How To Help Squirrels This Winter

There are multiple ways to help the squirrels during winter. The most effective way to help a squirrel is to build a squirrel house and constantly refill it with food. Examples of foods are nuts with shells, acorn, seeds, and other types of legumes.
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00:00 Intro
00:10 Welcome
00:20 Important Question
00:38 Different Opinions and Rules
01:12 Background Information
02:00 Where To Put Your Squirrel Feeder
03:25 Different Types of Houses & Feeders
03:58 Pause
04:08 Another Important Question
04:20 What To Think About When Choosing A Squirrel Feeder
04:48 What Is The Best Food For Wild Squirrels During The Winter?
05:36 What Food Shouldn't You Feed Squirrels?
06:25 In Conclusion
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[@lukamilas8648]

I absolutely adore squirrels! I have a grey squirrel living in my tree and I throw it walnuts during the fall/winter months a few times a month. They pick everything clean! And now they habitually come and check my front door first thing in the morning for food, that’s how smart they are.

[@socialista1421]

I feed my Charlie girl walnuts everyday I buy a bag of shelled walnuts once or twice every two weeks she also like the corn and black sunflower and I give her belvita blueberry cookies and green grapes she loves also I don’t give many peanuts they are a treat because one they aren’t nuts and two they just don’t have the vitamins and minerals she needs or they need because I feed the surrounding friends also, I save the cat food cans to use as water bowls and I bought a salt wheel they can use if they so choose! I love my squirrels 🐿 and most of all my Charlie girl whom I rehabbed from about 7 weeks thank you for your advice and the video 🙂🐿

[@jackbraddell4940]

I feed whomever is hungry period !

[@badapple65]

I’ll never ask BIG GOV if I may feed wild squirrels. But, enjoyed the video!

[@TheRealNewWhirledOrder]

👍

[@Pointman-yf6or]

Feed the little buggers! Tip: they like shelled corn, but only eat the heart of the kernel. There are a variety of birds that like the leftovers. Doves, cardinals, woodpeckers, blue jays ect. So all the critters that frequent the feeders make out. Cheers

[@pawlpoche8736]

Your absolutely right I feed squirrels hard corn and what they do t eat, the birds do Blue jays, cardinals etc

[@monicasong427]

Of course! We are taking everything from vital wildlife.

[@CarlaBeep]

They love black oil, sunflower seeds

[@stuthelion4755]

Been feeding squirrels 10yrs at my job shelled peanuts. Birds can take them too but rarely do unless blue jays

[@monicasong427]

@@stuthelion4755 Beautiful *^_^*

[@Daxi007]

Да зимой белкам не просто. Наша помощь им очень нужна. И не только белкам. Вы добрые люди. Спасибо вам и привет белкам.

[@SquirrelTheater]

I just bought some pecans in the shell for my tree dwelling friends. They’re so beautiful and intelligent. 🐿 Great video!

[@erictaylor1958]

Squirrel feeders and squirrel boxes are two different things. Is a box where a squirrel will go to eat he doesn't care where it's at or how high it is off the ground. They will not nest in a box close to the ground. So if it's a nest and it's in the wild they will build their own nest 30 feet off the ground or greater. If it's feeder box it really doesn't matter. Because a squirrel berate a bird feeder box and that's typically only six feet off the ground. But it definitely won't sleep in there. I rehabilitate squirrels so I know.

[@brycebean3534]

In my experience with the eastern grey squirrels in New York, my outdoor cats have rarely been able to catch one. They mostly ignore them because they are so fast.

[@karenjustice6265]

I gather walnuts and hickory nuts for my neighborhood squirrels. There are no nut bearing trees for about a square mole from my home. The parks i gather from have so many hickory and walnut trees that i can get several gallon sized freezer bags and still leave tons for the park squirrels. I also toast all of the pumpkin seeds i can get at Halloween. They last a long time if stored correctly, and they love yhem.

[@anonyme7798]

Thank you for sharing I hve been taking care of 4 beautiful squirrels and I’m loving it every day I see them eating and I gve them healthy food they love it Again thank you for sharing god bless!

[@JohnJones-dg6lb]

If you don't mind me asking what kind of squirrels are they and what types of food do you feed them. Thanks!

[@MissBonnieMcSquirrely]

very nice video :) I love squirrels. They also like avocados a lot!

[@blueforest2927]

I thought i read wheres the avocado skin is bad for them...but the nut inside is good and full of nutrition (?).

[@vernonbowling5136]

I feed a variety of squirrels red black and grey's, my best option was to purchase deep hanging mesh baskets and short shepherds hooks so the food stays off the ground. These are right below the bird feeders and they have never bothered the feeders. Thank you for your video it has helped me confirm the types of nuts I have been feeding the squirrels.

[@mwilcox2102]

Got 6 squirrels we feed. haven't built a house for them yet. Got heated water dish for water for them an birds for winter

[@howtohelpanimals]

Six squirrels? Wow, you must really be their favorite! Thank you for sharing, Mitch! ☺️

[@mwilcox2102]

@@howtohelpanimals they are spoiled corn, peanuts, pistachios sunflowerseeds of course Natural.... 😆

[@bebeannalee6214]

Thank you for making this video. It is informative and well delivered.

[@howtohelpanimals]

Thank you for your kind words! ❤️

[@alunevans2377]

I feed the squirrels in my garden. They get walnuts, pecan nuts, hazelnuts and almonds

[@alunevans2377]

We have 2 squirrels that visit us every day. We call them Fattie and Slinky and they do entertain us. Whenever we put nuts out for them they go nuts

[@howtohelpanimals]

Wonderful nicknames of them. I'm certain they value your support and and love! Thanks for sharing, Alun!

[@squirrelsworld4745]

5:55👍Thank you for making this video.I studied a lot from this video!

[@squirrelsworld4745]

5:55👍Thank you for making this beautiful video. I studied a lot from this video!

[@michaelwhisman]

I live on 10 acres bordered on all sides by Federal forest property. I have mountain lions, squirrels, black and grizzly bears, foxes, raccoons and Bald Eagles and Osprey.

[@monicasong427]

We take everything from vital native wildlife. Yet, wildlife continues to show acceptance for our fragmentation & encroachment of their home. Same can not be said for our sordid.

[@MelBee128]

I agree completely. My homeowners association bans the feeding of any animals including birds. I am willing to pay whatever fines they charge to be able to help these precious creatures. Humans always behave as though not feeding animals will make them go away. What actually happens is they dig up our gardens and break into our homes to find food. I have been feeding animals in my yard for years and my garden has never been destroyed by wildlife. One day I forgot to put food outside and and I found a squirrel hanging upside down on my screen door. Lol

[@sharrongray1837]

Thank u for sharing with us all xx

[@davidtindell950]

thank you from my squirrels & chpmonks !

[@sandrabryan7823]

Thank You for this info

[@davestelling]

Nicely done, thanks...

[@simratrana5149]

Your video it is so helpful i started to help them today a squarle came up to me and i gave it a cookie

[@michaelbecker2693]

the little squirrel with chalk in its hands in front of the chalk board had me dyin xD

[@steveriley7331]

My squirrels are my pets I have nine home made homes Houses . And even if my town Says no feeding my squirrels over my cold dead self there family

[@StorieswithSquirrels]

I just leave the kitchen door open and let them come in and sit on my lap while enjoying a walnut. Most of them seem to enjoy Wheel of Fortune.

[@jerkjoker1]

Squirrels = adorable rodent hobbits

[@therabbitswhisper]

my squirrels live in my tree and under my deck. They also like bananas.

[@blueforest2927]

Iv'e seen more squirrels here in south eastern ct. than iv'e ever seen this autumn...I feed 5 of them walnuts and pecans in the shell..i just don't give them a pattern..im afraid they will become too dependent and im getting a bit old. lol

[@ezmurdelore1777]

I grab wildlife feed every time I go to Kroger! They still won’t approach me, but they definitely come when I throw corn and nuts. I don’t want to catch them. I’m not invasive, but I would like them to feel safe/comfortable with me.

[@stephaniet9461]

I feed my squirrels and birds daily. I have a variety of food for them to choose.

[@howtohelpanimals]

That is awesome! Your squirrels are happy to have you Stephanie!

[@SBMPLYMA]

Very nice ♡

[@stevemitchell7981]

Very good video.

[@howtohelpanimals]

Thank you very much, Steve! ☺️

[@rhondatate4467]

I've rehabbed a few and had couple of non leavers for pets.

[@howtohelpanimals]

You are awesome, Rhonda! Well done!

[@rhondatate4467]

@@howtohelpanimals thank you. You also! Raised a couple of flyers, too!

[@carolynclark6331]

Me and my daughter we feed the beautiful squirrel 🐿️ and the birds and we will always feed them Carolyn the cat 🐈🐾 lady always.

[@rodneysammons5544]

See the squirrel named Ratatoskr from Norse Mythology on Wikipedia.

[@sharrongray1837]

💜💜💜💜

[@glassontherocks]

If you really want to help feed our bees. There are many tutorials to show you how. For a few bucks per month you can help to save our planet. Please help.

[@gatto.grosso]

Imagine at -25°C outside 😢😮🥶

[@ericbitzer5247]

I feed the birds and squirrels every day. I have a video of a squirrel that came in my window and took peanuts out of my hand. He's gone now and I miss my squirrel friend. He knocked on my door before coming in the window. When I heard one loud rap on the door, I knew it was squirrel friend. Don't worry about checking municipality in America because we the people are in charge and no municipality has any jurisdictional authority at all. Only the Bill Of Rights is absolute and supreme superior ratified law. All statutes, acts, mandates are not law, but corporate policy.

[@howtohelpanimals]

Thanks for sharing Eric. I hope your little polite friend finds their way back to you. Thank you for explaining how it works in the US with feeding wildlife. When I researched the rules, they seemed to differ from different states. Good to learn that the Bill of Rights has more power.

[@lyleschull6516]

I give mine dry roasted peanuts un salted in shell tried baby carrots wouldn't touch them

[@TA-xj5we]

👍🐿😍

[@TA-xj5we]

👍🐿😃

[@CapysGardenShop]

Where is your accent from? 🙂 Informative vid! Thx!

[@benfriesen3855]

Hahaa love the jokes too 😂

[@LizaBMarie]

What if you already have multiple squirrels in your yard? Is it bad to keep the feeder in your yard then?

[@WhistlesToAnimals]

How to catch squirrels. I hold a red cup in my hand and they jump in head first. That worked for four squirrels so far. You can see my vid on that.

[@cressi777]

😍👍👍👋

[@mandy_loui5e]

I feed both birds and squirrels in my garden even though in the UK i don't think we are supposed to feed squirrels 😢

[@monicasong427]

It's our fault they are there. Until we reckon with the root cause of species extinction: disease ridden animal agriculture--- giving food back to vital wildlife is a necessary act of conservation.

[@dickritchie2596]

Heated squirrel condo.

[@TahoeJones]

A new subscriber: I'm not sure I relate to your perspective. I'll veiw a few other posts.

[@howtohelpanimals]

Thank you for subscribing! 😊

[@gatto.grosso]

Don't forget if it's not allowed in your municipality community town city state named it ... TAKE THE RIGHT TO DO IT 😅 Feed the squirrels ❤

[@samspade2657]

How to help cows from being slaughtered?

[@garethleitner9547]

Don't ask permission from some government agency. Just feed the poor critters. And feed them healthy nuts, seeds and fruit.

[@mikeheasman2594]

They really like the bones from deep fried chicken.

[@michaelwhisman]

Squirrels have lived for thousands of years without people. Leave them alone.

[@relevant.c5411]

a feeder and a house are NOT the same thing hun. housing is shelter.

[@ModifiedTaco]

Tip #1) don’t eat the squirrels

[@howtohelpanimals]

Valuable advice indeed!

[@Pointman-yf6or]

Why not? Around here we call em “chicken of the tree”! Kidding!!!!

[@AMC-eq3jr]

They are great survival food.

[@troyhoff3700]

Try not to give too much corn as it can be bad for them. Same as peanuts. They are legumes and can be harmful to squirrels.

[@monicasong427]

Peanuts are native to North America and have been commonly eaten by native North American squirrels.

[@CobraDove1111]

Salty foods?? NO, you should NEVER feed squirrels or wildlife salted anything. I cant believe you said that

[@howtohelpanimals]

Hello friend, You are correct. As you say, during winter it's important to avoid salty foods. I never suggested feeding salted foods. In summer it may be good to offer foods that contain natural sodium to them (i.e. sunflower seeds) but it's considered junk food. I understand it can come across as I was promoting salted foods, and I apologize for that. I agree with you and mention the importance of avoiding salty foods in winter during 06:06 and in the conclusion 06:25. Thanks for helping the animals and stay safe!

[@XavierAway]

I’m very happy you’re American, I clicked on this video hoping that you weren’t British because that would make my blood boil. Grey squirrels are an invasive species and have nearly wiped out red squirrels completely here.

[@CapysGardenShop]

I don’t believe she’s American. lol

[@fullfacility]

There must still be a place for the greys.

[@monicasong427]

The #1 cause of species extinction is our desire to consume dead animal products. Until we reckon with the root cause of mass extinction: disease ridden animal agriculture--- caring for all wildlife is a vital act of conservation.

[@XavierAway]

@@fullfacility yes, there is a place for Greys, in America

[@monicasong427]

​@fullfacility The gray squirrel is just the symptom. The root cause of species extinction is our desire too consume rotting flesh, mother cow/goat lactation breast milk for her baby turned cheese products, and period eggs of female birds. Before we point to other species, let's reflect at our own.

[@torontoshirleywilliams6687]

This video confused me I was trying to find out what do squirrels 🐿️ eat and this video just confused me she basically contradicted herself to many times on what to feed them I live in a big city there are very hungry squirrels are all over my neighbourhood so why would I want to travel out of the city to go into the deep forest to feed squirrels and just let the squirrels in my backyard die of starvation 😂. This is not a video I’d take advice from.

[@Juicysmoolyay7259]

As it stands, I’m probably about hovering around $50 a month in peanuts for these guys. They’re not stupid animals not buying shot they recognize people and because I think that people pay them no mind they don’t realize the behavior and yes most don’t want to be tamed, but there are some who like to Let’s say flirt with human behavior. Probably the most underrated potential pet, but most underrated wild animal because if it’s human quality, especially like giving birth, they give birth like humans on their back legs up it’s wild