family of the flying squirrels up in the attic. It was an ole, farm house. During the day and evening it sounded like there was a herd of horses running over the bedrooms. I didn't know I could keep them for pets. Do states have laws against this. {Vermont} Thank you again.

[@robertflint4115]

Hundreds of yards at a time? I've seen them go 30 - 40 yards between a barn and a tree. They glide like a hang glider do not fly or flap wings like a bird. Just saying, but awesome job he has. I am jealous.

[@alishaconner690]

What do you feed them? I have a young one and have been told so many different contradicting things?

[@orangekitty1]

I rescued a Flying Squirrel yesterday from the clutches of a cat. He/she is no worse for wear and I have been watching it and looking for inquires and it is ok. It has been eating sunflower seeds and grapes and drinking water from a syringe. I will keep him/her for another day and night to make sure but he is very active and climbs all over me and sits on top of my head. I want to relocate it somewhere. I have a couple of nature parks close (cat free I hope). I am guessing releasing it toward evening is best. Any suggestions on where and when? Im in Michigan btw.

[@danachristie9220]

Do you have to separate male and female flying squirrels expecting or when babies come?

[@crossacoustics6814]

Special little monsters

[@rome27]

I was washing dishes and seen something move out of the corner of my eyes in the room next to me, well sure enough it was a flying squirrel. I have no idea how it got in, but it took me a hour to catch him or her. I thought it was a baby squirrel but I find out it’s actually an adult. I live in a basement apartment and the the laundry room is unfinished so I think it may have made its way through the rest of the house and into my basement apartment. They are precious 😅 but I hope I don’t have a nest somewhere down here.

[@jacobalderman105]

👍👍

[@wutntarnation]

I got woke up last night by one of these rascals running over my head...... twice!! Don't know how he got in the house but he was gently caught and released outside.

[@NightDrivingCanada]

Where can we buy a breeding pair?

[@jimc6687]

A friend of mine had a pair of sugar gliders and claimed these were the best pets ever! Jim C.

[@AnemicRoyaltyRX]

Actually sugar gliders and flying squirrels are completely different but they have similar features. Sugar gliders have pouches and are mammals whereas the Flying Squirrel does not. I'd imagine that having a pet flying squirrel would require a lot of care, but sugar gliders from my experience require a lot more. ( I guess I wouldn't know too much about having a pet flying squirrel because I've never had one) Their diets are completely different as well. They are equally as cute though!

[@findoutthehardway]

He's lawst in the sawce

[@JaneTurbeville]

I want to get a flying squirrel, 2 baby ones actually. Do you recommend getting 2 of the same gender or a male and female? Also, do you have a good place where I can buy them? The only place I have found so far wanted $900 for 1 baby. Thanks for reading and just so you know, I subscribed after watching this video!!!

[@poathaithaingam2959]

I love it. It is my pet in the future.

[@herpingandfishingwithlogan]

Those are a native species of fly squirrel they have a flat tail which helps them with control when gliding

[@marcellasoohoo3446]

I need a larger home !!!

[@wertz987]

I am In Ohio and just realized I have flying squirrels In my attic. I never knew In my long life they existed here. Caught 2 and took them to the wildlife place but a raccoon got in recently and I think they drove them out. Damn freeloaders.

[@giask2688]

Did you voice Hiccup in DreamWorks' How to Train your Dragon?💀💀💀🤠

[@LifesWildAdventures]

I’m hiccup from the timeline dragons don’t exist and I don’t fix the crazy Viking girl

[@phoenixkay7191]

What do they eat besides 🍎. I want to put food out for them . Right now the ones here are eating from bird feeders.

[@carolcarrone3439]

#1

[@camandtateoutdoors2439]

If you didn’t see the title is what it is like own a flying squirrel but I don’t know if you did that on purpose but I was just lettin you know

[@A.F.v.R.]

Just a kind, well-meant suggestion - try lowering and softening your voice.🌴

[@belalabusultan5911]

why are they not a popular pet? they exceed the cuteness of most common pets (Ca - Dog - Hamster) and don't seem dangerous at all.... is there a reason?

[@Nhan-sq9sy]

Did u get my Instagram text?

[@AnemicRoyaltyRX]

And the females are always more territorial, especially when brooding young. They are extremely protective of their helpless little ones and have a strong maternal instinct, which is probably why they're acting that way hun.

[@Omni-Tier]

1:04 the moment I felt bad for the squirrel. Btw this is just a joke no hate

[@vitalic_drms]

pocket squirrel

[@likpast6054]

They dont looks as friendly ass the comun

[@robertboykin1828]

flying squirrels, Hunny gliders, eat baby blue birds. They hide under the nest till dark, then reach up and grab a snack. Not so cute now, huh.

[@crossacoustics6814]

I just have to... S I M P S to the I to the M to the P (Candice)

[@efilin13_chan35]

Emolga person

[@thischannelisdead.imnotpos7792]

264 likes 1 dislike Me: ocd triggered

[@ZungZe]

This is wrong