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The Guardian - UK
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Hilary Osborne

Should we feed the squirrels?

A person feeds nuts to a squirrel
Is it OK to discriminate against squirrels? Photograph: Mike Hutchings/Reuters

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it's up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in Saturday's paper.

This week's question

We have set aside £10 a month for wild bird food and love watching them feeding in the garden. However, squirrels now come and eat the bird seed resulting in us having to spend more on the food. But should we be feeding the squirrels at all? Do they need as much help with food as birds? And do "squirrel-proof" feeders really work?

What are your thoughts?

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