Are almonds a good food for squirrels?

Despite the fact that they can be good for birds, corn and peanuts fail to provide a real nutritional benefit for squirrels. That being said, peanuts and corn are fine in small amounts or as part of a more varied diet. What's the absolute best food for squirrels? Nuts still in their shells! read more

Although nuts are certainly important, a squirrel’s entire diet should not consist entirely of nuts – they also need other types of food. If they could, it’s very likely that squirrels would feast on scrumptious nuts 24 hours a day, but what they really need, like humans, it a balanced diet. read more

However, squirrels need other nutrients nuts can't provide, so other foods are welcome. Fruits and vegetables, such as apples, lettuce, carrots, grapes, squash, watermelon, cherries, celery, and broccoli are fine additions to a squirrel's diet. read more

While nuts do provide an important aspect of squirrel nutrition, they should not comprise the bulk of a squirrels diet! Squirrels love nuts, and would eat them 24/7, but like any diet where the same food is eaten exclusively, the balance of nutrition suffers. read more