Topics include what squirrels eat in the wild and best practices and tips for safely feeding squirrels for enjoyment.
If you’re running out of ideas of what to put in a squirrel feeder the list below will help. Many people just stick to bulk peanuts, but squirrels have nutritional needs that cannot be met on a diet of peanuts. Fortunately, it’s easy for us to help them out and supply much needed, vitamins, minerals …
What to Put in a Squirrel Feeder? Open Platforms vs. Roof Style Read More »
I love feeding squirrels, it’s actually quite therapeutic. But I’ll be the first to admit that the squirrels don’t necessarily appreciate all of my healthy options. Sure they’d love nothing more than a peanut butter sandwich, but, my experience as a wildlife volunteer has taught me this: if they’re really hungry, squirrels will eat what’s …
It can take years for a pinecone to break away and thump to the ground. And when it finally does: it’s fair game for eating! While many animals must wait for nature to help open the pinecone, squirrels, with their elodont incisors, (ever-growing teeth) can dig right in. So why are we being told NOT …
Can Squirrels Eat Pine Nuts? 3 Reasons Store Bought PineNuts Make Bad Squirrel Feed Read More »
Whether you’re dealing with a trapped animal or just interested in the topic, this article is about how squirrels cope without eating or drinking. As you might expect, being without one or the other can cause panic which only makes matters worse. And depending on squirrel size and age, it might be a very slippery …
How Long Can a Squirrel Live Without Food and Water – By weight and age Read More »
Getting calcium into a squirrel has its challenges. Egg shells could be the answer if done properly. Hopefully this resource puts you on a path toward reducing risk by adopting the best practices we already know about egg shells and calcium. Can Egg Shells Provide Calcium to Squirrels? Whole eggs, including the shells are common …
If you’re just getting started learning about squirrels, no doubt you’re learning that Calcium, (Ca ) intake is one hot topic. That’s because whether wild or captive, young or old: squirrels have high calcium demand. Without enough, squirrels are at risk for stunted growth and painful diseases if they don’t get treated with calcium supplements. …
How Do Squirrels Get Calcium in the Wild? TOP 10 Natural Food Sources with Video Read More »
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 »
