After $1300 worth of nuts, here's the order they prefer: 1. In-shell American Walnuts (expensive, 7 cents per nut). 2. In-shell Pecans. 3. In-shell roasted salt-free peanuts (the cheapest nut, and not too big for Steller's Jays). 4. In-shell hazelnuts. 5. Almonds, acorns. 6. Pine nuts, hickory nuts, sunflower seeds, and other nuts. Prefer much much less: fruits, veggies, corn, dried bugs, beans, black walnuts (too hard shell, I believe, and extremely expensive), chestnuts (too expensive).
@johnboyle35522 жыл бұрын
Almonds and walnuts are their 2 most favorite nuts. Figured this out by giving them small piles of 6 different nuts and the almonds were always eaten first, then the walnuts, then the others in no particular order.
@zoooloogist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your observations.
@youngmasterchu2 жыл бұрын
They also love hazelnuts 🥰🐿
@Otisbear480 Жыл бұрын
My squirrels agree
@skyloveup2 жыл бұрын
They're cute and never a nuisance.
@zoooloogist2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed.
@johnl54444 ай бұрын
I feed them peanuts and bird food but they always go for the black oil sunflower seeds in the bird food mix first .
@bobsides54453 жыл бұрын
A few months ago a squirrel got my attention so I kept leaving nuts around ,now when he sees me or even my car he will get my attention so I can give him more . He eats a few next to me and the rest he buries in the yard but I think the birds follow him and eat it . I gave him fruits but he wasn't interested . If I'm in my car he will get my attention by throwing something on it or make some kind of noise I was thinking of building him a nest like a bird house but I'm not sure if that's a good idea or if he will move in and place it on a tree or near my window somewhere ,cause he will probably need something warm in the winter
@Peaceful_Vegan_Warrior2 жыл бұрын
Mines love unsalted roasted peanuts in the shell. They eat plenty and bury some. If I give them peanuts out the shell they won’t bury them and it’s hard for them to find if I toss it to them.
@brandtmanning10845 ай бұрын
the two squirrels I feed and enjoy watching are sooooo picky that when I throw out the in shell peanuts.......the one will toss away the peanuts that already have a broken shell. They love the hell out of apples and unsalted almonds also.
@AllTestPreparation3 жыл бұрын
I was just searching for this information & Finally Found. Thank you ma'am.
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
Most welcome 😊
@creativeartnikki8103 жыл бұрын
Squirrel cutest in world ❣️❤️❤️❤️A little heart of human ❣️❤️
@youngmasterchu2 жыл бұрын
Yes they're the cutest 😍🐿
@sonalihalder92132 жыл бұрын
Yes😊
@Horizon0505iije Жыл бұрын
I just saved a squirrel. She seems to be a young one. I’m gonna take her as a pet now! She never bites and almost as if she was taken care of by a human before
@star-jammer8014 Жыл бұрын
I have Hood Squiels who eat peanuts, sunflower seeds, walnuts, pecans, almonds, & i also give them Avacados!
@Nicholas-hp1si3 жыл бұрын
I like feeding squirrels it seems like they love Almonds the best they eat them very quickly and always come back for more
@Eric-xf7gr3 жыл бұрын
They love almonds but i think hazel nuts are their favorites
@ChrisOnStage2 Жыл бұрын
The squirrels at my condo are rather picky! They love raw walnuts and sunflower seeds, but aren't crazy for pecans, almonds, or pine nuts.
@StuartOliver83 Жыл бұрын
My squirrel loves eating corn on the cob she’s mad for it and also hemp seeds
@zelensky81703 жыл бұрын
Thankyou very much cause I got baby squirrel 🐿️ one day ago 😍 now I take care of her
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@Keeshablu5 ай бұрын
I feed them bird seed & i feed them walmuts & peanuts. They love them. No more peanuts then
@benfriesen3855 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much 👌🔥😎 I just litterly made a squirrel picnic table, I love it when they come around ❤️
@eclark38492 жыл бұрын
Grey ones where i live in the uk dont like veg or fruit bit of organtic carrot sometimes lov nuts seed and peanuts
@twal3 Жыл бұрын
No peanuts?? They love those. I have regular customers on my window sill every day.
@angelooliver32033 жыл бұрын
@Kidz Feed Yeah, so peanuts are legumes... What's wrong with that? Also, do you really think fungus only develops in peanut shells? Think again!!! BTW,I have seen the squirrels in my backyard eating a decomposed bird carcass. LOL.. They're just being squirrels.
@brandtmanning10845 ай бұрын
I live in the greater Cincinnati area ......the literal headquarters of Krogers grocery chains is visible from my house in the Cincinnati skyline. Its ridiculous but Ive only found one Kroger store out of 5 in my general area that sell UNSALTED brands of nuts......which is what I feed them. Dont forget to put out water and change it daily. They will drink a lot of water if you provide it for them.
@RescuedIsMyBreed4 ай бұрын
Do you have a Menards or Marc's near you? Both stores have unsalted peanuts in shell, 5 pound bags.
@nabilalbert3661 Жыл бұрын
Thank You . I have them in My garden an don't know what kind of food to give them . Tomorrow I'll give them a big feast.
@apollonia66562 жыл бұрын
They are not fussy eaters, then 😂😂😂😂 Love squirrels.
@flippitydooda7996 Жыл бұрын
I have read several places that have said the squirrels eat elderberries, but I am afraid of giving them to the squirrels because the have cyanide in them and in order for us to consume them they have to be processed. My chickens have eaten them before and are fine. 😅 I just want a confirmation of some kind that it’s not going to kill my squirrels 😅
@bnelson48593 жыл бұрын
I am trying to figure out exactly what is safe & best to put out in backyard for squirrels to eat. Some information I have read actually advertises critter type feed which has cracked corn & black sunflower seeds. However, this is not good for squirrels? 🤔 Can they eat cracked corn, seeds? What can be put out that is safe & good for them? Thanks🐿
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
Corn should be avoided as they can grow a deadly mold, which is harmful to squirrels. In mammals, a proper calcium to phosphorous ratio is crucial to maintaining proper bone strength. Sunflower seeds, and other nuts, have lots of phosphorous and little, if any, calcium. So it is better to avoid sunflower seeds. Native nuts are actually a better source of phosphorous than sunflower seeds, so if you can afford it, stick with nuts native to your area that can be more healthy for your squirrel.
@matthew-nt3gz2 жыл бұрын
0:29 it seems like these little critters are on the top of the food chain in the many backyard woods. 😂
@mikeheasman2594 Жыл бұрын
Eastern greys in the uk eat a lot of songbirds.
@roshukolchar38933 жыл бұрын
Sprb yar today i catched one it is realy use full
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped.
@skyblair66082 жыл бұрын
I bought some squirrel food from Amazon and the mix has peanuts and monkey nuts. Should I not give this to them?
@zoooloogist2 жыл бұрын
You can give it to them, just make sure that the peanuts doesn't grow fungus over time.
@jenniegriego3 жыл бұрын
The squirrel feed I buy has corn and peanuts in it.
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
Squirrels do eat corn or peanuts, it becomes harmful when it catches fungus. That is why, it is not recommended to feed them.
@billcummins58012 жыл бұрын
That was a great video on the last list that you said do not feed squirrels what happens if you do feed them squirrels that kind of food?
@jimc89172 жыл бұрын
I love the company of my little ones who visit my tropical backyard. I named two of them, CiCi and Shino, since they like to interact with me. But even though I trained them to eat from my hand, my wife says they’ve got me trained. If you want to drop your blood pressure, next to exercise, interacting with squirrels is a good start. I did research the nuts I feed them for health issues that can occur. I learned that almonds may be toxic to a squirrel’s liver, and walnuts are like chocolate cake. So I don’t feed them any almonds and treat them to walnuts from time to time. I really enjoy having them visit and letting me get close during feedings.
@buhaycanadachannel84193 жыл бұрын
Very informative👍😍❤️got squirrels 🐿 in our backyard eating the bird 🦅 food🙂 thanks for sharing❤️👍👌😍
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
Thank you too
@sanessarodrigues35183 жыл бұрын
That squirrel picture thoo 😍👌
@betterwalnuts9234 Жыл бұрын
Walnuts. Squirrels love walnuts!
@frompizzaaddicttovegan Жыл бұрын
Lovely ❤
@beckycardwell2193 жыл бұрын
For beans, should you cook them or can they be dried out of the bag?
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
They be dried out of the bag
@dogrider4473 жыл бұрын
Squirrels the most legendary creature
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed
@pradeep67903 жыл бұрын
Great video
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Thelooneylink Жыл бұрын
What if peanuts have been roasted first?
@mikegarrens5286 Жыл бұрын
Give them pizza they'll go crazy
@SteelerY360Nation3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been feeding squirrels in my parks in Pittsburgh for 13 weeks so far. I bought a whole bunch of dried fruits, but slot of them won’t eat it cause they prefer nuts. BTW, why shouldn’t you feed squirrels peanuts? I feed them the unsalted ones in shells, but they also prefer walnuts too.
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
Two reasons not to feed groundnuts (peanuts) 1. The shell of the peanut may contain an undetectable fungus. It can cause brain damage, heart, liver and lung failures. 2. The Peanuts are not actual nuts, they are legumes.
@angelooliver32033 жыл бұрын
@@zoooloogist Yeah, so peanuts are legumes... What's wrong with that? Also, do you really think fungus only develops in peanut shells? Think again!!! BTW,I have seen the squirrels in my backyard eating a decomposed bird carcass. LOL
@AlexColberg2 жыл бұрын
@@angelooliver3203 Aflatoxins can also be found on tree nuts, not just peanuts. And as for peanuts being legumes, legumes are not a natural part of a squirrel's diet as tree nuts are, so a steady diet of peanuts is probably not a good thing. Every once in a while I don't see a problem, but you should keep in mind that other people might be giving the squirrel peanuts as well.
@michaelsmith-ws2mb Жыл бұрын
I once saw a squirrel on top of a garbage bin eating a discarded chicken leg. Didn’t know they eat meat at times.
@timmit35797 ай бұрын
I'd like to feed squirrels sunflower seeds; but I'm afraid they'd become a nuisance, and become dependent on me to feed them, so I don't.
@stonedoliveees2 ай бұрын
What about calcium...
@zoooloogist2 ай бұрын
Great question! Squirrels do need calcium for their bones and teeth. They often get it by gnawing on bones, antlers, or even eggshells they find. Some also get calcium from the bark and leaves of certain trees. Thanks for bringing this up!
@Lane20101003 жыл бұрын
Could you make a cereal out of the fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts and then throw it in the freezer for a later time for them to eat?
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
It is better to make a sample first and try to feed the squirrels, if they like it only then you can continue. However, it is always best to feed the food in the form they are used to in the wild.
@ronbarnhardt52013 ай бұрын
On the farm/ranch. Feed them copper
@mjnyc86554 ай бұрын
Why not peanuts?
@zoooloogist4 ай бұрын
Great question! Peanuts are not a natural part of a squirrel's diet and can lack the nutrients they need, plus they might carry toxins harmful to squirrels. It's better to stick to their natural foods like nuts, seeds, and fruits.
@jutsu36443 жыл бұрын
hi your sond is so sweet
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@muratsarioglu8574 Жыл бұрын
I love them 😍
@suzettebutner480 Жыл бұрын
Why are peanuts not good for squirrel?.. are raisins ok for squirrel?
@Kdot_osrs Жыл бұрын
I read raisins aren’t good for them. But then again who knows? I’ve seen cashews aren’t good either?? Idk to be honest
@Taba-gv7lf3 жыл бұрын
My squirrel is 3 months old, can i feed him all the food you recommend?
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can
@ronbrockway36652 жыл бұрын
Are can beans ok? Should I cook
@Kdot_osrs Жыл бұрын
Raw
@b213videoz Жыл бұрын
They eat crow/raven eggs and their hatchlings 😜 PS why do you have a chipmunk in a "squirrel video" ?
@DameTremonti2 жыл бұрын
The squirrels in my garden love walnuts, they don't really like almonds. I can put a walnut on my shoulder and they'll run up my leg and across my back and take it.
@zoooloogist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. "run up my leg and across my back and take it", that is awesome.
@minnu61603 жыл бұрын
Can we feed breads . Plz reply
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
Squirrels do eat bread, but you should avoid feeding them bread because some bread have more sugar than candy and is not a good diet for squirrels. Squirrels may eat the bread, but if it contain cellulose, then they may have a hard time digesting this dietary fiber.
@AlexColberg2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's true they eat trash. I saw one eating a cigarette butt the other day, and after it finished that it went straight for a plastic bottle cap.
@aliekatsmom Жыл бұрын
😭😭
@fishweekly88063 жыл бұрын
Dang I just fed mine cheerios
@tesorop3 жыл бұрын
SAME
@tesorop3 жыл бұрын
I fed it cheerios
@lakshmil90713 жыл бұрын
Squirrel good corn🌽 eat
@jeevanpj27743 жыл бұрын
Can i feed my squirrel egg york he is 3-5 weeks old
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
3 tablespoons goat milk 3 tablespoons plain yogurt 2 tablespoons heavy cream ½ egg yolk
@jeevanpj27743 жыл бұрын
@@zoooloogist how often should i do this and is this for one meal? Thank you for the reply ❤️
@creativeartnikki8103 жыл бұрын
I search for squirrel eat
@krishnapandya7253 жыл бұрын
Can we feed groundnuts to them?
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
No
@krishnapandya7253 жыл бұрын
@@zoooloogist but she eats a lot, and likes it so much
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
If by ground nuts you mean peanuts, then you should not feed it. It may eat it once in while in the wild but it is not safe to feed it.
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
Two reasons not to feed groundnuts (peanuts) 1. The shell of the peanut may contain an undetectable fungus. It can cause brain damage, heart, liver and lung failures. 2. The Peanuts are not actual nuts, they are legumes.
@dontaehaskins18522 жыл бұрын
Wait why not peanuts
@cindymorose66733 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know that eat baby birds. Yikes!
@aylinshr2620 Жыл бұрын
avocados are toxic to them tho
@stevena.7022 Жыл бұрын
Squirrels eat chipmunks?!
@Retrospective.3 жыл бұрын
"fun-jai" ??
@apollonia66562 жыл бұрын
Sorry, the music is really.loud.. no need for it 😕
@zoooloogist2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for that, we will keep it low in upcoming videos
@Otisbear480 Жыл бұрын
You forgot oreos
@lakshmil90713 жыл бұрын
Squirrel eat corn pls tell me
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
They eat corn sometimes but as they have of low nutrition value so do not feed it regularly.
@JamesCAsphalt8 Жыл бұрын
Some of the information in this video is incorrect. Most important is that MACADAMIA NUTS are poisonous for squirrels. Corn has no nutrition for squirrels. YOu can not feed squirrels too many walnuts. And, Cereal with added sugar should never be given to wildlife period.Please do not follow all the advice in this video but instead look for a reputable source for what to feed squirrels. In reality, you should not feed wildlife at all. But if you want to see them around, you have to give them something. Please do it sparingly.
@Akera5413 жыл бұрын
Why no peanuts? Squirrels love peanuts
@zoooloogist3 жыл бұрын
Peanuts are a legume, not a true nut, and when raw they contain a trypsin inhibitor, a substance that inhibits or prevents the pancreas from producing trypsin which is an enzyme essential for the absorption of protein by the intestine. Even though squirrels love to eat them, peanuts and corn fail to provide them with any real nutritional value
@Akera5413 жыл бұрын
@@zoooloogist Well they also pack a lot of protein, seems like every animal loves peanuts, Crows, Blue Jay's, Squirrels, etc. But yeah Squirrels will eat all kinds of things. 😉
@playingwithsciencetechnolo96253 жыл бұрын
Feed Squirrels with bits www.twitch.tv/wildlifecam