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How much food do squirrels eat a day?

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Grey squirrels consume between 40g and 80g (1.5 to 3 oz.)of food per day, which represents about 10% of their body weight, while Reds eat about 18g (0.6 oz.) per day, or roughly 5% of theirs.


How many times a day should a squirrel eat?

(Example: A 5-week-old squirrel will be strictly on formula and not yet on solid foods, so he will need to be fed every three hours. A seven-week-old squirrel will be nibbling on solid foods, and will need formula about four times a day, or every 4 hours.

How often do squirrels eat?

Nuts and seeds make up as much as 95% of the eastern gray squirrel diet. In particular, squirrels prefer acorns, hickory nuts, and beech-nuts. Insects and other food derived from animals make up under 2% of a squirrel's diet. So, your squirrel will need just over a quarter pound of food every day.

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