FAQ What Should I Feed My Squirrels Outside?

🐿️ High‑quality rodent blocks (these are popular with rehabs)

• Henry’s Healthy Blocks

• Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food

• Mazuri Rodent Diet

🥬 Leafy Greens

Offer:

• Romaine

• Arugula

• Bok choy

• Kale

• Dandelion greens

• Spinach (small amounts — high oxalates)

How much:  

A small handful per squirrel per day — think “side salad,” not “buffet.”

🥕 Veggies

Offer:

• Carrots

• Peas

• Broccoli

• Green beans

• Celery

• Bell peppers

How much:  

A few bite‑sized pieces daily. Rotate varieties through the week for balance.

🍓 Fruits (Treats)

Offer:

• Strawberries

• Blueberries

• Raspberries

• Apple slices (no seeds)

• Grapes (halved)

How much:  

A couple of small pieces a few times a week — dessert, not dinner.

🥜 Nuts (Treats Only)

Offer:

• Walnuts

• Pecans

• Hazelnuts

• Almonds (unsalted)

How much:  

One or two per day max. Squirrels are just like kids — if you put a bowl of Halloween candy next to a salad, they’re going to choose the candy every time. Nuts are great as part of a balanced diet, but if that’s all they’re offered, they’ll fill up on the tasty stuff and skip the foods that keep their bones strong. That’s how you end up with preventable issues like MBD.

🦴Calcium Sources 

In the wild, squirrels get most of their calcium from bark and bones. If you don’t want them stripping your trees, you can offer deer antlers from the dog‑chew aisle at any pet store.

Please avoid collecting bones or antlers from roadkill — it can spread disease, and the store‑bought ones are safer and cleaner.

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