Daily Family Farms – Corn Feed for Squirrels and Deer
Living in Indiana, you are bound to see plenty of wildlife. In fact, most people don’t even bat an eye when a full grown buck prances across their yard. And how about those squirrels? These furry little creatures that were probably once deathly afraid of human civilization are now completely comfortable eating morsels right out of our hands and rummaging through our trash cans to find some delectable snack to take home.
A favorite pastime of the Midwest lifestyle is setting out feed for the wildlife and observing different creatures as they come up for a nibble. While some people use bread crumbs or kitchen scraps, putting out corn feed is a healthy and safe alternative for animals like deer and squirrels, as well as an affordable option for the wildlife observer.
But how do you know what you should be looking for, and what time is best when setting out corn feed for your furry friends? Here is some helpful information for the friendly wildlife observer about feeding your Indiana deer and Hoosier squirrels.
Corn Feed for White-Tailed Deer
The most populated species of deer in Indiana is the white-tailed deer, a medium-sized animal native to North America. As you might guess, this type of deer is discernible by the white underside of its tail, along with tiny white dots covering its back and legs. The best time to feed and attract white-tailed deer with corn feed is late summer to early fall. However, putting corn feed out in the winter can also prove to be a great benefit to those lone deer who may have procrastinated on their winter preparations
Corn Feed for Fox Squirrels
That rascally squirrel that keeps trying to snag your afternoon snack is most likely a fox squirrel, the most common type of squirrel found in Indiana. With their red undertone, sneaky eyes, and pointy nose, fox squirrels highly resemble, well, foxes! These squirrels range from about 17 to 27 inches long, but don’t let that fool you. Their “Napoleon complex” mixed with a strong sense of curiosity allows them to get up close and personal with you and any sign of food in the area. If you’re lucky, you may be able to feed a fox squirrel right out of your hand!
The best time of day to set corn feed out for fox squirrels is from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This is their prime hunting time. However, as the weather gets colder, the squirrel tends to spend more time of the day hunting so they are able to store up for winter. Knowing this, we can conclude that the best season to expect squirrels to snack on your corn feed is autumn. However, providing feed to fox squirrels in winter can help these little critters to survive the chilly months.
Daily Family Farms
Daily Family Farms is passionate about connecting people to the brilliant wildlife of Indiana. They sell fresh corn by the ear to be used as feed for animals by farmers, wildlife observers, and animal lovers. Their farm fresh, organic corn feed is perfect for spreading on the ground, placing on tables, and even filling bird feeders. To order your Daily Family Farms corn feed, check out the Daily Family Farms website, www.dailysfarmmarket.com, or give them a call at 812 (371)-5644.