How old for shelled nuts?

[sadie7684]

I just got some pecans for my kids...was wondering how old they had to be to eat them. They are about 8 weeks, FV 3 times a day, eating HHB's and picking at veggies. :)

[daniellenc]

10+ weeks from what I hear:)

[sadie7684]

Thanks Danielle! Guess I was a bit early buying them.

[Milo's Mom]

Unless I need them as bait to lure the kids away from the door of the cage (or back into the cage) I do not give nuts until a week or so before they are ready for the RC. Bait nuts are shelled almonds, the rest are IN SHELL nuts.

[Rhapsody]

IMO - shelled nuts are good to give to them as a means to help keep the teeth trimmed..... almonds in the shells is good for this while they are young (8 wks +) and as always they must be able to crack a walnut before they can be released.

[sadie7684]

So...would it be okay for them to have shelled pecans now? :thinking

[Rhapsody]

So...would it be okay for them to have shelled pecans now? :thinkingAlmonds in the shell would prob be better for a younger squirrel due to its small narrow size..... :thumbsup

[sadie7684]

Thanks Rhapsody, I will get some next time I go to the store. :)