a gray squirrel diet
Saturday 10 May 2008 19.08 EDT. It's low in fat, low in food miles and completely free range. In fact, some claim that Sciurus carolinensis - the grey squirrel - is about as ethical a dish as it is possible to serve on a dinner plate. The California ground squirrel has brownish-gray fur with cream spots and flecks on its back. It has a darker gray color that runs from its head down to the middle of its back. Its shoulders and the side of its head are a lighter gray. It is about 18 inches long and has a white underside, a long bushy tail and big eyes. Range. The California ground squirrel can be found in south central Oregon, western Washington and most parts of California. The California ground squirrel has brownish-gray fur with cream spots and flecks on its back. It has a darker gray color that runs from its head down to the middle of its back. Its shoulders and the side of its head are a lighter gray. It is about 18 inches long and has a white underside, a long bushy tail and big eyes. - NatureWorks The ultimate ethical meal: a grey squirrel. It tastes sweet, like a cross between lamb and duck. It's low in fat, low in food miles and completely free range. In fact, some claim that Sciurus carolinensis - the grey squirrel - is about as ethical a dish as it is possible to serve on a dinner plate. Grey squirrels are mainly herbivorous, eating acorns and hazel nuts, berries, fungi and even bark, buds and shoots. Grey squirrels breed twice a year, December to February and May to June. Grey squirrels build a large, untidy looking nest, or drey, in the treetops or hollow tree trunks. At squirrel refuge, we switch supplemental foods daily, not repeating the same foods for at least three days. This helps keep the squirrels interested and ensures a variety of vitamins and minerals are present in the diet. The trick with squirrels is to keep the diet varied. Constantly changing these supplemental foods keeps your squirrel interested and entertained. Squirrels tire quickly of the same foods and may decide tomorrow they dislike a food they seem to love today. The ultimate ethical meal: a grey squirrel. 1  It tastes sweet, like a cross between lamb and duck. And it's selling as fast as butchers can get it. 2  It tastes sweet, like a cross between lamb and duck. And it's selling as fast as butchers can get it. Diet The majority of the California ground squirrel's diet is made up of plant parts like leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, berries and fruits. Occasionally, it will eat insects and small animals. Life Cycle Mating season is in the early spring right after the ground squirrels emerge from hibernation. Gestation lasts a month. Foods to Avoid. All dried fruits and vegetables including corn, peanuts, sunflower seeds or other standard ‘critter mixes.’ Its ok to give these to your squirrels on a rare occasion in moderation, but know that they are equivalent to a diet of candy and cannot sustain a captive squirrel long term. Please discuss diet with a knowledgeable resource or your veterinarian. Squirrel Refuge makes every effort to publish accurate information. It is your responsibility to verify the accuracy of all information, claims, and advice before taking any action that may cause harm to your pet or wildlife in your care.
Grey squirrels are mainly herbivorous, eating acorns and hazel nuts, berries, fungi and even bark, buds and shoots.