In the movies and cartoons, we know that squirrels are big consumers of nuts. However, this is not the only food that we include in their diet. If we want our squirrel is in good health, it is necessary to include in its diet fruits and vegetables varied and, in time, when an insect to satisfy their need for animal protein.
Seeds and nuts are definitely their favorite foods. For the diet is varied, you can mix several types, such as almonds, pine nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts and sunflower seeds. With the latter you should not overdo, since they are very oily and may cause the animal to be overweight.
It is not advisable to give them all peeled, and to gnaw the shell of nuts serves to iron out their incisors apparatus squirrel because, as in virtually all rodents, are constantly growing.
It is not easy to eat fruit, because they tend to like a lot. If we give fruit, we must ensure that it is very mature, which is how they like and that is at room temperature, so we never give it immediately after removing from the refrigerator. It is also advisable to wash carefully to remove all traces of pesticides and other chemicals that may affect their health. Over time, learn what our favorite fruits and squirrel and it will be easier to eat it.
It is important to never give sweet foods like chocolate, as they are toxic to squirrels.
The daily ration of food for the squirrel should not exceed 20 grams, to prevent eat more food than they need.
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