Safe Wood for Squirrels

[momma2boo]

Can you tell me what type of trees are squirrel safe? I want to provide some fresh branches for my Boo to gnaw on.

Also, I know they can have pine cones ... can they have the baby pines cones that are just forming on the pine tree limbs?

Thanks in advance.

I am forever learning.

[island rehabber]

Most woods are fine for them -- but no YEW or CHERRY
Pine cones are ok but the problem is sap. When it gets on their fur it's really a pain to get off, so check that the cones are nice and dry before you give them.

[kartinkent]

I don't think wood conducts very well,
either. However, I had a tree struck by lightning in my back yard
years ago, and it practically blew apart. I think the moisture in the
tree, turned almost instantaneously to steam, probably is what
exploded. I presume it was high resistance (the wood) meeting high
voltage (the lightning strike) resulting in some electric current and
a lot of heat.

[4skwerlz]

Can you tell me what type of trees are squirrel safe? I want to provide some fresh branches for my Boo to gnaw on.

Also, I know they can have pine cones ... can they have the baby pines cones that are just forming on the pine tree limbs?

Thanks in advance.

I am forever learning.

Oak, maple, fruit trees (except cherry), hickory, walnut, poplar, magnolia, pine, fir, spruce (no juniper), palms (except cycads--deadly poison). These are just a few.

Baby pine cones are fine.