Squirrel or goat?
Jun 22, 2019 10:52:07 #
This will undoubtedly turn into a rough day for this one🤨
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Jun 22, 2019 10:57:03 #
Jun 22, 2019 11:27:18 #
The other day I witnessed a squirrel feasting on the carcass of another squirrel. That squirrels will sometimes consume meat is nothing new to me, I've seen them eat discarded hot dogs, etc. many times. But cannibalism is not something I expected. Of course it is possible that this particular squirrel had brain damage and did not act normally. Sorry, did not take pictures. Wasn't a pleasant sight.
Jun 22, 2019 13:19:51 #
rook2c4 wrote:
The other day I witnessed a squirrel feasting on the carcass of another squirrel. That squirrels will sometimes consume meat is nothing new to me, I've seen them eat discarded hot dogs, etc. many times. But cannibalism is not something I expected. Of course it is possible that this particular squirrel had brain damage and did not act normally. Sorry, did not take pictures. Wasn't a pleasant sight.
Yeah, thanks for NOT sharing😃
Jun 22, 2019 13:20:03 #
Jun 22, 2019 14:09:27 #
Toment wrote:
This will undoubtedly turn into a rough day for this one🤨
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Makes you wonder what that plastic is made from.
Maybe it has some mineral lacking in the squirrel's diet. Animals and humans will sometimes eat strange things because of a deficiency of a particular mineral.
Or maybe he just likes the crunch.
Jun 22, 2019 14:19:37 #
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Jun 23, 2019 06:35:37 #
cmc4214
Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
Squirrels (and all rodents) teeth grow so fast that they have to gnaw on something to keep their teeth from over-growing so, they may not be eating what they chew on, just grinding down teeth
Jun 23, 2019 08:15:53 #
rook2c4 wrote:
The other day I witnessed a squirrel feasting on the carcass of another squirrel. That squirrels will sometimes consume meat is nothing new to me, I've seen them eat discarded hot dogs, etc. many times. But cannibalism is not something I expected. Of course it is possible that this particular squirrel had brain damage and did not act normally. Sorry, did not take pictures. Wasn't a pleasant sight.
Yup, that's why they are sometimes referred to as "bushy tailed rats". And males will often eat their own young. They may be cute but they're really barbarians.
Jun 23, 2019 09:00:20 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Toment wrote:
This will undoubtedly turn into a rough day for this one🤨
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Squirrels need to constantly shape, sharpen and file down their teeth....if they don't they eventually become so long that they can't close their mouth, or will impale themselves with their own teeth. They will chew and scrape all sorts of metal, including electrical power cables, breaker boxes, metal roofs, fences/fence posts, soda and beer cans, etc. Approx 4-5 times a year I have to coat my incoming power lines and connectors/external power box and FPL Powerhead with wheel bearing grease to ward them off. I've tried just about everything/products made for that, but the answer for me is wheel bearing grease.
I don't have a viable suggestion for the light, probably get to hot for the grease. Pepper sprays and powder, critter ridder and the like do not help. Possibly try making a small cage out of "hardware cloth" (wire fencing) to deter access. Paintball marker/guns work well, and won't harm them (well, not like a BB or pellet gun), will sting them, and the neighbors won't think you are shooting up your house!!!
Jun 23, 2019 10:22:50 #
Thanks for all the facts and suggestions, but it’s my neighbors’ LED flood light and I think the squirrel hasn’t damaged it too much, although moisture may eventually snuff it out. The lights are motion activated but apparently eating it doesn’t turn it on. The light next to it is the old fashioned halogen and is undisturbed.
Unfortunately, when the lights come on, they shine into our home. Not pleasant, but I didn’t put the squirrel up to it, i swear😃😃😃
Unfortunately, when the lights come on, they shine into our home. Not pleasant, but I didn’t put the squirrel up to it, i swear😃😃😃
Jun 23, 2019 10:22:56 #
Good catch, I hear eating plastic is good for the digestion, electricity, not so much, might come as a shock to him.
Jun 23, 2019 10:27:27 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Good catch, I hear eating plastic is good for the digestion, electricity, not so much, might come as a shock to him.
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