Can Squirrels Eat Salted Peanuts?
What kind of peanuts can squirrels eat?
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Shelled peanuts are the most preferable for almost all squirrel types. Besides giving them a chewing exercise, shelled peanut gives some nutrients for them. However, have in mind the peanuts aren’t healthy and you should never prioritize them over small insects, fruits, seeds, and fungi.
Do squirrels prefer raw or roasted peanuts?
Peanuts are not the squirrel’s only food source as many other natural foods are still being sought and consumed. The general consensus is that giving squirrels a steady diet of raw peanuts may not be particularly good for them; but that in moderation raw peanuts probably cause no problem whatsoever.
Can I feed squirrels salted peanuts?
Well, squirrels have a natural appetite for nuts and berries, as well as other plants in their habitat. Please avoid feeding them salted nuts of any kind. While squirrels can tolerate a small amount of salt, their kidneys cannot filter out the large amount of sodium contained in salted nuts.M
