Wild Delight Crunch N' Nut Wild Squirrel Food, 20-lb bag

This is really unhealthy for squirrels although they may eat it. It's empty calories with almost no nutritional value for them. They need nuts(unsalted), pumpkin seeds(unsalted- in or out of shell), small amounts of veggies and fruit, insect protein like meal worms or dried soldier fly larva(i know, gross. They look like dried crickets which also could be good), and if you really love your squirrels give them a little 1” cube of avocado. It's incredibly healthy for them and they love it no matter where you live. It is especially important for them in the winter and hottest part of the summer when finding high protein & fat content food is hard for them. I go through 1 avocado a week with 10 squirrels each day eating a piece along with whatever fruit and veggies I am eating- cherries(they LOVE cherries), blueberries, raspberries, slices of banana, grapes, melon, pumpkin, and carrots. I get a 2lb bag of baby carrots for $3 and it feeds the squirrels and rabbits who all come right up to me after a year of supplementing their diets. The ultimate food for them is called Squirrel Complete by Exotic Nutrition. It's expensive but I make it last by adding cheap pepitas(shelled pumpkin seeds), meal worms, walnut pieces, and unsalted peanuts. I also throw them nuts in a shell so they keep their edge and store food for a later date. I feed 10-15 squirrels, 3 dozen birds, 8-10 rabbits, and some turkeys for $60 a month. That sounds like a lot but I really enjoy the experience of nurturing these little cuties and they repay me with hours of entertainment and friendship. One sits in my lap while I feed the others and two different breeds of wild rabbits stand up on their hind legs to take baby carrots from me. I could monetize my Youtube videos and offset the cost easily but I do this for the love of nature. I feed them in the morning and evening, so most people could do this on $30 a month(how I started). I suggest buying squirrel complete here and pepitas from A mazon. The birds eat the same mix and I often further extend the food by buying a bag of Wild Delight Deck Porch-n-Patio or a similar zero waste bird food. The other benefit of this is that my family now eats more fruits and veggies(always on hand now) and I can make a fresh batch of guacamole anytime. Do not feed squirrels junk food like chips, cookies, crackers, or bread. If you want to give them a super special treat on a rare occasion then put a little peanut butter on a baby carrot or on a ceramic or glass plate. They will LOVE you forever when you take care of them. It may take a little while for them to stop being skittish but it's worth it. They come sit outside my window when hungry and try to get my attention some days. Super cute!

My four furry babies know a Chewy delivery immediately and make themselves available for the unpacking. Time to celebrate , kitten style. We also feed several doe deer and their babies, Merle the squirrel & family, Maggie Magpie, and four kinds of birds. (And one little silver outdoor mouse.)