Monday, December 7, 2009

I'm Juz Sayin'

Squirrels are just rats in cuter outfits.
~Sarah Jessica Parker~

We've had a squirrel problem forever. Most of the birdseed goes to the squirrels, which is frustrating and expensive. It seems that the squirrel population increased while we were on our trip and we had decided to stop feeding the birds altogether. But, we love the birds and missed them very much. Friends have suggested poisoning, shooting, even electrocuting the squirrels, but we don't kill ANYTHING in our house. Remember, Hubby captures copperheads and takes them to an undisclosed location.


So, Hubby decided to buy a live, humane trap to capture and release the furry varmints. He's staying busy taking the squirrels away (same undisclosed location as snakes). Hopefully, the squirrels don't have a GPS and will not return.

It's a good thing the live trap is working because I was ready to take matters into my own hands (er, paws).

Buddy, please stop ordering things off the internet. Besides, you'd probably shoot your eye out!

Happy Trails,

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33 comments:

  1. SamDecember 7, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    Marge says she will gladly join Buddy in his campaign.. they'd work well together!

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  2. CocorueDecember 7, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    you have such kind hearts and that Buddy is so hilarious...

    your mumster should hide the cards before you keeeel yourself......

    TQ for sharing as there's nothing like Monday laughs
    coco

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  3. animal lover, quilt loverDecember 7, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    There are squirrel guards to put on the birdfeeder to keep the critters away from the feeder. They only get the seed that the birds drop. That helped us a lot.
    Then there is the feeder that spins the squirrels off the feeder. That looks like fun to watch!! We don't kill here either, even snakes.
    Love ya, Fern

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  4. AnonymousDecember 7, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    Buddy is a take-charge kinda guy! Squirrels are masters at getting bird seed. One thing I wonder is what about any babies that those relocated squirrels may have been feeding? Or is this rearing season? We had one of those squirrel-proof feeders, but they figured out how to get in! Right now, chasing squirrels is Cami's only exercise! SH

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  5. kksDecember 7, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    never trust a dog with a gun! :)
    hope hubby is taking the critters way far away...i think they do have GPS!
    good luck!
    xo
    we are finally getting some snow!

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  6. Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek RamblingsDecember 7, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    I had a squirrel problem in my bird feeder too - even got a squirrel proof feeder and now I have a picture of a squirrel hanging upside down in it eating the food. I don't know what to do about them. Hope that your trap works and they don't come back.

    And Buddy, that assault rifle is a bit of "overkill" for squirrels. A nice little Scottie could probably catch them and bring them to you - you should check on getting one!

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  7. DexterDecember 7, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Oh dear, that looks like you mean business. We do the trap and release program with mice in the house. But we need to be sneaky because in Master Chew Sits it is illegal to transport wildlife. Oh get a life.

    Slobbers,
    Mango

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  8. My Mind's EyeDecember 7, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Kit and Krew!!!! Thank you for the MONDAY morning LOL!!
    Buddy with that rifle is absolutely hilarious!!!!
    My hubby has a friend who traps squirrels too. He takes them to the grounds of the business from which he retired!! I guess that tells you what he thinks of that organization.
    Tell the Great Hunter thanks for the BOL.
    Madi and Mom

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  9. AnonymousDecember 7, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Relocating seems like a lot of trouble and I think probably an exercise in futility... but if it keeps hubby busy, what the heck.

    Buddy - not a good idea... you'd probably shoot your eye out! HAHAH

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  10. AndreaDecember 7, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    We have squirrel problems, too.
    Woofs and Wags,
    Sitka

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  11. KBDecember 7, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    I have an admission - and I seem to be the only one who feels this way. I like squirrels. There it is - now you know my deepest secret. We use a baffle on our birdfeeding station pole to keep them off the feeder. Now they just hang out on the ground eating the seeds dropped by the birds.

    Our young dog R loves squirrels too - tormenting them, that is.

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  12. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥December 7, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Luckily our yard rarely sees any squirrels, we just dont have big enough trees. But we sure would like to catch one when we are out on our walks.

    Woos, Phantom and Thunder

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  13. UnknownDecember 7, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Hmmm....Buddy.....maybe you would like to try the M16, I learned to shoot when I traveled to Iraq? (Billy's Travels), Love you BIG GUY!, Billy

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  14. RemingtonDecember 7, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    We have lots of squirrels too. We just put peanuts on the ground and they leave the bird seed alone. We feed EVERYTHING! They all get hungry.

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  15. Ina in AlaskaDecember 7, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    I laughed out loud at the last picture!!!! You are mentioned in my blog post today!!!

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  16. KathyDecember 7, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Kit, a great deterrent we used to use was Cayenne Pepper in the bird seed. It doesn't harm the birds, but the squirrels don't like the hot spicey taste!
    We're talking about 3 heaping tablespoons of the cayenne mixed in with about 20 lbs of seed.
    Course, if you have a few Cajun Squirrels, they might like it! LOL
    Kath

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  17. Gail WilsonDecember 7, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    WOW! You look like one tough dog there! Run Squirrels, RUN!! hugs and wags, Mistaya

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  18. JacksDadDecember 7, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Hmmm, are you sure hubby isn't taking the snakes to a farm far away where they can run and play? I hear that happens sometimes!

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  19. Valerie CummingsDecember 7, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    We dont have squirrels here so we havent ever seen a live one! But we have lizards!!!! Hugs Joey and Kealani

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  20. AnonymousDecember 7, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Glad to see that your husband is feeding squirrels to the Copperheads at the same undisclosed location. Seems like a WIN WIN thingy!

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  21. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!December 7, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    Is that khovered in the Khanine Khonstitution?

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra & Khousin Merdie

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  22. Emma RoseDecember 7, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    We need you for homeland security around our castle too! The varmints are in all the trees and those devils are fast!

    Kisses,
    Emma Rose

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  23. ♥I am Holly♥December 7, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    That's so cute with Buddy waiting with his gun!! He'll get those squirrels!! We don't have many around here for some reason. That is very nice of your husband to trap them and release them. My grandfather used to feed them. We would have a hundred in the yard and he had them trained to come right up to him. He always called them bunnies!!

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  24. Gus, Louie and CallieDecember 7, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    That is so cute.. You will definitely get the job done with that..

    Big Sloppy Kisses
    Gus, Louie and Callie

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  25. Golden Daily ScoopDecember 7, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    BOL!!!!! Sound like you need some help from the troops of Operation Whack-a-squirrel!!!!

    lotsa licks,
    Miley

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  26. Scout and FreyjaDecember 7, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    It seems like a squirrel can smell a seed from miles away! Those lil' critters can really cause havoc in feeders and in attics and in garages. Just as my sons who live in the country!

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  27. AndreaDecember 7, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    You have another award on arise 2 write.
    andrea

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  28. D.K. WallDecember 8, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Chuckling. We are laughing at the releasing of the squirrels at the same place as the snakes. Maybe the snakes will stay put because you are feeding them so well?

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  29. central bark designsDecember 8, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    So if the snakes and the squirrels are dropped off at the same "undisclosed location" ....hmmm. If I were the squirrels I'd lobby for another drop-off zone promising not to return... - Abbey (we hate snakes!)

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  30. Lara HarrisDecember 8, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Our dogs are from Australia and they don't have squirrels in Australia...can I just say I severly underestimated just how much our Lab would LOVE them here in Michigan?? :)

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  31. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    LabLady-- Tell you hubby to spray paint the tail on the squirrel. My in law's had a similar issue with squirrels and my father in law decided to paint the tail before he took them on a ride to another location.. He had the same squirrel visit for quite some time. THen thay went on a really long ride.. never came back.Stay warm and safe from the storms that are rolling across the country. Good luck Julie. Extra prayers for everyone today..
    groots

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  32. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    LabLady- glad to see your hubby's feeding those snakes, haha. We have a marauding squirrel, too- very clever. We ended up buying him peanuts to save bird seed! Lose one squirrel, another takes his place.
    BudO_Fairbanks

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  33. The Adventures of the LLB GangDecember 9, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    You GO Buddy!!!

    Smileys!
    Dory

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