Adult Squirrel Diet

I'm not going to confuse you with endless explanations and recommendations. Instead I made a simple list for you to look over fast.

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Rodent Block: Daily Recommendation: 2 - 4 small blocks Recommended brands: Harlan Teklad Rodent Diets KayTee Forti-Diet for Rats and Mice	Vegetables that are High in Calcium Daily Recommendation: 5-7 small pieces beet greens endive carrots celery chicory chinese cabbage cilantro chrysanthemum flowers collard greens dandelion greens escarole fennel kale lettuce mustard spinach parsley radicchio radishes romaine lettuce squash turnip greens watercress
Healthy Vegetables Daily Recommendation: 2-3 small pieces asparagus artichokes bell peppers broccoli brussels sprouts cabbage carnations cauliflower cucumber green beans okra peas pumpkin squash sweet potato zucchini.
Wild and Natural Foods: Daily Recommendation: unlimited while in season. magnolia cones pine cones pine branches pine bark branch tips roses purslane plaintain dandelion greens whatever the wild squirrels outside in your neighborhood are eating is what's natural to their diet. Be careful while gathering them and rule out that the area hasn't been treated with pesticides. Animal Protein: live or dried mealworms crickets live moths hard-boiled eggs cheese plain yogurt	Fruits: Daily Recommendation: 2 slices apple apricot bananas blackberries blueberries cantaloupe cherries crabapples cranberries grapefruit grapes honeydew kiwi kumquats lemon lime mangos oranges nectarines papaya passion fruit peaches pears pineapple pomegranates raspberries strawberries watermelon
Nuts and Seeds: Daily Recommendation: 2 nuts, still in shell. acorns almonds hazelnuts macadamia nuts pecans pistachios peanuts roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds sesame seeds (high in calcium) walnuts	Something to Chew On: antlers tree branches sea shells cuttlebone CAUTION: SOME SEEDS AND PITS CAN BE TOXIC
FOODS TO AVOID: all dried vegetables or fruits avocados (high in fat, toxic skin and pits) pototato sprouts garlic onions palm hearts fresh or dried corn yams figs fruit juice plums prunes raisins cashew nuts sunflower seeds pine nuts (will cause calcium loss) commercial squirrel food at stores, pet treats, seed mixes pasta bread sugary foods such as candy, cookies, sodas, sweetened yogurt, candy nuts, sweetened breakfast cereals, chocolate etc junk foods, chips, crackers, anything salted artificial sweeteners or any food items that contain them.