This is the time of year for hoarding, when squirrels, chipmunks and some bird species are busily storing seeds, nuts, acorns — even insects — for retrieval when food becomes scarce in deep winter.

Food producers used a calmer summer to assess ... “There is definitely a lot of hoarding that’s being anticipated that’s already causing a little strain,” Gianetto said in an interview.

Sources claim Gypsy was “triggered and stressed out about all the food hoarding,” as it reportedly reminded her of her mother ...