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squirrels, squirrels, squirrels

Published Jan 8, 2009
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I know that squirrels just wanna have fun, but does anyone know a way to keep them away from my birdfeeders.  I have tried cayenne pepper and they really don't like it, but it tends to get gunky.  I have squirted them with vinegar, but that's just a temporary fix.  I have 3 squirrel proof feeders, but the rest aren't.  I've even tried bags of fox urine (yes, I bought them over the internet) that worked okay for a while until they realized that there really weren't foxes around. 

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Beth

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It's called a .22 rifle.

KNEW someone was going to mention a bullet : (

I think they are so cute !! Dont hurt the squirrel (unless it looks like a dirty rat)

or if ya want little more stealth smith and wesson bbq gun

cat...... or dog.

Whichever....

mouse traps strapped to the feeding pole tend to make a difference too .. especially the ones baited with peanut butter ... most times it doesn't kill them but does tend to enlighten them they really are not welcome there ..

Well, I actually do have a .22 and a .38, but I'm not going to shoot them. And, I do have one that has no hair on it's tail, so it does look like a dirty rat!

I've even used grease on the poles. It is hilarious to watch slide down, but they have learned to jump up onto the feeders.

G knows ALL about the peanut butter, dontcha babe?

My son was pretty effective in taking care of the squirrels at my parent's house. It only took a couple of visits. Personally, I like them and don't want them to be killed. There are currently 2 fox squirrels in my freezer waiting to be stuffed. Maybe I should call that guy from Fremont who wants to make that his new career.

you really have to understand you are at war with these tree rats ... thus if they jump up to the feeders then get really sharp knitting needles of chops sticks and place them down at such an angle when they jump the get poked ... if they tend to jump down from a tree limb above then get fishing line and string it in such a manner if cuts across their flight path ... sooner or later the varmints will learn there are easier and less painful places to get something to eat …

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