Feeding squirrels
Squirrels enjoy a little extra food all year round. Especially before winter, these cute little creatures start to build up their winter stores early.

Small omnivores:
Squirrels are essentially omnivores, but they adapt to what is available in their territory. They particularly enjoy nuts, seeds, flower buds, and young bark. They also enjoy apples, pears, carrots, oatmeal, and fresh corn on the cob. There is also practical squirrel food, which serves as an excellent nutritional supplement and can be fed year-round. It is either scattered on the ground or placed in bird feeders specially designed for squirrels. It is a wonderful spectacle when the little squirrels deftly lift the lid and fish out one nut after another. They either devour them immediately or hide them in a winter storage area. Since squirrels often forget the location of their larder, they create several at once. They do not memorize the hiding places, but rather repeatedly search for suitable spots.
Feeding stations:
It's best to place feeding stations in several locations throughout the garden. This way, the animals can avoid each other, and the squirrel learns to find its own food. Also, don't feed them every day; the animals have to learn to eat things that they might not like. Never leave the food out for more than two days, as it could go rancid.
TEXT: Victoria Wegner
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