Squirrels can spread seeds that help trees grow and provide endless entertainment with their cute antics. If you want to bring more squirrels into your yard, you can easily attract them with a constant source of food. In addition to their fondness for tasty snacks like nuts, squirrels love areas that are heavily wooded with trees, shrubs, and other plants. Even though squirrels tend to be shy, we’ll teach you how to bring them out of their hiding places and earn their trust.
Things You Should Know
- Sprinkle a variety of nuts, seeds, and vegetables on the ground and in trees as tasty treats for squirrels.
- Provide a source of water as well as food.
- Use squirrel boxes , trees, and shrubs on your property to provide safe places for squirrels to hide and nest.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan people keep squirrels as pets?Community AnswerSome people do; however, as wild animals, they don't make good pets. They need large cages, they bite, they chew on things, it can be difficult to find a veterinarian specializing in squirrel care, and in general, the squirrel would probably be quite unhappy. City, county or state laws may prohibit ownership of them as well; you'd have to check regulations on "exotic pets" in your area.
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QuestionCan they have corn because I just read another one and it said do not feed it cornCommunity AnswerThey can; they love it. It's why they love corn fields. It's full of good nutrients for them. The reason why that article said not to feed corn is because it molds easily. Keep it out of the rain and snow.
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QuestionWhat to do if my squirrels are skinny?Community AnswerIf they seem to be too skinny to be healthy, try adding some fatty foods (full of good fat, not bad fat) to your squirrel feeder. That might help.
Tips
- If you're looking to attract squirrels so you can hunt them, make sure you have the right permit. Typically, you'll need a small game hunting license. [17] X Research sourceThanks
- Before you hunt for small game like squirrels, enroll in a Hunter Education Program course so you can learn about how to safely use firearms and archery equipment. [18] X Research sourceThanks
Warnings
- Squirrels can carry diseases like Hanta virus. Never handle wild squirrels with your bare hands. [19] X Research sourceThanks
References
- ↑ https://ssec.si.edu/stemvisions-blog/why-do-squirrels-bury-nuts-and-other-mysteries
- ↑ https://thewildlifediary.com/nuts-about-squirrels/
- ↑ https://www.henryspets.com/content/HealthyDietJan2014Print.pdf
- ↑ https://www.lakeway-tx.gov/1932/Squirrels
- ↑ https://thewildlifediary.com/nuts-about-squirrels/
- ↑ https://www.squirrelrefuge.org/how-to-make-nut-balls-for-squirrels
- ↑ https://youtu.be/dVxK39fy8_4?t=19
- ↑ https://www.humanesociety.org/news/squirrels-theyre-no-nuts
- ↑ http://wdfw.wa.gov/living/tree_squirrels.html
- ↑ https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g9455
- ↑ https://www.worthington.org/DocumentCenter/View/1834/RatsBirdFeeders?bidId=
- ↑ https://www.nwf.org/Garden-for-Wildlife/Cover/Trees-and-Snags
- ↑ https://extension.umd.edu/resource/how-do-you-decide-when-remove-tree
- ↑ http://wdfw.wa.gov/living/tree_squirrels.html
- ↑ https://youtu.be/nurXxJkMOd8?t=29
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nurXxJkMOd8&feature=youtu.be&t=40
- ↑ https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27801.html
- ↑ https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7860.html
- ↑ http://wdfw.wa.gov/living/tree_squirrels.html
About This Article
To attract squirrels with a squirrel call, face slightly away from where you think the squirrels are hiding to avoid scaring them off. Hold the call by the wooden end and tap the rubber end against your side or the palm of your other hand. Since each tap makes a squirrel noise, squirrels will come out of their hiding places to investigate. To make your own squirrel call, rub the threads of 2 bolts together to mimic the sound of a squirrel eating. You can also roll 2 coins together for a similar effect. Keep reading the article for more tips on how to attract squirrels to your yard by feeding them!
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