Chipmunks and Squirrels

Chipmunks are omnivores and have a diet that includes nuts, seeds, fruits, insects, and small plants. They store food in their cheek pouches to bring back to their burrows to eat later. They are known to consume a variety of foods to meet their nutritional needs.

It is not legal or ethical to buy chipmunks as pets in most places. Chipmunks are usually wild animals and it's important to respect their natural habitat and not disrupt their ecosystem by capturing them as pets. If you're interested in having a small rodent as a pet, consider adopting a domesticated species like a hamster or a guinea pig from a reputable rescue organization or pet store.

I had a squirrel on the railing of my deck this afternoon eating a bird. I couldn't tell what type of bird, but it was about the size of a finch. He stripped off the feathers and was chewing the head and body. Mostly the head.

NO!!!!!!!!! SQUIRRELS ARE CUTE AND CUDDLY!!!!!! THEY ARE NOT CARNIVORES!!!!!! THEY EAT NUTS AND FRUT YOU DING DONG!!!!!!!!

Squirrels eat birds in my wooded yard every day. Yesterday a bunch of crows were screeching high in a treetop where a squirrel was pillaging a nest. No other preadator would be 70 feet high in a tree. We listen every day and small birds are attacked and suffer for 2-3 minutes. As a result, there are very few birds in our yard where they should be plenty. I am going to buy a pellet gun today to thin out the squirrel population in the hope that we will actually see some birds this spring. It is foolish to say these things eat fruit and nuts and only go after birds when they are desperate.

Yes, they do if they can't find any nuts or so. My parakeet, Tony, died a few months ago so we buried him in our backyard. Then, a couple weeks later i saw some squirrels hanging out around Tonys grave, so i ran out to see what was going on. apparently, i was heartbroken when i saw tonys head, claws and tailfeathers sprawled all over the floor. his body was all gone and bite marks were all over. I loved tony like a newborn baby, so this was really a big deal for me. im trembling as im writing this. I can barely look at a squirrel again... ( i dedicated tony to everything, including my username for wikianswers.) I love you tony, may you fly freely in the heavens.......

The Western palm squirrel has a slender body, bushy tail, and a pointed snout. Their fur is typically a mix of grey, brown, and white, with darker stripes along their back. They have sharp claws for climbing trees and agile movements.

Squirrel hazing refers to behaviors such as chasing, shouting at, or throwing objects at squirrels to scare or intimidate them. This practice can stress and harm the squirrels, disrupt their natural behaviors, and contribute to negative human-wildlife interactions. It is important to find humane ways to coexist with wildlife, such as using deterrents or removing attractants.

Chipmunks can be both harmful and helpful. While they eat insects that can damage gardens and crops, they also consume and damage seeds, fruits, and bulbs. Additionally, chipmunks can carry diseases and parasites that may be harmful to humans and pets.

They don't pant the way dogs do, with their mouth open, but they breath very quickly since they're so small.

Yes, squirrels are territorial. They usually claim between one and seven acres of land, which they mark by scenting it with urine. They store their food and build their nests within their territory, and will defend it from invading squirrels.

Chipmunks hibernate by entering a state of torpor where their body temperature and metabolic rate decrease significantly. They will retreat to their underground burrows, typically lined with leaves and grass, and rely on stored body fat for energy during the winter months. Chipmunks periodically wake up to feed on their food stash and maintain their hibernation state.

One place chipmunks live is in Forsyth County. Our place while only seconds from major highways, is situated in a neighborhood where the trees and vegetation are left to grow. We have a small stream beside our house, a large pond in the back yard and a large creek behind our house. We have many trees of various species. Native black walnut, dogwood, magnolia, wild cherry, oak, hickory, pine etc. We have native grapevines and blackberry vines. We keep a large natural brushy area in the back for wildlife. In the early mornings and late afternoons we watch the chipmunks play, seeing as many as eight to ten at a time. They play mostly on the ground but will occasionally travel half way up a tree just to come right back down again. They have holes dug along the top of banks along the small branch but do not have holes at the pond nor any noticed on the big creek. They sometimes run along the gutters on the roof and are seen playing two to three at a time at any given point of the day. While our home is in the city limits of Winston Salem not more than 30 seconds from service stations and all shopping the preservation of naturalization in our small neighborhood makes for a perfect happy home for chipmunks, deer, rabbit, raccoons, squirrels, birds, a hawk and even a coyote. You will always see some type of wildlife each and every time you walk out the door.

Male chipmunks can be territorial and would not generally live together in a natural setting. It can come to a point that they will actually do harm to each other. If the behavior continues it would probably be best to put them in separate habitats and keep them apart.

Squirrels make a chattering sound or the sound you make by knocking your tongue on the roof of your mouth.

Ground squirrels are preyed upon by a variety of predators including coyotes, foxes, bobcats, snakes, birds of prey (such as hawks and owls), and domestic pets like cats and dogs. These predators help to control ground squirrel populations in the wild.

No, baby squirrels are usually born in the spring or summer. Female squirrels typically give birth to their young between February and August in the northeastern region. This timing allows the babies to grow and develop before the colder winter months.

NO! They are legal to have as pets, but you can not take them out of the wild. They must be purchased. They also do NOT require a special license unless you intend to breed or have a colony of them. 1 or 2 is just fine (not sure of the exact number)

If you wish to check up on this answer call Minnesota DNR @ (651) 296-6157

Do squirrel fed at night, what do they do at night?

Squirrels can learn to recognize individual humans based on appearance, behavior, and scent. They may not remember specific humans long-term, but they can remember if someone has treated them kindly in the past.

To chipmunks, it's like the weather is saying, "Cold storms coming! Be prepared!" The chipmunks already stored their food, so all they need to do is be prepared and wait... Because hibernation means winter and winter means cold weather and cold weather means snow so there's barely any food around for chipmunks.

Yes, squirrel monkeys are considered exotic animals and are illegal to keep as pets in the UK without a special license. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 prohibits the keeping of certain species as pets to protect their welfare and prevent risks to the ecosystem.

There are various methods to control the population of squirrels, including using squirrel-proof feeders, trimming tree branches to limit access to bird feeders, sealing off entry points to buildings, and using live traps to relocate squirrels. It is important to check local regulations before attempting any population control methods.

No, a squirrels claws are not retractable.

Yes, squirrels grow in size as they mature from babies to adults. Their growth rate varies depending on factors like species, diet, and environment. Typically, squirrels reach their adult size within a year or two.

Chipmunks hibernate in underground burrows or tunnels during the winter months to stay warm and conserve energy. They rely on their body fat reserves to survive the hibernation period, which can last several months depending on the climate and food availability.