feeding squirrel

[GabHicks]

recently got a young squirrel, not sure what brand of rodent block to get. what do you all reccomend?

[cava]

Hi there. A rodent block should be the basis of the diet with veggies added for variety. Fruit and nuts an occasional treat and seeds very occasional.

https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?44440-Healthy-Diet-for-Pet-Squirrels

[GabHicks]

Hi there. A rodent block should be the basis of the diet with veggies added for variety. Fruit and nuts an occasional treat and seeds very occasional.

https://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?44440-Healthy-Diet-for-Pet-Squirrels

yes, thanks. i know to feed rodent blocks, but the brand ive been using discontinued, im looking for a new brand.

[cava]

Here are some options:

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[Diggie's Friend]

Harlan Teklad 2016 and for older squirrels 2014, has the best Calcium to magnesum ratio, as magnesium has been found in rat research to play a key role in the uptake of calcium and the mineralization fo the bones, so that the calcium goes into the bones not other places where it doesn't belong. This source also contain no soymeal that is high in anti-nutrients that reduce the availabilty of calcium and other key minerals to the body for in rats and tree squirrels.

I highly recommend feeding the liquid of organic soft boiled eggs raised with non soy feed for this same reason; for phytoestrogens have been found in the yolks of the eggs of chickens fed soymeal. Using a small measure no more than 1/2 Tsp., put in into a small bowl, letting it cool sufficiently before you feed it.

Organic Baked squash, and boiled peas are both very healthy sources, and provide protein and a good source of carbs, very low in fats. Our girl who was given rodent block and squash and peas lived to over 11 years on these organic food sources,and never tired of them. Also we fed her organic naturally sweet Applesauce, with no added cane or artificial sugars, is a plus, just a small measure will do, as both the malic acid and pectin in this source that have been found in rat research to support the uptake of calcium.

Another good sources is Green Valley plain yogurt, that contains pectin and has a positive Calcium to Phosphorus ratio, one of the very top sources when it comes to calcium content. Those with too much sugar, or too high protein lower calcium uptake, whic is why the more moderate levels of protein in this source work better to support the uptake of calcium this food contains. Stonyfield creamy plain is also a very good choice; this one has just a tad of lactose, which also has been found to support the uptake of calcium in rats. To make it appealing you can grind up a very small measure of nut, 1/4 Tsp. and add it to the yogurt on top. Also to make it nutty throughout, i recommend adding this organic pumpkin seed oil source.

https://www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Seed-Oil-Grown-Oregon/dp/B00Z8BRCDO This is super healthly, not one of the field grain oils that is not healthly, nor natural to the diets of these animals. It makes the yogurt green and smells so nutty. This seed oil lasts a very long time stored in the refrigerator without going rancid like grain oils do. Add just a drop 1/64 Tsp. to Chicory greens, and Escarole, will make them more appealing to eat too! Super to share this with your human family too on salads, or to add to already cooked foods. It has even been used as a topping on ice cream.