Squirrel

[wildherbalian85]

I'm curious to know, do you get squirrel cross breeds in this country??

I ask because you get grew squirrels, Red Squirrels, and then there are those squirrels that look like greys just with ALOT of red in them.

[ellen h]

I think it is normal to have greys with reddish brown "tints" to them.I know I have seen it in the local squirrel population
ellen

[mh68]

Originally Posted by ellen h

I think it is normal to have greys with reddish brown "tints" to them.I know I have seen it in the local squirrel population
ellen

Yep, and Reds get a lot of grey in their winter coats

Mark H

[Dogghound]

Grey Squirrels with a red tinge to the fur are basically in their summer coat which is much more reddy/brown and grey compared to the silver/white grey winter coat.

Regarding hybridization with reds as far as im aware it is highly unlikely or vey rare if it does occur.

[Tracey.A]

The reds and the greys don't interbreed as far I know. There are grey squirrels that have more red in them than grey and it can lead to confusion, but they are grey squirrels never the less.

Tracey

[wildherbalian85]

Ahh thats that cleared, thank you all very much