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DaleJrmom2
09-04-2009, 08:50 PM
Elissa is 1 and 1 month old. I think she is in heat. She smells sour and is acting very weird. Is this normal? Just wondering for this is my first heat with her at 1 year old.
PBluejay2
09-04-2009, 09:19 PM
Elissa is 1 and 1 month old. I think she is in heat. She smells sour and is acting very weird. Is this normal? Just wondering for this is my first heat with her at 1 year old.

Squirrels (at least grays) go into heat for only about eight hours a season (the guys have to be on their toes!). More info would help anbout the "weird" behavior and especially the smell.
DaleJrmom2
09-04-2009, 09:51 PM
Squirrels (at least grays) go into heat for only about eight hours a season (the guys have to be on their toes!). More info would help anbout the "weird" behavior and especially the smell.



her smell is sour and the hair on the back of her neck is standing up.
4skwerlz
09-04-2009, 09:56 PM
I noticed the smell when my pet squirrel came into heat the first time; at first, I thought she'd peed herself and it went bad. It was a sour, musky odor.
DaleJrmom2
09-04-2009, 09:58 PM
I noticed the smell when my pet squirrel came into heat the first time; at first, I thought she'd peed herself and it went bad. It was a sour, musky odor.



She smells the same way....Her eyes are bugged out and doesnt want anything to do with me.
Peaches
09-05-2009, 07:53 PM
Squirrels (at least grays) go into heat for only about eight hours a season (the guys have to be on their toes!). More info would help anbout the "weird" behavior and especially the smell.

Thats true in the wild PB but in captivity they will ovulate till they copulate. Or at least for a few weeks. Most people with pet squirrels will tell you that twice a year they become evil little monsters for 3 to 5 weeks. Not every female will get PMS but about 80% will. Beware lol.:hidechair
4skwerlz
09-05-2009, 08:04 PM
Thats true in the wild PB but in captivity they will ovulate till they copulate. Or at least for a few weeks. Most people with pet squirrels will tell you that twice a year they become evil little monsters for 3 to 5 weeks. Not every female will get PMS but about 80% will. Beware lol.:hidechair

Yep. It definitely lasts longer with indoor pet squirrels.
PBluejay2
09-05-2009, 09:05 PM
Maybe so, but my non-releasable female hasn't gone into heat at all, as far as I can tell, Peaches, much to the displeasure of her non-neutered male cage mate. You sure they aren't just getting bitchy for no good reason? I've seen it in other species . . ..
FLUFFYTAILNUT
09-05-2009, 09:16 PM
Maybe so, but my non-releasable female hasn't gone into heat at all, as far as I can tell, Peaches, much to the displeasure of her non-neutered male cage mate. You sure they aren't just getting bitchy for no good reason? I've seen it in other species . . ..:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

Oh my word....................:jump::gasping::giggling:: :: tear's ::streaming:::::
DaleJrmom2
09-15-2009, 10:02 PM
With her being in heat can it cause her not to eat or lose weight?
DaleJrmom2
09-15-2009, 10:18 PM
Her eating habits have changed dramtically.......is that normal when they are in heat?
DaleJrmom2
09-19-2009, 09:20 PM
Still wondering if her being in heat changes her eating habit? she hasnt wanted to eat much at all. even the good treats......anyone?
squirrellywrath72
09-20-2009, 08:37 PM
Squirrel PMS.. I love it. I've raised and released squirrels for years, and it seems that twice a year, yes, they do become little fluffy-tailed nightmares. And their pee takes on a musky note for sure. I have a 3 y/o male right now who "perfumes" himself in pee when my girl squirrels are in season. Funny, he has no idea that the girls are not impressed!