{"id":90493,"date":"2022-04-22T12:10:02","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:10:02","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:10:02","slug":"what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What do skunks like to eat the most?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_do_skunks_like_to_eat_the_most\" title=\"What do skunks like to eat the most?\">What do skunks like to eat the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#Do_skunks_come_out_in_spring\" title=\"Do skunks come out in spring?\">Do skunks come out in spring?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#Where_do_skunks_go_during_the_day\" title=\"Where do skunks go during the day?\">Where do skunks go during the day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_do_you_feed_wild_skunks\" title=\"What do you feed wild skunks?\">What do you feed wild skunks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_skunks_favorite_food\" title=\"What skunks favorite food?\">What skunks favorite food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_snacks_do_skunks_like\" title=\"What snacks do skunks like?\">What snacks do skunks like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_do_skunks_eat_at_night\" title=\"What do skunks eat at night?\">What do skunks eat at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_attracts_skunks_to_yards\" title=\"What attracts skunks to yards?\">What attracts skunks to yards?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_months_do_skunks_come_out\" title=\"What months do skunks come out?\">What months do skunks come out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#Do_skunks_mean_spring_is_coming\" title=\"Do skunks mean spring is coming?\">Do skunks mean spring is coming?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_time_of_year_are_skunks_most_active\" title=\"What time of year are skunks most active?\">What time of year are skunks most active?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#Do_skunks_come_out_in_March\" title=\"Do skunks come out in March?\">Do skunks come out in March?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#How_do_you_get_a_skunk_to_leave\" title=\"How do you get a skunk to leave?\">How do you get a skunk to leave?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#How_do_you_find_a_skunks_den\" title=\"How do you find a skunk&#8217;s den?\">How do you find a skunk&#8217;s den?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_to_do_if_you_see_a_skunk_during_the_day\" title=\"What to do if you see a skunk during the day?\">What to do if you see a skunk during the day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#Is_it_OK_to_feed_skunks\" title=\"Is it OK to feed skunks?\">Is it OK to feed skunks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_is_skunks_favorite_thing_to_eat\" title=\"What is skunks favorite thing to eat?\">What is skunks favorite thing to eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#Do_skunks_eat_fruits_and_vegetables\" title=\"Do skunks eat fruits and vegetables?\">Do skunks eat fruits and vegetables?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_should_you_not_feed_a_skunk\" title=\"What should you not feed a skunk?\">What should you not feed a skunk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_will_skunks_not_eat\" title=\"What will skunks not eat?\">What will skunks not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#How_do_you_attract_skunks\" title=\"How do you attract skunks?\">How do you attract skunks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#Can_skunks_eat_human_food\" title=\"Can skunks eat human food?\">Can skunks eat human food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_are_skunks_favorite_treats\" title=\"What are skunks favorite treats?\">What are skunks favorite treats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#What_can_I_give_a_skunk_to_eat\" title=\"What can I give a skunk to eat?\">What can I give a skunk to eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-2\/#Do_skunks_like_sweets\" title=\"Do skunks like sweets?\">Do skunks like sweets?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_skunks_like_to_eat_the_most\"><\/span>What do skunks like to eat the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diet. Skunks prefer <b>meat, but will also eat plants and vegetation. Insects, small animals, birds, eggs, poultry, worms, berries, grubs, and grasshoppers are also common food sources. Skunks are attracted to honey and also foods with a strong odor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_skunks_come_out_in_spring\"><\/span>Do skunks come out in spring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Skunks become very active in the spring because it is also mating season. Baby skunks are usually born in late April to May. Gestation takes 66 days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_skunks_go_during_the_day\"><\/span>Where do skunks go during the day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though skunks are the most active during the night, they are also active during the day. Skunks will, however, spend the most of the day <b>in hiding. They will be leaving their dens, but they will als hide from plain sight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_feed_wild_skunks\"><\/span>What do you feed wild skunks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The diet of skunks in the wild consists of <b>whole prey, insects, eggs and some fruit and vegetable matter. Skunks in zoos have been fed a variety of diets with success. We recommend a diet of 75% formulated diet (zoo omnivore, insectivore and low-fat high quality dog food) and 25% a variety of vegetables and fruits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skunks_favorite_food\"><\/span>What skunks favorite food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>meat<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_snacks_do_skunks_like\"><\/span>What snacks do skunks like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>fish or chicken, cooked grains and fresh fruits and vegetables.<\/b><b>Good vegetables and fruits to feed skunks include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carrots.<\/li>\n<li>Peas.<\/li>\n<li>Squash.<\/li>\n<li>Corn.<\/li>\n<li>Berries.<\/li>\n<li>Pears.<\/li>\n<li>Bananas.<\/li>\n<li>Apples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>01-Nov-2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_skunks_eat_at_night\"><\/span>What do skunks eat at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Food: Skunks are true omnivorous mammals. They eat at night and will consume <b>insects, rodents, frogs, crayfish, bird eggs and nestlings, plus fruit, berries, and other plants. Skunks will eat nearly anything they can find or catch. Skunks do not store food, but they will raid the food of others such as weasels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_attracts_skunks_to_yards\"><\/span>What attracts skunks to yards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Skunks can be attracted to a yard or a house by certain items that might be in the yard or near the house. As stated before, <b>bird seed and sunflower seeds are two main attractors of skunks. Pet food, garbage, grills and lumber can also attract skunks, as can openings under houses, decks or sheds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_months_do_skunks_come_out\"><\/span>What months do skunks come out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>February through March is skunk breeding season. You can smell skunk spray up to 1.5 miles away. So even if you smell them, that doesn&#8217;t mean they are right there. However, you need to be careful if you see a skunk.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_skunks_mean_spring_is_coming\"><\/span>Do skunks mean spring is coming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Skunks, too, are out and about as the calender moves toward spring. They sleep much of the winter. But love (and their odor) is often in the air in February and March as they seek a mate. Skunks often roam about at night, looking for food and love  and sometimes meeting their demise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_of_year_are_skunks_most_active\"><\/span>What time of year are skunks most active?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Activity: Skunks are nocturnal, so they are most active <b>at night. They do not hibernate, but they tend to be inactive during the coldest months in winter, when many gather in communal dens for warmth. For the remainder of the year, skunks are generally solitary, living and foraging alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_skunks_come_out_in_March\"><\/span>Do skunks come out in March?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like me, you may have noticed some skunks in your neighborhood or on the side of the road now that we are in the beginning of spring. This is because <b>skunk breeding season usually takes place in February and March. So, if you see a skunk wandering around this time of year, they&#8217;re usually looking to mate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_skunk_to_leave\"><\/span>How do you get a skunk to leave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Repellants may also be effective in skunk deterrence. <b>Mild repellents, such as used kitty litter, can be placed near or inside the den to one side so the skunk has to pass them to get out; commercial or homemade capsaicin or castor oil repellents may also be tried.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_find_a_skunks_den\"><\/span>How do you find a skunk&#8217;s den?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you see a skunk, raccoon or other wildlife out during the day that is not exhibiting specific symptoms of rabies, <b>give it space. It may just be looking for food. Skunks should always be given a wide berth  their spray can reach 14 feet and be smelled for a mile  but especially so if spotted during the day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_you_see_a_skunk_during_the_day\"><\/span>What to do if you see a skunk during the day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though skunks are the most active during the night, they are also active during the day. Skunks will, however, spend the most of the day <b>in hiding. They will be leaving their dens, but they will als hide from plain sight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_feed_skunks\"><\/span>Is it OK to feed skunks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is illegal to intentionally feed wildlife, so I hope you&#8217;ll let nature take care things and you can continue to enjoy and cherish the occasional skunk visitor without interfering with their activities. They don&#8217;t need us to provide them with food. They prefer fruit, plants, insects, mice and reptiles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_skunks_favorite_thing_to_eat\"><\/span>What is skunks favorite thing to eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Do Skunks Eat? Skunks are omnivores and are very adaptable in their diet. However, their favorite food consists of <b>small prey and insects, especially in summer and spring. Plants are usually eaten when food is scarce.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_skunks_eat_fruits_and_vegetables\"><\/span>Do skunks eat fruits and vegetables?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, infant skunks will eat a variety of foods and whatever they can catch. <b>Common forage foods include fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, leaves, and grains. They will also hunt for eggs and small mammals like mice, rats, ground squirrels, rabbits, snakes, and chipmunks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_not_feed_a_skunk\"><\/span>What should you not feed a skunk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Toxic foods are poisonous to skunks and should be completely avoided.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Onions.<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate.<\/li>\n<li>Asparagus.<\/li>\n<li>Cat food.<\/li>\n<li>Avocado skin and seeds.<\/li>\n<li>Grapes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_will_skunks_not_eat\"><\/span>What will skunks not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The diet of skunks in the wild consists of <b>whole prey, insects, eggs and some fruit and vegetable matter. Skunks in zoos have been fed a variety of diets with success. We recommend a diet of 75% formulated diet (zoo omnivore, insectivore and low-fat high quality dog food) and 25% a variety of vegetables and fruits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_attract_skunks\"><\/span>How do you attract skunks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some foods to avoid feeding your skunk include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asparagus (known to cause seizures)<\/li>\n<li>Garlic.<\/li>\n<li>Onions.<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate.<\/li>\n<li>Candy.<\/li>\n<li>Processed meats.<\/li>\n<li>Canned cat food.<\/li>\n<li>Fatty, fried foods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_skunks_eat_human_food\"><\/span>Can skunks eat human food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although skunks are known to eat opportunistically, they are most attracted to <b>oily, meat-based baits like fish and chicken. They have a strong sense of smell, so anything particularly smelly works best &#8211; even peanut butter has been proven to lure in skunks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_skunks_favorite_treats\"><\/span>What are skunks favorite treats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diet. Skunks prefer <b>meat, but will also eat plants and vegetation. Insects, small animals, birds, eggs, poultry, worms, berries, grubs, and grasshoppers are also common food sources. Skunks are attracted to honey and also foods with a strong odor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_a_skunk_to_eat\"><\/span>What can I give a skunk to eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The diet of skunks in the wild consists of <b>whole prey, insects, eggs and some fruit and vegetable matter. Skunks in zoos have been fed a variety of diets with success. We recommend a diet of 75% formulated diet (zoo omnivore, insectivore and low-fat high quality dog food) and 25% a variety of vegetables and fruits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_skunks_like_sweets\"><\/span>Do skunks like sweets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Would you please not feed skunks cat and dog food. They contain too much fat and protein content for the animal. <b>Avoid feeding them processed foods such as potato chips and sweets as they are rich in sugar and fats. Don&#8217;t feed the lunch meat such as bologna and salami.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do skunks like to eat the most?Do skunks come out in spring?Where do skunks go during the day?What do you feed wild skunks?What skunks favorite food?What snacks do skunks like?What do skunks eat at night?What attracts skunks to yards?What months do skunks come out?Do skunks mean spring is coming?What time of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-90493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90493"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90493"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90493\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=90493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=90493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}