Is it true that badgers go “mad” for unsalted peanuts?
Yes – badgers have a good sense of smell, so can sniff out all manner of nourishing foods. They do seem to be very pleased with peanuts (and other oily nuts like brazil nuts). However, salted, sugared or chocolate-coated nuts are best avoided. If you want to put food out for badgers, be careful when handling or placing the food – an unusual smell can alarm a badger. Placing your hand on a well-used badger path outside a sett can make a badger very wary of coming out. If you are going to place food, minimise handling the food with your hands, and don’t place it on a pathway close to their sett. Put it where it can be found (such as in a small clearing) just away from the sett or path – this way, you will get a better chance to get a good look at the badgers.
