Should You Feed Wild Badgers?

Should You Feed Wild Badgers?

The Badger Trust does not recommend feeding badgers. You may enjoy attracting badgers but this could be problematic for others in your neighbourhood. If you feel like you must feed them in severe weather, when natural resources are in question, a small handful of peanuts will suffice.

Should I feed badgers in my garden?

If you wish to feed badgers in your garden, they will readily eat peanuts, raisins, most soft fruits and bread (which can be soaked in water or spread with peanut butter). ... Milk or meat scraps should not be fed to badgers.

Is it OK to feed badgers peanuts?

Raw peanuts or brazil nuts could be offered to badgers (no salt or chocolate). Take care when feeding any wild animal so they do not rely on your food source. ... Take care when feeding any wild animal so they do not rely on your food source.

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James H. Sterling

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.