Squirrel – Dumb Things They Chew On
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I am no longer surprised at what squirrels find fun to chew on. From licking mortar to gnawing on a deck to eating a gas can, squirrels seem to find lots of things delicious.
Why?
My guess is stupidity in some cases and curiosity in others…plus maybe a need for minerals. Do you have a better explanation?
Squirrel – Damage to Bird Feeder
Squirrel – Damaging Garden Hose and Gas Can
Squirrel – Clipping Maple Twigs
Squirrel-proof Bird Feeders (scroll down to the bottom to see two non-squirrel-proof feeders)
damage to plastic bucket
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squirrel damage to cow skull (maybe they needed calcium?); painted with pepper oil when damage was discovered