Badger Food

If you are lucky enough to have badgers visiting your garden, you may be wondering what they eat. Badgers are omnivores, which means that they eat almost anything. They relish juicy earthworms, which form the main part of their diet, alongside slugs and insects. You can offer some Ark Badger Food or peanut kernels if natural food is scarce.

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When do badgers come out?

Habits vary, but generally, badgers will leave their setts at dusk or just after. In the summer, shorter nights give badgers fewer hours of darkness, making May onwards the best time to spot them out and about.

If you’re going badger spotting at a local sett, it sometimes pays to get there before dusk. But if the badgers pay you a visit in your garden, it’ll probably be after night has fallen.

What can I feed badgers?

During periods when the ground is hard, due to the winter frost or summer sun, it can be hard for badgers to find enough to eat. During these times, it is particularly helpful to supplement the badger’s diet with a healthy food source and balanced nutrition, such as a specially-formulated Ark Badger Food. This can ensure they remain healthy throughout the year. They will also enjoy classic peanut kernels or you may like to put out some fresh or dried fruit, like dried banana chips in small amounts as a treat.

Putting out badger food will keep them away from other food intended for your birds or other wildlife.

Always take care when feeding the badgers in your garden

Be careful when feeding any wild animal, so they do not become too dependent on you.

When feeding badgers, always make sure there is plenty of fresh, clean water available because any supplementary food will be much lower in moisture than any worms they may consume.

Please remember: Badgers are wild animals with powerful claws and jaws. Never approach a wild badger, no matter how tempting it may be. Read more on badger identification, habitat and food.

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What food does a badger eat?

Badgers are omnivorous and will eat almost anything. In the wild, earthworms are a large part of their diet along with slugs and insects. They will also eat fruit, nuts, seeds and even small animals such as mice or rats and if food is scarce, they may take an interest in carrion.

How should I approach a badger?

Do not approach a badger. If you’re worried about an injured badger, call your local wildlife authorities.

Do badgers have a natural habitat?

Badgers typically live in a network of underground tunnels and burrows (known as a sett).

Are badgers nocturnal?

Badgers are largely nocturnal, but you may see them out and about during the day during times when food is scarce.

What do badgers eat naturally?

Earthworms are an important part of a badger’s natural diet, alongside other invertebrates, small mammals, fruits and other foods. Earthworms can make up a substantial proportion of their diet, particularly when they are readily available after rainfall. Badgers use their strong sense of smell to locate worms and other food beneath the soil and leaf litter. Supplementary feeding can provide additional food, but it should complement rather than replace the natural foods badgers find while foraging.

What food should I put out for badgers, and what should I avoid?

Plain, unsalted foods are the safest choice when providing supplementary food for badgers. Suitable options include soaked dry dog food, plain cooked meat with all bones removed, fruit and a suitable badger food mix. Peanuts and raisins can also be offered in moderation, but avoid salted, seasoned or processed foods, as excess salt is unsuitable for wildlife. Always provide fresh drinking water alongside food, particularly during dry or hot weather.

My badger won't touch what I put out. Is that normal?

Yes, it is quite normal for badgers to ignore food when it is first offered. Individual badgers can have different food preferences, and they may also be more interested in natural food available in the surrounding area. Try offering small amounts of two or three suitable foods and see which are eaten first. Once you know what your visiting badgers prefer, you can adjust the food you provide accordingly.

Will feeding badgers damage my lawn?

Feeding badgers can lead to some lawn damage, as badgers naturally dig into lawns while searching for earthworms, leatherjackets and other invertebrates. Regular visits may result in small holes or areas of disturbed turf, particularly where natural food is plentiful beneath the lawn. Providing supplementary food in one consistent area may help concentrate their visits, but it will not prevent natural foraging behaviour. If you have a carefully maintained lawn, some disturbance is worth considering before encouraging regular badger visits.

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