
Squirrel
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My two treerats are fast becoming so fat that they very soon will be unable to get inside the feeder cage - so it's not all bad, izzit ?!?!?!?! 

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The nightmare scenario is that they squeeze inside of the cage and then gorge themselves on the goodies and get stuck. You might need to buy a good pair of leather gloves and a bottle of Fairy Liquid.

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Ah yes, the old Monkey's Paw Trap changed to the Fat Squirrel Trap.
Oh gaaawwwd .......
Oh gaaawwwd .......

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I glanced out of the patio door this morning to see a Squirrel feasting on my Sunflower Hearts. That is the first sighting of one in my garden for several years. I had been suspicious as hazel nut shells were appearing on the lawn but it could have been bird activity.



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From where I am I can't quite reach you, Jacksparrow
, but I sympathise, I reeeeelly do sympathise.
Scary sticks are presently in our Here Comes Autumn Mega Sale.
I s'pose we should be grateful they're not capibaras !
Honest Placi (Rodent Deterrents) Inc.

Scary sticks are presently in our Here Comes Autumn Mega Sale.
I s'pose we should be grateful they're not capibaras !
Honest Placi (Rodent Deterrents) Inc.
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No sign of my bushy tailed invader today but I think I am not on it's list for a frequent visit
Not time yet for the heavy artillery.

Not time yet for the heavy artillery.
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Another visit from the bushy tailed one today
There are loads of hazel nuts under my nut tree at present but my sunflower hearts feeder is a much easier meal unfortunately. 


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A hazel tree ?!?!?! Surprised le chateau isn't absolutement overrun by squirrels.
What do you do with the hazel nuts, Jacksparrow ?
What do you do with the hazel nuts, Jacksparrow ?
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I usually leave them for the beasties. The squirrel is having some but is more interested in the easier meal.
Some years I have had a good crop of empty shells


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Very sweet, lovely tasting.
Early mankind used to make them a big part of autumnal diet. Excavated middens show that they used to roast them - preservation and increased protein. Not daft
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Early mankind used to make them a big part of autumnal diet. Excavated middens show that they used to roast them - preservation and increased protein. Not daft
