![]() ![]() ![]() You can also give them some fruit and veg, including: Peanuts that are aflatoxin-free (not mouldy).If you do want to feed your local squirrels, give them unsweetened and unsalted nuts such as: Providing extra food could also increase the local squirrel population beyond its natural capacity. If you start feeding squirrels, they could also become reliant on artificial food sources. Eating from feeders that make them vulnerable to cats.Encouraging them to cross a road, where they could be run over.It's also important to remember that giving squirrels food could put them in danger, for example: To encourage and enjoy more wildlife in your garden plant suitable trees and leave wild areas alone. There should already be plenty if there are squirrels already living in your area. It's often better to let them find their own food. Taking extra care to tidy up any litter or netting, which could entrap wildlifeīefore feeding squirrels, think about whether it's likely to cause problems for them, for you, or for your neighbours at a later date.Ensuring bird feeders are 'squirrel-safe' and that squirrels can't get trapped inside.Not chopping down tree branches, which might affect active squirrel nests and hurt squirrels and their young.Planting trees in your garden, such as oak, beech, sweet chestnut and hazel provide habitat and food for squirrels.You can make your garden more suitable for squirrels by: If you'd like to encourage squirrels to your garden, here's how to create an environment that's suitable for them. Grey squirrels can either be seen as cute or a nuisance. ![]()
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