Where Do Squirrels Sleep and Breed?
Having a warm and safe place to sleep, shelter and raise a family is a top priority for any animal. In the squirrels’ case, the home can be either a natural tree hollow or a nest it makes itself. These two types of home are known as Dens and Dreys. Return to Index What is a Den? A den is a hollow space in a tree (this may have previously been made by a woodpecker), which the squirrel lines with soft and warm leaves, grasses and mosses. This provides an excellent safe and warm place for the squirrel to sleep and shelter from the elements. Dens are always hard to find because they are hidden away; they are generally built up in a tree and are often only spotted when you actually see the squirrel disappear inside.
