As is known, in the wild, squirrels feed on berries, herbs, nuts, mushrooms, tree shoots and buds, and the seeds of spruce and pine cones.
They may also eat eggs, chicks, insects, larvae, lizards and small rodents.
What can an owner offer to a pet?
A squirrel that lives indoors should be offered a varied diet.
The pet's "menu" should include nuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, raisins, fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, berries and dried mushrooms.
You can collect pine cones, acorns, buds and branches for her to gnaw in the forest. In addition, you should make sure that your pet always has fresh water in the drinking bowl.
As animal food, you can sometimes offer your pet lean meat and boiled egg. Squirrels also love milk.
It is important to include grains and legumes such as oats, wheat, peas and corn in your pet's diet. You can lightly boil them before feeding them to your squirrel.
Previously, we talked about how nutrition affects dogs' moods .
