{"id":98899,"date":"2022-09-23T12:26:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T12:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/"},"modified":"2022-09-29T11:54:47","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T11:54:47","slug":"what-foods-can-skunks-not-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"What foods can skunks not eat?"},"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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#What_foods_can_skunks_not_eat\" title=\"What foods can skunks not eat?\">What foods can skunks not eat?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#What_are_skunks_favorite_food\" title=\"What are skunks favorite food?\">What are skunks favorite food?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#Will_a_skunk_eat_lettuce\" title=\"Will a skunk eat lettuce?\">Will a skunk eat lettuce?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#Do_skunks_eat_fruit\" title=\"Do skunks eat fruit?\">Do skunks eat fruit?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#Can_skunks_drink_milk\" title=\"Can skunks drink milk?\">Can skunks drink milk?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#What_attracts_skunks_at_night\" title=\"What attracts skunks at night?\">What attracts skunks at night?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#What_time_do_skunks_come_out_at_night\" title=\"What time do skunks come out at night?\">What time do skunks come out at night?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#Do_skunks_feed_every_night\" title=\"Do skunks feed every night?\">Do skunks feed every night?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#Can_you_feed_a_wild_skunk\" title=\"Can you feed a wild skunk?\">Can you feed a wild skunk?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#What_foods_are_toxic_to_skunks\" title=\"What foods are toxic to skunks?\">What foods are toxic to skunks?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#What_should_I_not_feed_my_pet_skunk\" title=\"What should I not feed my pet skunk?\">What should I not feed my pet skunk?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#What_vegetables_do_skunks_eat\" title=\"What vegetables do skunks eat?\">What vegetables do skunks 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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#Do_skunks_like_apples\" title=\"Do skunks like apples?\">Do skunks like apples?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#What_food_is_poisonous_to_skunks\" title=\"What food is poisonous to skunks?\">What food is poisonous to skunks?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#What_do_skunks_drink\" title=\"What do skunks drink?\">What do skunks drink?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#How_long_do_skunks_drink_milk\" title=\"How long do skunks drink milk?\">How long do skunks drink milk?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#What_can_you_feed_a_pet_skunk\" title=\"What can you feed a pet skunk?\">What can you feed a pet skunk?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#What_smell_attracts_skunks\" title=\"What smell attracts skunks?\">What smell attracts skunks?<\/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-foods-can-skunks-not-eat\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_skunks_at_night\" title=\"How do you get rid of skunks at night?\">How do you get rid of skunks at night?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_can_skunks_not_eat\"><\/span>What foods can skunks not eat?<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<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-skunks-friendly-to-humans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are skunks friendly to humans?<\/a><\/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<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KgvNOlCkORo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_skunks_favorite_food\"><\/span>What are skunks favorite food?<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_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=\"Will_a_skunk_eat_lettuce\"><\/span>Will a skunk eat lettuce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can cook and offer potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, butternut squash and acorn squash, but only offer these items a few times a month, and only after cooking them. Limit bean sprouts. Healthy greens that you can offer include red cabbage, spinach, kale, <b>romaine lettuce and endive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_skunks_eat_fruit\"><\/span>Do skunks eat fruit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Food\/Diet. A skunk&#8217;s diet largely depends on availability. In the spring and summer, a skunk&#8217;s diet mostly consists of grasshoppers, bees, beetles, beetle larvae, and crickets. <b>During the fall and winter, when food is scarce, skunks will scavenge for fruit, nuts, bird seed, and pet food<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_skunks_drink_milk\"><\/span>Can skunks drink milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cow&#8217;s milk, human baby formulas, and most pet products (except Esbilac) are not suitable and will likely cause death. Use a 1cc or 5cc oral syringe (try a vet or pharmacy), warm the formula, and hold the skunk in a towel, firmly, and covering its eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_attracts_skunks_at_night\"><\/span>What attracts skunks at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Skunks are opportunists at heart they&#8217;re mainly attracted to <b>low-hanging fruit like garbage and pet food left out at night, as well as convenient denning sites, such as wood and rock piles, elevated sheds, and openings under concrete slabs and porches and crawl spaces.<\/b><\/p>\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<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-196856 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most.jpg\" alt=\"What do skunks like to eat the most?\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most.jpg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-do-skunks-like-to-eat-the-most-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_do_skunks_come_out_at_night\"><\/span>What time do skunks come out at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Skunks are nocturnal, usually active from <b>early evening through the night. They typically spend their days sleeping in dens, although they may bed in vegetation during the warm months. Dens are usually below ground but may be found in streams or pond banks, lumber piles, or beneath porches or crawl spaces.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_skunks_feed_every_night\"><\/span>Do skunks feed every night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Skunk Feeding Habits Skunks conduct all of their business when it&#8217;s dark outside, as they are nocturnal creatures, according to the Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development division. Because they are nocturnal, <b>they feed at night<\/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=\"What_snacks_do_skunks_like\"><\/span>What snacks do skunks like?<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=\"Can_you_feed_a_wild_skunk\"><\/span>Can you feed a wild skunk?<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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_are_toxic_to_skunks\"><\/span>What foods are toxic to skunks?<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<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GWnatJNzVrA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_not_feed_my_pet_skunk\"><\/span>What should I not feed my pet skunk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Not to Feed to a Skunk<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>cat food.<\/li>\n<li>sweets.<\/li>\n<li>onions.<\/li>\n<li>asparagus (known to cause seizures)<\/li>\n<li>chocolate.<\/li>\n<li>processed meats like hot dogs or lunchmeats.<\/li>\n<li>bacon or bacon fat.<\/li>\n<li>fried foods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vegetables_do_skunks_eat\"><\/span>What vegetables do skunks eat?<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=\"Do_skunks_eat_fruits_and_vegetables\"><\/span>Do skunks eat fruits and vegetables?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_skunks_like_apples\"><\/span>Do skunks like apples?<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_food_is_poisonous_to_skunks\"><\/span>What food is poisonous to skunks?<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_do_skunks_drink\"><\/span>What do skunks drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have <b>fresh water available for your skunk at all times, although skunks do NOT drink much water. Typically they should get most of their water requirement from vegetables and cooked grains in their normal diet. If your skunk starts drinking a lot of water see a vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-196857 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-do-skunks-drink.jpg\" alt=\"What do skunks drink?\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-do-skunks-drink.jpg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-do-skunks-drink-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-do-skunks-drink-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_skunks_drink_milk\"><\/span>How long do skunks drink milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After about <b>3 months of feeding the baby skunk, it should be able to eat on its own. By this time, you may start feeding it with fatty fish, eggs, carrots, sea foods, vegetable oil, yoghurt, cottage cheese, vanilla wafer, chopped mushrooms, peas, corn, squash, nuts, cod liver oil and so on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_feed_a_pet_skunk\"><\/span>What can you feed a pet skunk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fresh, cooked or thawed frozen vegetables and occasional fruits, cooked poultry like chicken, and healthy foods made with grains, such as cereal, should all be fed. Nuts, cooked grains, a few pieces of dog food, and yogurt should also be mixed into the diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_smell_attracts_skunks\"><\/span>What smell attracts skunks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although skunks are known to eat opportunistically, they are most attracted to oily, meat-based baits like fish and chicken. They have a strong sense of smell, so anything particularly smelly works best &#8211; even <b>peanut butter has been proven to lure in skunks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_skunks_at_night\"><\/span>How do you get rid of skunks at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Install night lights in your yard<\/b> If you&#8217;re wondering how to get rid of skunks using this information, it&#8217;s simple: light it up! Any random flash of light will serve to repel skunks. 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