Squirrels love birdseed (as well as nuts, sunflower seeds, fruit, and corn), but they don't favor everything that birds eat. So stock your bird feeder with such fare as safflower seed, nyjer seed, and white proso millet, which squirrels don't care for and they'll likely head elsewhere for their next meal. 22 февр. 2021 г.
What seeds do squirrels not eat?
Nyjer seed, millet, safflower, canary seed and canola seed all are ingredients that squirrels avoid. Unfortunately a hungry squirrel will eat anything that will provide it nourishment.
What can I feed a wild squirrel?
In general, squirrels eat a mixture of seeds, nuts, corn, fruit, leaves, fungi and bark. Setting out a variety of these items can help them get a balanced source of nutrition. Even a few of these things, like sunflower seeds and peanuts, will satisfy most squirrels.
Are sunflower seeds OK for squirrels?
Although squirrels love sunflower seeds, provide them in small amounts only. Generally an excellent source of nutrition. Leave in shell to promote gnawing. Squirrels need water daily.
Do GREY squirrels eat bird seed?
While grey squirrels have a penchant for bird food and flower bulbs, these omnivorous mammals will get their protein sources from insects including plant-munching caterpillars and slugs – much to the good news of gardeners, especially in the springtime.
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