People often think that since squirrels mainly eat nuts and seeds, they are herbivorous. Interestingly, the diet of a squirrel goes beyond just nuts and plants.
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In some cases, squirrels have been recorded eating meat from carcasses. However, this typically occurs only when they are exceedingly hungry.
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Like many other members of the rodent family, squirrels will prey on chickens. Therefore, they can eat chickens. Generally, they attack smaller chickens. But in desperate times, they may go after larger ones.
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Can Squirrels Eat Chicken? Is Chicken Meat Healthy For Them?
The first few times a squirrel eats chicken nuggets, it may experience no issue. But over time, it may suppress their renal function and lead to kidney disease.
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Chicken Nuggets
Chicken eggs, and by extension, other bird eggs, are nutritionally beneficial to squirrels. They offer more protein than nuts like cashew, pecan, peanut, and almond can offer.
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Chicken Eggs