Feeding wildlife makes us feel good. No doubt it feels even better when an animal takes our offering with enthusiasm. vs. seeing them do the “no thanks” routine. Bread is usually taken with enthusiasm. Unfortunately, the only one winning in that scene is us. Because sadly, the squirrel is not getting what it needs from …
Is Bread Bad for Squirrels? 5 Reasons to STOP giving Fresh or Moldy Breads Read More »
Talking about corn makes me happy. Why? Because every time someone asks about feeding corn to animals, I can’t help but think of my Dad, and how he refers to complex questions as: “CORNFUSING.” A smile automatically appears. So in this article, I’m going to make my Dad proud and try to end the CORNFUSION! …
What Kind of Corn Do You Feed the Squirrels? Cracked, Indian, Deer, Cob Read More »
It’s fun to feed squirrels. Watching a squirrel run up a tree with a large cheese puff is as adorable as it is funny. Will they get orange cheesy paws or cheese dust trapped in their whiskers? Amusing? Yes. Healthy? NO If you want to learn whether or not a squirrel CAN eat cheese vs. …
Can and Do Squirrels Eat Cheese? Cube, Cream, Puffs, Balls, Sticks, Cottage Read More »
When I was volunteering at the wildlife hospital, we stored 3 types of mealworm products to feed our patients during rehab. Live Mealworms Dried Mealworms Mealworm Suet For the most part, these protein packed meaty treats were intended for the birds, but our resident squirrels were happy to chow down on some mealworms when offered. …
Do Squirrels Eat Mealworms? (Live, Dried & Mealworm Suet) Read More »
When we think of feeding squirrels, I’ll be the first to admit that meat and bugs definitely do not come to mind! Not that a squirrel wouldn’t eat it, but I’m not one for watching living things get eaten. But what about squirrels? Are they likely to want a chunk of your hot dog or …
Do Squirrels Eat Meat? Birds, Eggs, Bugs, Cicadas, SNAKES? Read More »
Delicious. Available. Easy to store. No mess. Yes, we’re talking about apples and whether or not squirrels like to eat these easy, no fuss foods. But we’re going to dive just a wee bit deeper and talk about a squirrels preference for different varieties of apples. We’re also going to get to the bottom of …
Do Squirrels Eat Apples? A Look at the Skin, Core, Seeds, of Sweet vs. Crabapples Read More »
