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Is peanut butter good for squirrels?

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Yes, it is NOT toxic and they love it. Peanut butter contains heart healthy fats, and is a good source of protein that is beneficial to both humans and animals.


How do you give peanut butter to squirrels?

I take some peanut butter and smear it on a small piece of a broken terra cotta pot – it turns out that squirrels really do like peanut butter. I then place several peanuts on the peanut butter, which acts like glue.

Is it OK for squirrels to eat peanut butter?

Therefore, it is essential not to feed squirrels peanut butter. In peanut butter, xylitol, or sugar, is the primary ingredient. The squirrels cannot eat even small amounts of these substances because they are toxic.

What is the best food for wild squirrels?

If you want to feed squirrels go for unsweetened and unsalted nuts such as: hazelnuts. walnuts. almonds.chopped apple.carrots.spinach.green beans.bean sprouts.celery.Feeding Squirrels | RSPCA

What should not be fed to squirrels?

Acorns, whole roasted pumpkin seeds, and almonds are the healthiest, followed by hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, English walnuts, pecans, pistachios, and peanuts, in that order. Avoid: Cashews, sunflower seeds, dried corn, pine nuts (will cause severe calcium loss).

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