Feed in small amounts only. Corn is a squirrel favorite, but fails to offer quality nutrition. Offer small quantities of non-citrus fruit. Leave in shell to promote gnawing.
Why do squirrels eat corn?
Feeding squirrels corn can help them bulk up and add the needed fat layer. The corn can also serve as a supplemental food source that allows squirrels to stash more of their natural food sources for winter consumption.
What do squirrels like to eat the most?
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.
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