Copicpho
05-11-2016, 01:26 PM
Hi there, I have a male gray approximately 4-5 months old. I am a first time squirrel owner and was wondering if teeth trimming is ALWAYS required. When would he need his first trimming done (this sounds awful to do). He isn't have any issues that I know of, his diet is good, he chews on EVERYTHING inside his cage (he has plenty of toys and branches). If I keep him chew toys, deer antler (he has a whole 1/2 of a rack in his cage and chews it all the time), etc. Will I be able to prevent the teeth trimming?
He also bites me softly, almost affectionately, he did get my thumbnail a little hard and I yelped. He immediately stopped. His cage is about three feet from my recliner and I have corrected him with an "Ahh Ahgh!" for chewing on the metal of his cage. He stops everytime I do that so, I think that verbal command is working. He has stolen my heart for sure, but man is he a messy eater!! I clean his cage daily. He gets block, veggies, and I collect vegetation (sticks, dandelions, and leaves) every other day at least. Thanks in advance for any answers you can provide.
Thanks,
C.
He also bites me softly, almost affectionately, he did get my thumbnail a little hard and I yelped. He immediately stopped. His cage is about three feet from my recliner and I have corrected him with an "Ahh Ahgh!" for chewing on the metal of his cage. He stops everytime I do that so, I think that verbal command is working. He has stolen my heart for sure, but man is he a messy eater!! I clean his cage daily. He gets block, veggies, and I collect vegetation (sticks, dandelions, and leaves) every other day at least. Thanks in advance for any answers you can provide.
Thanks,
C.