What do chipmunks eat?

They probably don't hunt for eggs and hatchlings, just eat them when they find them. They might not sing like Alvin and the boys, but wild chipmunks do vocalize. read more

Their food, therefore, naturally consists of a lot of variety. They primarily eat nuts and seeds, insects, different types of grains, the eggs of certain birds, small birds (rarely), various types of fungi and worms, varied plants and grasses and raw vegetables and fruits. Chipmunks will also require small insects in their diet. read more

Chipmunks are omnivorous which means that they eat both plants and animals. The primary diet of chipmunks is grains, bird eggs, nuts (including peanuts!), worms, fungi and insects. Chipmunks are very aggressive in hunting bird eggs and hide where they cannot be seen until the mother bird leaves her eggs. read more

Chipmunks feed off of nuts and seeds, which are generally the best choices when feeding your chipmunk. The type of nuts depends on the location. For instance, chipmunks in the south may feed on pecans and peanuts, whereas chipmunks in other areas may only have acorns, or oak nuts, and hickories available. read more

Chipmunks have an omnivorous diet primarily consisting of seeds, nuts and other fruits, and buds. They also commonly eat grass, shoots, and many other forms of plant matter, as well as fungi, insects and other arthropods, small frogs, worms, and bird eggs. read more