Wild Flying Squirrel question

[fuzzyhixson]

I have had a flying squirrel come to my bird feeder every night for months now and it has not been here in a few days. I wondered if you know if this could be normal with maybe nuts on the ground now? I am fearing the worst. :( Do they prefer acorns over sunflower seed? Thanks!

[gs1]

:dono could be normal ... he might have just moved on for the winter... they also like insects/bugs/cooked chicken breast etc... maybe it's time for him to move from birdseed.

[fuzzyhixson]

thanks for responding so quick. I am sure missing him and will keep watching for him to return. I got too attached I guess. Laurie

[gs1]

if you want go on the flyer threads here (they have their own forum) and you can learn more about them and what they like to eat.....

mrs skul is one of our best flyer people .... she has both indoor and outdoor flyers....http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16792 (her husband is skul and he's very entertaining but she's the flyer person with the know-how)

muffinsquirrel is another that runs an outdoor restaurant for her flyers but she's not here as much ....:)



and jackie in tampa although hers are still pet flyers....http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31203