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Are Chipmunks destructive? Chipmunks are cute, but can be destructive to plants and property. Their burrowing can cause damage, threatening your health and property. The most common species in our area is the Eastern chipmunk. It is reddish-brown with five dark stripes along its back. * Are chipmunks bad for your yard? Chipmunks don't usually damage property, but they may injure ornamental plants when they harvest fruits and nuts. Occasionally chipmunks dig up and eat spring flowering bulbs and burrow in flower beds or under sidewalks and porches. But there are no documented cases of a chipmunk burrow causing structural damage. * Do birds need bird feeders? It's not necessary. Bird feeding is most helpful at times of when birds need the most energy, such as during temperature extremes, migration, and in late winter or early spring, when natural seed sources are depleted. Most birds don't need your help in the summer. * Are Chipmunks friendly to humans? Cute but dangerous: Chipmunks, although they look harmless, are anything but. Like other rodents, they carry a variety of diseases that can be spread to you and your family. ... Although chipmunks are not aggressive creatures, they will bite or scratch if they are cornered or feel threatened. * Should I worry about chipmunks? Since they're rarely larger than five inches long and aren't known to be aggressive, chipmunks usually aren't a threat to humans or pets. But their burrowing and feeding habits can destroy vegetation and create unsightly holes along lawns. In extreme cases, their burrow holes can damage building foundations. * Can you befriend a chipmunk? The chipmunk should not take long to get accustomed to your presence, and he should then keep coming to his table for peanuts. Don't get too close at first; start far enough away so as not to frighten him, then move a little nearer, gradually getting closer as he gets accustomed to your presence. * Are Chipmunks intelligent? While chipmunks are intelligent and affectionate, there are some drawbacks to keeping them in captivity. They may bite or become aggressive, they mark scent using their cheeks and urine, and care must be taken to accommodate their hibernation schedule. In the wild, chipmunks generally do not carry rabies. * Can chipmunks be friendly? They are very active, but they adapt well to captivity. If given a lot of attention when they are young, they can become very friendly pets. Just don't expect to hold them or cuddle them. They prefer to use their people as perches. * Do squirrels recognize humans? Squirrels not only recognize human beings; they also can be trained to come for food when it's offered consistently. * How do you know if a squirrel likes you? When it comes to humans, squirrels show affection through nibbling and licking. At times, because they are wild animals, they can show affection by biting and nibbling you. Even the more tame squirrels tend to bite. Once they are used to you, they can get closer to you and even eat from your hands. * Can squirrels learn their name? Gray squirrels hear well, and can learn to recognize and respond to their names. Call your squirrel by its name each time you interact with it. Teach your squirrel to come when called. * Which bird feeder attracts most birds? Hopper feeders Hopper feeders are attractive to most feeder birds, including finches, jays, cardinals, buntings, grosbeaks, sparrows, chickadees, and titmice; they're also squirrel magnets. * Is there really a squirrel proof bird feeder? Our overall pick for squirrel-proof bird feeders is the Droll Yankees Yankee Flipper (view at Amazon). With four chambers, this high-quality feeder is big enough to attract a variety of birds and has a motor connected to the perch ring that keeps squirrels out.

Home made video with wild animals and birds feeding. What can I feed the birds? Other seeds and nuts. Black sunflower seeds. Bird cake and food bars. Fat balls and other fat-based food bars are excellent winter food. Live foods and other insect foods. Dog and cat food. Rice and cereals. Fats, margarines and oils. Milk and coconut. * Is Feeding birds a good idea? Given birds eat a balanced diet which is 90 per cent insects and nectar, seed or fruit, WIRES [New South Wales Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service Inc.] “Feeding birds can increase aggression and stress as many try to feed together, this wouldn't happen naturally,” says the organization. * How do birds feel when feed? When birds are fed, they feel most happy and satisfied. when the food is , more and plenty, they actually take a schedule. * Is bread bad for birds? Yes. Birds should not be offered many of the foods humans eat. Bread (fresh or stale): provides no real nutritional value for birds; moldy bread can harm birds. * When should I stop feeding birds? You can stop feeding birds as soon as the cold and snowy winter weather is over. Many people stop at this time. But I suggest waiting until May or even June to take down your feeders. Your winter birds may wait until late April to leave. * What do chipmunks eat? When feeding your chipmunks, their diet should consist of up to 50% cereals (oats, wheat, barley, corn and millet sprays). You can also give unsalted nuts such as pine nuts. * Is it OK to feed chipmunks? Don't feed them processed foods, dairy, or meat. Try healthier options like small pieces of grapes, apples, cucumbers, strawberries and dry raisins. Other good nuts to try in moderation are pine nuts, walnuts, and almonds. Chipmunks have also been known to love dry oats. * How often do you feed chipmunks? six times a day Chipmunks feed up to six times a day, eating a small meal each time. They use their strong teeth to gnaw and chew and often store extra food in their cheeks. During the winter, the chipmunk does not hibernate but sleeps more than usual and may eat less often since his choices are often limited. * How much food does a chipmunk eat per day? Chipmunks spend most of their days foraging. A single chipmunk can gather up to 165 acorns in a day, according to National Geographic Kids. Chipmunks hibernate, but they don't store fat to see them through long winters like bears do. During the warm months, chipmunks will stuff extra food into their cheek pouches. * Is it bad to feed squirrels? Feeding squirrels may cause them to lose their natural fear of humans, and this isn't good for either side of the equation. If squirrels come to expect food and it isn't provided, they may become aggressive in seeking it out. Many people who feed birds report having encountered this problem with the resident squirrels. * What are squirrels favorite food? They are not picky eaters and will feed on practically any food that's readily available, but they tend to prefer vegetables and fruit. Favorites of the squirrel diet include corn, mushrooms, squash and broccoli. They also enjoy apples, oranges, apricots and avocados. * Should you feed squirrels in your garden? Feeding squirrels in their own part of the garden with a good quality squirrel food can deter them from approaching the bird feeders. Be careful to avoid squirrels seeing where the bird/squirrel food is stored. ... They cost a little more but you quickly get your money back through savings in food! * * * * * * * *