Do squirrels mark or urinate where they get food? I leave food for squirrels and I find little yellow puddles?

Yes they do. Haven't you ever wondered how squirrels find and remember where they buried nuts and food for the winter months and some how remember ALL the places they hid them? Yep, you guessed it, they ';mark'; them. If you have several colonies in an area (which most people do) you will notice urination spots, discoloration on a feeding post, or nawing marks. This is the way they mark their food sources and their nesting trees. Just like dogs, cats, bears, ect, mark their territories so do squirrels. It may be best to have more than one feeder and have them spread out around your property. This will help from feuding or distruction of one feeder. Just for fun, you can tie a corn cob to a large twine or string and hang it from branches and watch the fun. It makes them work for their food, keeps them and you entertained, but does help curb territorial disputes sometimes. This time of year I will tie about 20 ears of corn all over the yard instead of keeping a feeder. It keeps them from the bird feeder and everyone is happy. Especially me when I watch them do acrobatics trying to get to the corn or gourd feeders. lol


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