Squirrel

Grey squirrel is one of the most ethical and climate-friendly meats you can buy, and it is genuinely delicious. It is a light-coloured meat, similar to rabbit but finer in texture, with a subtle, sweet and nutty flavour.

It is important to reiterate that the squirrel we sell is the grey, not our protected native red. The non-native grey species was originally brought over from North America and outcompetes reds for food and habitat. It also carries the virus squirrelpox, which is fatal to reds. Greys are culled across the country by gamekeepers, foresters and gardeners, yet most of that meat is simply thrown away. It is available all year round and far too good to waste, which makes squirrel an easy choice for anyone wanting to eat more sustainably. Americans have enjoyed squirrel for generations, and we think it deserves a place on the British table too.

We sell squirrel two ways. Our oven-ready squirrel is expertly prepared by our butchers and ready to cook. We also offer whole squirrel in-fur (unprocessed) which is also in demand for bushcraft and survival skill activities, taxidermy as well as for use in film and photography projects.