Re: Do squirrels defecate like rabbits?

Here are the results of my extensive research on squirrel droppings:

Squirrels,  like all rodents,  have very small droppings. Their droppings are 
dry.  They are about the size of a raisin, and light brown in color.   Since the 
squirrel is outdoors, and always moving,  squirrel droppings can be difficult to 
find.  Although both animals are rodents, you can distinugish squirrel droppings 
from mouse droppings, because mouse droppings are small, about the size of an 
ice-cream sprinkle. Squirrel droppings are much bigger. Unfortunately, squirrel 
droppings are often mistaken for rabbit droppings, and are very similar in 
appearance.  

If you have a local nature center, you could take the droppings there in a 
ziplock bag, and they might be able to tell you if they are rabbit or squirrel 
droppings.  Or, you could ask someone who has been hunting for a long time.  
They would probably be able to identify them too.

Good luck!!  

Erin


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