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kcassidy
09-18-2011, 03:08 PM
Hi All:

Does anyone have links/photos of how to build outdoor release cages for Squirrel's?

I have my squirrel condo's but I need an official release cage to build out in the back 40 :)

Thanks
Nancy in New York
09-18-2011, 04:26 PM
Hi All:

Does anyone have links/photos of how to build outdoor release cages for Squirrel's?

I have my squirrel condo's but I need an official release cage to build out in the back 40 :)

Thanks

Here's one:
http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27107
Rhapsody
09-18-2011, 05:59 PM
IF you cant get a cage built right away...... you can always use a good size Parrot Cage --Like I DID!!

LINK: (with pics)
http://mothernaturesrescue.webs.com/release.htm
Mommaluvy
08-17-2014, 06:24 PM
IF you cant get a cage built right away...... you can always use a good size Parrot Cage --Like I DID!!

LINK: (with pics)
http://mothernaturesrescue.webs.com/release.htm


How did you do this? did you just leave the cage out side on the ground? Did you use a nest box?
Rhapsody
08-17-2014, 08:53 PM
How did you do this? did you just leave the cage out side on the ground? Did you use a nest box?
Yes, all of my outside release cages have a nest box in them and they are sitting on the ground under a tree for coverage. I leave the squirrels in the release for at least 30 days to allow them time to properly wild up with out having me around them constantly before I open a smaller entrance / exit door that allows the squirrels to leave the cage as the desire. Once the squirrel is released and if they return at any time I will continue to supplement their food with feedings from inside my house for up to a month, no longer..... this gives them time to acclimate to being wild and free with out starving.
Mommaluvy
08-19-2014, 05:15 PM
Yes, all of my outside release cages have a nest box in them and they are sitting on the ground under a tree for coverage. I leave the squirrels in the release for at least 30 days to allow them time to properly wild up with out having me around them constantly before I open a smaller entrance / exit door that allows the squirrels to leave the cage as the desire. Once the squirrel is released and if they return at any time I will continue to supplement their food with feedings from inside my house for up to a month, no longer..... this gives them time to acclimate to being wild and free with out starving.

Ahhh.. That's a good idea.
Thank you.