Baxied
05-28-2013, 01:11 PM
So, a few weeks ago I posted about trapping the flying squirrels in my neighbor's attic. For awhile I had no luck, but now I have a new hav-a-hart and I have gotten 3 so far. 1 male and 2 females. They are the cutest things EVER!!!
I am thinking that there are more as I know they live in colonies, but also I have noticed a weird occurrence. There is no insulation where I put the traps, but when I have one in the trap there is tons of insulation in there with the little booger. I think the other squirrels are bringing the trapped one insulation for warmth and coverage. Could this be possible? I can't imagine why else the insulation would be in there. Also, my neighbor said when she checked on yesterday's captive around midnight there was just a little insulation, but this morning when I went to collect her there was a lot more. I find that fascinating and sweet! :Love_Icon Anyway, how many flying squirrels usually live in a colony?
At the moment I have my 3 captives in a critter nation double decker and plan on keeping them until I think I have the entire colony. Then I plan on taking the nestbox to 20 acres my family owns out in the woods. I can't do a soft release here as they would go straight back to my neighbors' house. It will have to be a hard release, but they will have a home that they are used to. Does this sound like an acceptable plan??
I am thinking that there are more as I know they live in colonies, but also I have noticed a weird occurrence. There is no insulation where I put the traps, but when I have one in the trap there is tons of insulation in there with the little booger. I think the other squirrels are bringing the trapped one insulation for warmth and coverage. Could this be possible? I can't imagine why else the insulation would be in there. Also, my neighbor said when she checked on yesterday's captive around midnight there was just a little insulation, but this morning when I went to collect her there was a lot more. I find that fascinating and sweet! :Love_Icon Anyway, how many flying squirrels usually live in a colony?
At the moment I have my 3 captives in a critter nation double decker and plan on keeping them until I think I have the entire colony. Then I plan on taking the nestbox to 20 acres my family owns out in the woods. I can't do a soft release here as they would go straight back to my neighbors' house. It will have to be a hard release, but they will have a home that they are used to. Does this sound like an acceptable plan??