Question of the Day- Do You Find Squirrels Annoying?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
April 1, 2022 9:37am CST
For me, I find these cute (not) pesky rodents a pain. 
One main reason is when they come and eat at my bird feeder. I really enjoy watching birds come and eat there. But a bird feeder says "free meal" to squirrels and that can cause problems.
It definitely attracts many to the feeder just like metal to a magnet! Which means several squirrels competing and always stealing the bird seed away from my "feathered friends" when I put seed out for them to eat.
Here are few more annoying habits that can be attributed to these "food scavengers."
*I've had one build a nest in my porch ceiling by gnawing at and entering a small hole.
*These pests have eaten my tomatoes as soon as they start to ripen. Particularly annoying is they only take one bite and leave the rest to rot on the ground!
*They take up residence in nearby trees and make quite a lot of noise.
*And all their nut burying leaves my lawn all torn up with holes.
*I've even read they gnaw through electrical wires but so far, no problems with my cable yet, phew!
I need to find out the life expectancy of squirrels. I could probably name them by now. I've got a couple of them that are really persistent at getting at the seed in the feeder, even climbing up the pole to get there. Wonder just how long I must suffer. 
Although squirrels have some unique behaviors a squirrel lover, I am not 
Can you name any unique squirrel behaviors? I'll list a few in my response Are you squirrel lover or hater? Why or why not?
P.S.- came across this funny photo to accompany my post. What do you think that squirrel is saying?
-My guess is "Who stole all the nuts."
Some Source Material- takeayard.com
One main reason is when they come and eat at my bird feeder. I really enjoy watching birds come and eat there. But a bird feeder says "free meal" to squirrels and that can cause problems.
It definitely attracts many to the feeder just like metal to a magnet! Which means several squirrels competing and always stealing the bird seed away from my "feathered friends" when I put seed out for them to eat.
Here are few more annoying habits that can be attributed to these "food scavengers."
*I've had one build a nest in my porch ceiling by gnawing at and entering a small hole.
*These pests have eaten my tomatoes as soon as they start to ripen. Particularly annoying is they only take one bite and leave the rest to rot on the ground!
*They take up residence in nearby trees and make quite a lot of noise.
*And all their nut burying leaves my lawn all torn up with holes.
*I've even read they gnaw through electrical wires but so far, no problems with my cable yet, phew!
I need to find out the life expectancy of squirrels. I could probably name them by now. I've got a couple of them that are really persistent at getting at the seed in the feeder, even climbing up the pole to get there. Wonder just how long I must suffer.
Although squirrels have some unique behaviors a squirrel lover, I am not
Can you name any unique squirrel behaviors? I'll list a few in my response Are you squirrel lover or hater? Why or why not?
P.S.- came across this funny photo to accompany my post. What do you think that squirrel is saying?
-My guess is "Who stole all the nuts."
Some Source Material- takeayard.com11 people like this
11 responses
@porwest (112924)
• United States
1 Apr 22
They CAN be, but mostly they don't seem to get into too much by me. There's a crap ton of them though. But having been in pest control in a former life I am very well aware of their very potentially destructive nature. They can certainly be a nuisance.
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@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
1 Apr 22
Look at the bright side, if the cost of hamburger gets much higher you might have Squirrel Helper for dinner….and the meat will be free!
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@porwest (112924)
• United States
2 Apr 22
@FourWalls lol. Indeed. Luckily I still have my traps from my pest control days and I know very well how to easily catch them. lol
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Apr 22
There are a sh** load of them. I trap them and take them to a park a distance away. I like to spread the misery around 
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@snowy22315 (209132)
• United States
1 Apr 22
Yes, and no. They are cute but can be troublesome fro some of the reasons you have mentioned.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Apr 22
Yes, a mixed bag for sure...
Fun squirrel facts:
-5 to 10 year life span
-When squirrels feel threatened, they run away in a zigzag pattern. This is an incredibly useful strategy to escape hawks and other predators.
-Squirrels have four front teeth that grow continuously throughout their lives.
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@snowy22315 (209132)
• United States
3 Apr 22
@dgobucks226 You see that zig zag going alot when they are on the road and a car is coming. Didn't know that about the teeth
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Apr 22
@snowy22315 Yes, they had some unusual traits to share. They need those teeth for all those nuts they chew on
@shaggin (74987)
• United States
3 Apr 22
@dgobucks226 rabbits and beavers teeth continue to grow as well
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Apr 22
Their teeth are quick sharp. They have chewed through a garden protection nylon net I bought for my tomatoes and got at them. Wish they would stick to their nuts!
Fun facts:
Squirrels have four front teeth that grow continuously throughout their lives.
-Squirrels are most closely related to the dormice.
Wish they would stick to their nuts!
Fun facts:
Squirrels have four front teeth that grow continuously throughout their lives.
-Squirrels are most closely related to the dormice.1 person likes this
@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
4 Apr 22
@dgobucks226 Thanks for the heads up. Now I know those facts.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Apr 22
Squirrels are both cute, cuddly and funny – and a complete pest around your yard. Guess it depends on what side of the fence your on when it comes to squirrels, lol.
Fun facts:
-5 to 10 year life span
-When squirrels feel threatened, they run away in a zigzag pattern. This is an incredibly useful strategy to escape hawks and other predators.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
2 Apr 22
I'm not a squirrel lover. They are quite a giant pain. You need a squirrel guard on your bird feeder. People feed them too often. This happened with my mother. The squirrel got into the house because my mother was feeding him with the door open. He went berserk in the house, climbing the Christmas tree, the drapes, running all over. Took quite a bit to get him out.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
4 Apr 22
@dgobucks226 Interesting facts. Thanks.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Apr 22
Yikes! That would be a pretty hairy situation 
Fun facts:
-5 to 10 year life span
-When squirrels feel threatened, they run away in a zigzag pattern. This is an incredibly useful strategy to escape hawks and other predators.
Fun facts:
-5 to 10 year life span
-When squirrels feel threatened, they run away in a zigzag pattern. This is an incredibly useful strategy to escape hawks and other predators.1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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28 May 22
Squirrels are persistent at scavenging food. If they know there is a free meal of birdseed, it's party time. One squirrel becomes many.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 May 22
@dgobucks226 Very true. Cannot blame them I suppose.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Apr 22
@dgobucks226 Zig zag - ah - I couldn't put my finger on their movements - yah, I guess that's what they do!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Apr 22
Well done on that caption. Yes, with squirrels have seeds will travel to eat!
Fun squirrel facts:
-5-to-10-year life span
-When squirrels feel threatened, they run away in a zigzag pattern. This is an incredibly useful strategy to escape hawks and other predators.
-Squirrels are most closely related to the dormice.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Apr 22
Yes, a food source is key. I imagine Roscoe would keep any squirrels in line if you had any...
Fun squirrel facts:
-5 to 10 year life span
-When squirrels feel threatened, they run away in a zigzag pattern. This is an incredibly useful strategy to escape hawks and other predators.
Fun squirrel facts:
-5 to 10 year life span
-When squirrels feel threatened, they run away in a zigzag pattern. This is an incredibly useful strategy to escape hawks and other predators.1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
1 Apr 22
I think squirrels can be a great nuisance as you have shown DB.
Here I own nothing so I don't let them bother me.
But there are many of them too many.
I wonder if there is a way you could put the bird feeders somewhere out of reach.
I have seen a few YouTube videos about how people do rhis
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Apr 22
Yes, they definitely seem to be overpopulated OT. You can put a guard on your feeder to keep them at bay, however they wait for the birds to knock seeds on the ground for them to eat. It is a losing battle as they are persistent buggers.
Fun squirrel facts:
-5-to-10-year life span
-Squirrels are most closely related to the dormice.
@FourWalls (86855)
• United States
1 Apr 22
No, that squirrel is saying, “What do you MEAN you don’t think I’m cute????”
I love my squirrels. I have a couple who’ll take a peanut right out of my hand. I learned a long time ago to forego the bird feeder, given how the birds were eating the squirrel food and the squirrels were eating the bird food. I have some heavy-duty plastic shelves sitting out, and I put food on it every morning and let them pick and choose who wants want.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Apr 22
Nice caption. Here's one I found I think is pretty funny. Looks like its a free for all feed time at your house.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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3 Apr 22
Squirrels are both cute, cuddly and funny. Yes, They are like acrobats swinging from tree limb to tree limb.
