Feeding wildlife in Disney Dreamlight Valley is one of the most rewarding activities for players looking to complete their Critter Collection. Among the various critters roaming the digital landscape, squirrels are usually the first animals players encounter in the Plaza area. Knowing what to offer these energetic creatures ensures you maximize your friendship gains and unlock valuable item drops.
Understanding Squirrel Preferences in Dreamlight Valley
Squirrels are very approachable creatures compared to some of the trickier critters found in later biomes. They will willingly scamper right up to your character, eliminating the need for stealth tactics or specific movement minigames.
While they accept a wide variety of ingredients, offering them their preferred treats yields much better results. Feeding a squirrel its favorite food accelerates the companion unlock process significantly.
The Best Foods and Favorite Treats for Squirrels
The absolute favorite food for squirrels in Disney Dreamlight Valley is peanuts. Offering peanuts to a squirrel yields the highest possible friendship progress and grants rare reward drops.
If you do not have peanuts available in your inventory, squirrels also enjoy other ingredients found around the Valley. Feeding them apples, berries, or other basic forageables serves as an acceptable alternative when favorite options are scarce.
Unlocking Peanuts for Feeding Time
To acquire peanuts, players must progress through Remy's storyline within the game. Completing his initial realm quests and opening Chez Remy brings peanuts to his restaurant pantry shelf.
Once unlocked, peanuts can be purchased directly using Star Coins whenever needed. Keeping a stack of peanuts in your inventory allows you to approach any Plaza squirrel with confidence.
Rewards and Companion Unlocks
Feeding squirrels daily provides several useful rewards that aid your overall progression. Common items include Dreamlight Shards, motif bags, and basic crafting materials.
By feeding a specific squirrel variant its favorite food multiple times over consecutive days, you will permanently unlock it as a companion. You can then equip your favorite squirrel variant to follow your character throughout your daily adventures.
