After a gestation period of one month, the female chipmunk gives birth to between 3 and 5 young. After 8 weeks they are weaned and independent. In captivity, the chipmunk can live up 8 years, but in the wild its lifespan is about 4 years due to lack of food and water, diseases, predators and other environmental factors.<\/p>\n
The chipmunk is generally a friendly animal and easily tamed. Its diet consists of seeds, flower bulbs and corn. Sometimes a chipmunk gets into a home and hides.<\/p>\n
If a chipmunk sneaks into a house, it can cause structural damage and leave feces. It is therefore recommended that a technician catches it and places the chipmunk back into its natural environment.<\/p>\n
Structural damage under the stairs or patio, as well as damage on the foundation can be a sign of the presence of many chipmunks around the home. These rodents can also be noisy, which may bother some people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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