Provide Food: – Offer a variety of squirrel-friendly foods such as nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables. You can place these foods in feeders or scatter them around your yard to encourage foraging behavior.
Install Feeders: – Install squirrel-proof feeders. These feeders usually prevent squirrels from eating while letting birds and other small animals feast.
Create Shelter: – Plant trees, shrubs, and bushes that provide shelter and nesting opportunities for squirrels. Dense foliage and thick vegetation offer protection from predators and harsh weather conditions.
Provide Water: – Set up a shallow bird bath or fountain where squirrels can drink and bathe. Fresh water sources are essential for squirrels, especially during hot and dry weather.
Create a Safe Environment: – Remove potential hazards and obstacles from your yard that could harm squirrels, such as sharp objects, toxic plants, and open containers of chemicals or trash.
Observe from a Distance: – Enjoy watching squirrels from a distance and resist the urge to interact with them too closely. Squirrels are wild animals and may become defensive or aggressive if they feel threatened or cornered.
Avoid Chemicals: – Reduce pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers in your yard to protect squirrels and other animals. Keep the ecosystem healthy and biodiverse with natural gardening.