No one can say that they have truly experienced total cuteness overload until they witness a tiny squirrel enjoying their very own corn feast at their very own tiny picnic table. But how can this be, you wonder?
Surely, it’s such all-encompassing cuteness existed, we would all know about it. Wouldn’t we? Well, feast your eyes on this video of exactly what we had just described and prepare to experience cuteness overload like you’ve never experienced before.
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Seriously, how cute is this little squirrel’s setup? Not only does he have a ton of corn to munch on, but this picnic table even comes with the perfect-sized little bench seat for him to sit on while he munches away!
This whole scene is simply too precious for words! Unfortunately, not everyone is enjoying this adorable little picnic table.
For there is another little squirrel in this video, who maybe he ate too much or he just had a very late night, but you can see him off to the side, completely splayed out, looking like he is just totally out of it. Don’t worry, dude. It’s a total vibe. We get you. The struggle is real.
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Is it really any surprise that the Internet just couldn’t get enough of this one?
Instagram user jdwag4 commented on this video that they, too, have this kind of set up in their backyard, “I have one as well and the squirrels love it, plus the chipmunks, the rabbits, and the doves! It is such fun watching them.”
And Instagram user cindygalbright shared something similar, what they wrote, “They are fascinating, funny to watch! My 89-year-old mother feeds the squirrels and birds; she uses different bird foods and now attracts all kinds of wrens, finches, woodpeckers, indigo buntings, etc. She gets so much enjoyment watching them!”
Do Squirrels Eat Corn?
If you watched this video and were thinking, okay, yes, that squirrel is eating that corn, but they will eat anything, but that doesn’t mean that it’s actually good for them. Is corn actually good for them?
The answer is not straightforward. In short, it can be. Squirrels will usually eat corn kernel germs, which are comprised of oils and various proteins.
If all they did was sit around all day eating such a nutrient-dense food, then they would become very unhealthy and overweight.
However, squirrels are very active creatures, and they often have trouble securing enough food to get them to winter, so if they can munch on some delicious corn and build up some internal fat stores, that could help them come wintertime.
Now, if the corn is moldy or canned, then it should never be given to them. The moldy corn is a source of mycotoxins, which are toxic to animals in general, and canned corn can be very salty, which is not good for them.
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