HOW MUCH FOOD DOES A GRAY SQUIRREL EAT AT A BIRD FEEDER?
backyardwildlifeconnection by Terry W.Johnson
It seems that most people that feed birds fuss about how much food gray squirrels eat at their feeders. However, few of us have any idea how much food a squirrel actually consumes. Some will say anything a squirrel can gobble up is too much. Others say they do not mind it if squirrels eat some food, however, they are of the opinion bushytails eat too much.
How much is too much? I will let you decide for yourself. Studies have shown that a gray squirrel will eat approximately 1.5 pounds of seeds and nuts per week.