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    Default Should jaggery be given to squirrels?

    I have two 5 months old Indian palm squirrel, recently I gave them some jaggery and they loved it should I continue giving them and in how much quantity.

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    Default Re: Should jaggery be given to squirrels?

    Sorry, but what is jaggery?
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    Default Re: Should jaggery be given to squirrels?

    Quote Originally Posted by island rehabber View Post
    Sorry, but what is jaggery?
    Jaggery is made from sugarcane. You can say its a type of sugar but it is less processed than sugar and a bit healthier as well. For more information and better understanding you can google it as well.

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    Default Re: Should jaggery be given to squirrels?

    I just looked it up it's sugar.... I'd say never give a squirrel sugar. In hydrating a squirrel I've used a bit of honey in water but that was only to help hydrate.
    Then again you have palm squirrels so their diet may be different but I'd still be hesitant to use it.
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    Default Re: Should jaggery be given to squirrels?

    Thanks for the suggestions .
    From now on, I will only occasionally give it to them.

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