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Do you have a lot of squirrels in your area? Gray or red tailed? :)?

Grey tailed...and they keep getting into the power transformers here and knocking out the power...stupid suicidal squirrles!Do you have a lot of squirrels in your area? Gray or red tailed? :)?
we have grey and BLACK squirrelsDo you have a lot of squirrels in your area? Gray or red tailed? :)?
Lotsa greys..cute little thieves, they are...
Both of those you mentioned and also black squirrels. They dine every day in my yard...I place sunflower seeds out for their meals.
grey tailed
They're Gray
NC


Gray tailed
They are red here but when I was a kid we lived in an area that had a lot of both and there was even a white one in our yard. I think he must have been albino but it was cool to see him out and about.
In Ks, I had red tailed squirrels(one as a pet)Here in Ga we have gray squirrels, Don't remember the type in Tx
Yup, mostly grey ones where I live. The occasional albino squirel is seen running around from time to time.

Are we now using squirrels as spies? Were they grey or red?!?

Press Assoc. - Tuesday, July 17 05:16 am





Iran has claimed that 14 squirrels found near the nation's borders were spies. The state-sponsored news agency IRNA said: ';In recent weeks, intelligence operatives have arrested 14 squirrels within Iran's borders. The squirrels were carrying spy gear of foreign agencies, and were stopped before they could act, thanks to the alertness of our intelligence services.'; Iranian police commander Esmaeil Ahmadi-Moqadam said: ';I heard of this but I have no specific knowledge on the subject.';Are we now using squirrels as spies? Were they grey or red?!?
Anybody remember Secret Squirrel? He was a spy, so it could be true.Are we now using squirrels as spies? Were they grey or red?!?
That's where we got the expession:Let loose the squirrels of war.
I assume that the Iranians confiscated the squirrels Ipods
Anything is possible, why would you be shocked? God Bless.
This seems to be the case. Squirrels are agile, smart and can blend in seemlessly with the Iranian public when wearing their disguises.


Britain has a secret unit of Hedgehog spies, but despite their improved combat effectiveness due their spikes, their use has been under review when it was found they have a weakness for honey mixed with milk.
LOL - that would be cool if we could.
';Squirrels'; is an euphemism!
Just shows you, these Iranians are f*****g nuts !!
sheep and donkeys too, lol
They arrested squirrels?!





there was one in my garden yesterday, are we not safe in our own homes anymore?!
Can squirrels really spy? They are after all animales. Can dogs spy? Can birds spy? Can rabbits spy? I tell you I am going to keep a closer eye on my cats...
Um...%26amp; i guess their job content is different from Moles...who work underground.
What the F*** will the Iranians come up with next, A s s holes. pmsl

What should I use for a scope for a .22 semi auto, a red dot scope or a fixed 4? Mostly for rabbits,squirrels.

fixed 4. or an old 10x32 with the cross hair. bout like a $40.00 one from walmart.What should I use for a scope for a .22 semi auto, a red dot scope or a fixed 4? Mostly for rabbits,squirrels.
a fixed scope will work fineWhat should I use for a scope for a .22 semi auto, a red dot scope or a fixed 4? Mostly for rabbits,squirrels.
I think you're in the wrong section. You're going to piss off a lot of people.
why would you want to kill a rabbit or a squirrel????

Has anyone ever heard of putting crushed red pepper in bird feed to keep squirrels out?

Yes, cayenne pepper is used.





This is because only mammals, have the taste buds that can taste hot spice's. Birds are unaffected, they have no idea the cayenne pepper is mixed in with the seed.





Mankind and birds are the only animals (insects not withstanding) that purposely eat hot peppers.





The hot peppers do not affect the birds in anyway, except health wise for the vitamins.





1999 Cornell Feeding Study


The efficacy of capsaicin-treated sunflower seed as a repellent to birdseed


consumption by free-ranging Gray squirrels.


Dr. Paul D. Curtis


Ms. Elizabeth Rowland


Dr. Joseph A. Dunn


Cornell Cooperative Extension, Department of Natural Resources


Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853


Abstract


Eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) are considered to be a pest by many bird-lovers because they can steal significant quantities of seed from birdfeeders. None of the available methods of protecting birdseed against squirrels is completely effective. We assessed the efficacy of treating birdseed with capsaicin oleoresin as a means of deterring squirrels. Consumption of treated and untreated whole black-oil sunflower seed was compared by carrying out one-choice feeding trials at three sites near Ithaca, New York from 11 May to 24 June 1999. Untreated seed was provided in weeks 1, 2 and 4 and capsaicin-treated seed was offered in weeks 3, 5 and 6.





It was concluded that treating the sunflower hearts with capsaicin while keeping the shell intact does effectively deter squirrels from eating the seed. The use of this seed provides a solution to the problem of squirrels stealing seed from bird feeders, making this a commercially viable product. We also showed that this treatment of seed has no noticeable effect on the frequency of bird visits where bird populations are low, and may increase visit frequency where bird populations are high. This would further enhance the marketability of this seed








http://www.ebirdseed.com/page/EB/CTGY/FA鈥?/a>





http://www.napa.ufl.edu/2001news/peppers鈥?/a>Has anyone ever heard of putting crushed red pepper in bird feed to keep squirrels out?
Doesn't that keep the birds out, too?Has anyone ever heard of putting crushed red pepper in bird feed to keep squirrels out?
The cayenne pepper responce is correct. Also, my African Grey loves hot spicy foods, she also likes crushed red pepper seeds. The seeds are in her daily seed balls.
Joker 1 has a theory that birds don't have taste buds. Well I have first hand knowledge that by sprinkling pieces of bread with Tabasco sauce and tossing them out to sea gulls. They would swallow these morsels and then dive into fresh water puddles to cool their throats. So if you want to drive birds away from your feeders that's the way to do it. The best way to keep squirrels away is to tack sheets of aluminum or tin around the tree trunk or pole that houses the feeder. The squirrels cannot dig their claws into the aluminum therefore cannot climb to the bird feeder.
That's mean. It would burn the bird's throats. Of course having an outside cat or two would keep both away.
I used Cayenne Pepper not crushed pepper. I was told dont know how true this is or not but birds dont have a taste bud for ';hot/spicy'; but squirrels do. I tried it mixed enough Cayenne pepper so it lightly covered the seeds and the squirrels stopped eating the seeds and killing the baby birds that came to feed there but the birds kept on eating without any problems.
i have parrots and i was told they like spicy peppers so i tried it. my african grey cant get enough of it. jalapenos, cayenne,etc he loves them and doesnt run looking for water. i dont give him too many, but they dont bother him.
It will probably keep the squirrels AND the birds out.
That's a good way to kill the birds.





You'll have to put wire around the bird feeder so the birds can fit their beaks through the wire to eat.





Good luck

Red and gray Squirrels can they mix? have babies?

have they ever mixed? (had a baby) I wonder what the outcome would be. is it like mixing a donkey and a horse?





my neighbor always shoots the red squirrels when they are on his property because he feeds the gray ones. (hes really old and kind of crazy) I personally think its mean and animal cruelty but you can't teach an old dog new tricks.





Anyway I hear the gray squires are chasing the red ones away.. why can't they just live at peace with each other?





its like a metaphor for life..





lol help me I'm confused.Red and gray Squirrels can they mix? have babies?
No they can't reproduce. I suppose they could do the mating ritual but it would be in vain. In North America only one subspecies of Red squirrel is on the endangered list. In the Old World the greys are pressing hard upon their smaller reds. Here in North America the Red squirrel is larger than the gray. However, the smaller more aggressive grey runs the Larger Red out just like in Europe. I had heard,but never witnessed a persistent rumor that the grey castrates the Red. Thereby reducing their reproductive potential. To lend credence to the story I know female rabbits will bite off the male rabbits genitals at times leaving them with no penis or no testicles or without both structures. Over most of its range the Red is legal game. Over its range the gray is legal game. Cities etc. excepted. I'm sure someone has caged the two species at birth and tried to interbreed them. I have never heard of success. They aren't as closely related as a horse and donkey. With gene splicing, I'm sure in the near future somebody will succeed. Your neighbor that is shooting the Reds may well be eating them? The old man may just be hungry.Red and gray Squirrels can they mix? have babies?
You should call the authorities on your neighbor. It is illegal to shoot at the red squirrel. If anything can teach an old dog a new trick, a fine, or jail time, can.





Grey squirrels are more aggressive than Red squirrels, and they are separate species so no, they can not interbreed. Basically, they are two separate animals one native, and one not native, that are trying to fill in the same niche, and with no natural predators in the area, the foreign species will normally win, thus pushing the whole local food chain, off balance. Your neighbor is helping this to happen by feeding the grey squirrels..
In the UK the more agressive grey squirrels have almost replaced the indiginous red squirrels now.


No they dont and cant mate they are seperate species.


Your right species often cant live with each other without fighting often just like humans with seperate beliefs.





But there are some great stories and brilliant footage on you tube that proves different species can get on.
not sure if you are serious but red squirrels are protected and if he is shooting them he could find himself in serious trouble.


grey squirrels are vermin and not native to the UK and are making our native red squirrels an endangered species.


im not sure why they are pucshing out the red squirrels but sure the RSPCA could give you further advice.
I don't think they breed together. Grey ones often have red patches and people think they are a cross-breed but they aren't. The greys are bigger, have more babies and eat a wider variety of food. they simply out compete our native red. You should report your neighbour as the red is a protected species.
Since they are closely related, it could be possible, but then again, they evolved on seperate continents, so perhaps not. Besides, the characters of the two are very different- grays are boisterous and aggressive, and the reds are shy and reclusive.
Hi i dont think you mix the red %26amp; greys together because i have heard (that im not sure which way round it is ?) that 1 of the species of squirrel carry a disease which kills the other 1's off
i think thats illegal, isnt the red ones like endangered?


and anyway he should be shooting them grey yankees!


idk but black ones exist and they run out the grey ones, because they're hornier and they take the grey females.
Judging by your use of American English, you are in the USA or Canada? The situation over there is very different from the one in the UK.





The common red squirrel species in north America, the American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) is completely unrelated to the Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) found in Europe. Your neighbour may be entitled to shoot the American red squirrel, as they are not endangered in the majority of their range, but you'd need to check up your local wildlife regulations. They still wouldn't interbreed with the grays, as they are unrelated species (a sterile hybrid may be possible but would be very unlikely).





In North America, the American red squirrel evolved side-by-side with the many species of gray, flying and ground squirrels and the different species compete for resources but can coexist quite comfortably without any one species outcompeting another.





In the UK, however, there are no endemic gray squirrels; in fact there is only one endemic squirrel species, and that's our native red. One of your American gray squirrel species, specifically the Eastern grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) was artificially introduced into parks in the early 20th century, where it rapidly spread to the woodlands across England and Wales.





The grey squirrels outcompete the red somewhat for resources, but the main problem is a virus claled parapoxvirus, that is carried by the greys and is harmless to them, but is deadly to the eurasian reds.





The red squirrel population in England and Wales has been devastated, with only isolated populations left on grey free offshore islands and scattered traces in reserves.





The last stronghold is the pine forests of Scotland, where a mustelid (weasel-like) squirrel predator called the pine marten may be helping save the red squirrel by selectively controlling the grey population, where the two species meet
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  • Red and Grey squirrels?

    Why are there more grey than red squirrels in England and Wales but more red in Scotland?





    Thanks XDRed and Grey squirrels?
    red squirrels are more at risk due to environment changes than grey squirrels


    i think that the dutch elm disease didn't help their plight as it took away alot of their food source





    urban myth: grey squirrels don't kill red onesRed and Grey squirrels?
    Because the Grey were stronger than the red %26amp; attacked %26amp; killed the greys
    Ther was cullings of the grey squirrels not sure why...I think!






    Silly billy,reds eat acorns and pine nuts,not elm trees.



    The greys ( imported from U.S.A. ) are a much larger animal and prolific breeders who have taken over the habitat of the reds. They also carry a disease which kills reds but to which they are immune. They were first introduced in the south so it's just a matter of time before they populate Scotland. There is a culling programme going on in Kielder Forrest in Northumberland which, to date has effectively protected the reds.
    The red squirrel is native to Britain, the greys were introduced from America. The greys carry a virus which is often fatal to reds, so when they come into contact it is harmful for the red squirrels. Red squirrels prefer conifers, particularly pine trees, while greys are less choosy about their environment and can survive in many types of woodland. The reds cannot compete as well as the greys for food. Scotland and northern England have more pine woodland than the south, so the reds still survive there, but numbers are falling.





    Red squirrels can be found on the Isle of Wight and on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour.
    The Greys are non-native to the British Isles, the red squirrels are and the reds used to be everywhere.





    The Greys in the 20th Century were accidently released into England and they spread throughout our island, wiping out the reds as they are stronger and spread a disease which kills the reds.





    The reason why the reds are more prevalent in Scotland than elsewhere is simply because the greys havent spread there yet, but also the Grey's dislike the pine forests which are much more prevalent in Scotland than in England/Wales whereas the Red's love the pine forests and live there quite happily.

    Do you like Squirrels,the Red ones are Tasty.?

    I have a Badger bashing spoon :PDo you like Squirrels,the Red ones are Tasty.?
    The red ones do make better looking soldiers in my squirrel army.....Do you like Squirrels,the Red ones are Tasty.?
    Personally I prefer the brown ones. They're not as bitter, you know?
    Elvis used to have some great recipes for squirrel pie. He favoured greys, I believe.
    you will have more choice now because the black ones are here (FACT)
    i aint seen a red one for years the grey ones are bullies lol

    Where are white squirrels with red tails from?

    There was one in OhioWhere are white squirrels with red tails from?
    I had seen one in Minneaplis, MN while bicycling along the bike paths. It was on the far west side, near the lakes area.Where are white squirrels with red tails from?
    Sounds like a rare variant.
    the woods
    They are from Hell!!! Muhahahha!
    I heard there is one in Ohio.
    their mommy squirrel
    Peoria, Illinois, home of the white squirrel with red tail factory.
    They are not all that rare.


    Read:


    http://www.roadsideamerica.com/set/squir鈥?/a>

    How do I keep my red nose pit bull from running in the woods chasing squirrels?

    A leash or a fence. My guess is where ever you live the bylaw for pet owners is to have them on a leash, tied up or fenced in.How do I keep my red nose pit bull from running in the woods chasing squirrels?
    Get a different breed.





    Pit bulls are terriers, and terriers are prey driven dogs. Prey drive is not something that can be trained out of a dog. You can manage the behavior by keeping the dog on lead, but this is largely instinctual.How do I keep my red nose pit bull from running in the woods chasing squirrels?
    Very very very intensive training.. But Bit bulls are a rough breed. If you dont want to have him chasing off, keep him leashed im afraid =/
    You will have to walk it on a leash or keep it fenced.
    A fence? Dogs with strong prey drive like Pits need boundaries.

    Do you prefer red or grey squirrels ?

    I'm not talking about eating them but watching them !!!Do you prefer red or grey squirrels ?
    we have a family of black ones in our neighborhood- I like them best!Do you prefer red or grey squirrels ?
    The red ones, but I like to watch both!!
    Grey squirrels, but then again that's because there's an abundance of red squirrels here. I like seeing the rare/uncommon.
    i like the red ones. they are more common in ireland =]
    Oh! I like them all, but the red ones are sooooooooooo cute!!!!
    In Anglesey, North Wales the grey ones are seen as pests and a colony of reds have been introduced and are thriving. The grey ones out compete the reds and can give them squirrel pox from which they have no immunity though they believe some squirrels have developed resistance now.
    the gray squirrrels are slower and bigger and the red squirrels are really fast and they are nasty they will run after and chase a gray squirrel away.
    Red, because they were here first!!!!!!!!!
    red x3
    The grey ones killed most of the red squirrels in england . Therefore I like red more as they are rarer
    grey squirels because i like the look of them.

    Once there were English red squirrels?

    Once there were English red squirrels. Small and slender with long bushy tails. The woods and forests of England sheltered them.





    One day a few grey squirrels arrived in England. They were foreign squirrels from a far away land. Somebody brought them in ! The grey squirrels liked their new home. They, their children and their childrens children. They increased from a few to many. The grey squirrels killed the English red squirrels. How many English red squirrels did you see today?


    Once i and my kind was the majority in leicester.


    but now we are the MINORITY


    hummm.Once there were English red squirrels?
    There is where the problem lies. If we behave like squirrels and kill each other because we are a different colour/race then we have no chance.Once there were English red squirrels?
    too true





    and in the end there were very few places for the red squirrels to live and the grey squirrels were the norm ...... any anyone who ever sees a read and grey squirrel will agree that the red squirrels are more beautiful





    i lived in Birmingham for many years and the grey squirrel population is out of control.....they started in the inner city but have spread out to most of the city ....


    with no go areas for red squirrels





    with gangs of grey squirrels intimidating and attacking red squirrel males and molesting their girl friends (star city)





    but when all the red squirrels have moved away and gone to new countries..... who will support the millions of grey squirrels who do not forage for their own food but live on the handouts of the red squirrels?





    will the UK then become a third world country like the one that many of our 'grey squirrels' came from?
    That is precisely why the introduction of foreign flora and fauna into a new ecosystem is closely regulated by governments. If the laws that govern the importing of species across national borders are obeyed, all cultures benefit and everybody wins. If not, it can very well spell disaster for all involved.
    An apt analogy. The trouble is there is nothing at all that we can do about it , unless we took arms against a sea of troubles and opposing end them . That won't happen though, the indigenous British have lost their back bone. You just see how many negative answers you get and how many thumbs down I get , and you will see that the battle is lost to the liberal PC lefties.
    So these newcomers... are they systematically murdering those who were there before? Are they forcibly removing them from work? Are they robbing you on a daily basis?





    So if the vast majority work hard and are no problem then what exactly are you moaning about?





    And where is your apology for displacing the Celts? Are you going to go back to Germany or not?
    that's how it works some times. especially if you are unwilling to stand up and fight for your right to retain domination in your own country. if some one was invited into your house and began criticising the wallpaper you would soon!! show them where the door is wouldn't you. but what if your neighbours insisted that it was he's human right to demand you change your tastes nearer to he's pleasing, would that make a difference to you?? i doubt it. so why should we allow it in our own country SHOULD!! be the question on every ones lips.
    that's how it is everywhere, it can be shitty if they are not trying to fit in or (this is what i hate) don't talk your language and put up shops everywhere with there language with no English. you walk in to the stores and they are rude to you and try to rip you off. thats bad
    I live in Los Angeles. Gray squirrels were the natives, and red squirrels were introduced. Now, the gray squirrels can be seen only in the mountains :(


    Oh well. At least the hawks like the red squirrels.
    It is simply survival of the fittest and the grey squirrels proved to be the stronger ones!
    Reproduce the red squirrels.
    Why? Someone eating all your nuts?


    Are the people round your way all bigger than you?





    Because whilst it's a reasonably witty comparison, it doesn't quite follow properly.





    This is Answers. Where's your question?
    So when are you Angles and Saxons going to apologise to the Celts for pushing them to the margins of Britain?
    Your kind won't be killed. It slowly forgets how to reproduce... The nature will do the rest.
    So you've seen the light through the ' tail of two squirrels' I'm glad and long may your epiphany resonant. ;-)
    I've seen a few round Dumfries - they might have been English squirrels up from Carlisle - on holiday maybe.
    Oh I just love fried squirrel with gravy and biscuits. Yum yum, I'd like to have some now. Darn, you're making me hungry.
    That's a terrible joke...not very funny.
    well said ,its happening and those who say it isnt must be deaf %26amp; blind
    Get over your extinction mate. Take it like a man.
    I've only ever seen one in my life... and that was in Devon 15yrs ago!
    We've got them in my park.
    i didn't get it
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  • Any understanding for red squirrels dying out because of immigrant grey squirrels?

    http://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/images鈥?/a>Any understanding for red squirrels dying out because of immigrant grey squirrels?
    Almost 12,000 grey squirrels have been killed in Northumberland in an effort to save the red squirrel.





    New figures reveal that two-thirds of the county's grey population, which spread a lethal pox virus, have been culled with government backing.





    UK native red squirrels are dying out because they cannot compete against the larger grey populations.





    The RSPCA said it ';questioned'; long-term culling and hoped the animals had been killed humanely.





    The Red Squirrel Protection Partnership (RSPP), funded by environment department Defra, carried out the cull and targeted grey populations from the Scottish Borders to the River Tyne.





    In just over a year, 11,615 have been culled using ';humane pest control';, according to the group's chairman, Liberal Democrat peer Lord Redesdale.





    There are two methods of culling - poisoning with warfarin or shooting the animals after being lured into traps with hazel nuts.








    Some people believe it is impossible to control the spread of grey squirrels, but we have proved it can be done, and reasonably cheaply


    Lord Redesdale





    Lord Redesdale said: ';Once we're tipped off about the greys, we move in and set traps which are instantly effective.





    ';We can clear an area in matter of days, using staff specially trained in humane methods.





    ';Some people believe it is impossible to control the spread of grey squirrels, but we have proved it can be done, and reasonably cheaply.';





    Greys were introduced from North America in the 19th Century and have led to a reduction in reds because of their higher breeding rates.





    There are estimated to be only 140,000 red squirrels left in Britain, with over 2.5m greys.





    According to the RSPP, red and grey squirrels cannot live alongside each other, because reds cannot compete for food against the larger and more powerful greys.





    Strip bark





    Since 1930, it has been illegal in the UK to release a grey squirrel after it has been trapped, and it must be humanely killed.





    The reds have a strong-hold in Kielder Forest, but the RSPP predicts they will be extinct in Northumberland within 10 years.





    Grey squirrels are also considered a threat to woodland because they strip bark from trees.





    A spokeswoman for the RSPCA said: ';We questions whether culling is a long-term solution to this problem.





    ';But if the scheme is in coalition with Defra we would hope and expect that animal welfare is a priority and everything is being done under licence and is within the law.';





    The RSPP, which received 拢148,000 funding, is alerted to grey colonies by landowners or members of the public.





    The RSPP now plans to move on into County Durham.Any understanding for red squirrels dying out because of immigrant grey squirrels?
    Grey squirrels are larger than red squirrels. they eat more and breed more prolifically. If they get into a 'red' area they force the reds out by eating all the food and taking over.
    I have heard about this and I think it is true.





    Red/brown squirrels are usually not as flexible in food choices as grey squirrels. I think they pretty much depend on pine nuts or nuts in general like hazelnuts or walnuts.





    Whereas I saw grey squirrels eat nuts of different variety and peanuts, berries, birdhouse seeds, dog food, flowers, mushrooms etc, (even a bag of potato chips in a zoo). They just have more food choices and therefore more chances and places to live.


    Also I have heard that grey squirrels are more aggressive and have more offspring than other ones.
    Total understanding, why wouldn't I? I am 62 years old and have watched what is happening to this country for a long time now.
    I don't know anything about it but from what I learned in biology, maybe grey is dominant over red so when the grey mate with the red, it results in grey offspring
    Threats


    The main threats to the survival of the reds are the increasing number of grey squirrels, disease (squirrel poxvirus) and road traffic. Greys can feed more efficiently in broadleaved woodlands and can survive at densities of up to 8 per hectare. The density of reds is up to 1 per hectare in broadleaved woodland but can be as low as 0.1 per hectare in coniferous woodland.


    The main predators of red squirrels are birds of prey, such as goshawks and pine marten. In some urban areas, such as in Jersey, domestic cats are also a threat when squirrels go into gardens to feed.

    Red squirrels!!!!!!!!!!!?

    list the various factors that have contributed to the fall in numbers of the red squirrels and the rise in numbers of the grey squirrel ? plz help me i cant find anything !!!!!!!!Red squirrels!!!!!!!!!!!?
    I'm sure deforestation is one of them.





    I also found this online~





    Red squirrels are also known to suffer from a viral infection (parapox virus) which causes symptoms similar to those of myxomatosis in rabbits. The disease is invariably fatal and can lead to local extinctions.Red squirrels!!!!!!!!!!!?
    idk
    here are some good articles about squirrels





    Red Squirrel


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Squirre…


    (click on the blue letters for a direct connection


    and


    American Red Squirrel


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Re…


    (click on the blue letters.....there is an especially enchanting photograph of a red squirrel .... you can click on the picture and enlarge it to print it if you have a color printer....)





    Eastern Gray Squirrel


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Gra…


    and


    Western Gray Squirrel


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Gra…





    and !!!!!


    The All New Squirrel Place


    http://www.squirrels.org/index.html








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    Grey squirrels dominating territory over the red squirrels.

    Are red squirrels nocturnal?

    No. They are diurnal - active during the day.Are red squirrels nocturnal?
    Same as the more ordinary grey ones...pesty day and night!Are red squirrels nocturnal?
    What are red squirrels? They're birds? I'm assuming since this is the bird section...

    Help, i want to build a nesting box for some red squirrels in my yard?

    i want them to have babies in there, so if anyone knows a good way to build a red squirrel nesting box could they tell me how. also it doesn't have to be a box, just a house.





    thanksHelp, i want to build a nesting box for some red squirrels in my yard?
    Here are some websites with pictures, diagrams, and facts for ideas on where to start.





    http://www.accesswave.net/~pchat/squirre鈥?/a>


    http://www.redsquirrels.info/box.html





    Hope this helps! Good luck! :)

    Squirrel cage blower (old,from home heating system) has 4 wires, red, orange, brn, black. how to wire for use?

    The color code is a little bit odd.


    Sounds like a multispeed motor.


    Black is usually high speed, red is usually low speed.


    Normally a white would be neutral, but you don't mention white.


    Orange and brown may be wires for a capacitor.


    The best thing to do is look at the motor nameplate, it may be covered by the belly band mounting but should show the correct way to wire and what capacitor to use if it uses one.Squirrel cage blower (old,from home heating system) has 4 wires, red, orange, brn, black. how to wire for use?
    take ohm readings between the wires.the windings are most likely wound in parallel. one set will run it on high (most likely red and black)


    the orange and brown are to add another pole on the motor halving the speed and doubling the toque.

    We red squirrels like to worship that big yellow thing in the sky, but do you know?

    those s o d d i n g grey squirrels like to prance about a camp fire at midnight, i mean i ask you, nutty or what?We red squirrels like to worship that big yellow thing in the sky, but do you know?
    That's not nice. We grey squirrels don't go around calling you names, do we? Why can't all of us rodents live together in peaceful coexistence?We red squirrels like to worship that big yellow thing in the sky, but do you know?
    right off their rockers they are!


    total ';nut'; cases!


    (ok that wasnt funny, but I couldnt help myself!
    Don't be silly. Squirrels don't have camp fires, we have acorns.
    Prancing about a campfire is usually done by nocturnal flying squirrels, while grays are safely in their drays. Those wretched gray squirrels are completely diurnal and spend their entire day repeatedly stealing from one another. I've seen one bury a peanut, only to have it dug up by a second gray, who reburied it a short distance away. Then a third gray squirrel dug up the same peanut and buried it a third time. Gray squirrels are practicing communists, because there's no private ownership. The stored food resources belong to all equally.





    Red squirrels are proper Capitalists. Each owns his own midden of stored winter food and none will tolerate the presence of another inside his territory. (Females allow male visitors in their territory for two days, once a year.) Unfortunately, the thieving grays frequently help themselves to a thrifty red's stash and that's why it's always prudent for a smart red little squirrel to have a few human friends to help them survive the winter.
    i prefer smart blondes who worship the creator of the sun!!
    Well, those grey squirrels better get used to the heat, if you know what I mean, ha ha ha. But then again, so should you. Everyone knows that it's the *flying* squirrels, the ones who worship the trees, who have found the true path to salvation.
    Squirrels rule! Especially the bad ones!
    quit misrepresenting your gray furred fellow squirrels. all squirrels are diurnal so do not prance about at night and you know it. don't be a bigot against gray squirrels. all squirrels are the same under the fur. The Great Bushy Tailed One in the Eternal Oak Tree loves all squirrels equally.
    What makes You think that 'Big Yellow Thing in The Sky' is Yours? We saw it first. It is Ours.
    Squirrels know they are God's creatures. They don't practice paganism.
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  • Geography homework - red squirrels?

    where can red squirrels still be found in the UK?





    decrible the habitat of the red squirrels?





    how and when did the north american GREY squirrel arrive in the UK?





    how is the red squirrel threatend by the grey?





    what action can humans take to protect the red squirrel in the uk?Geography homework - red squirrels?
    cumbria and Isle of WightGeography homework - red squirrels?
    1. Isle of Wight,Isolated parts of England and Wales, Scotland (75%of total population)





    2. Pine Forests (the greys prefer deciduous woodland)





    3. The late 1800's





    4. Squirrel pox which the grey carries plus competition, the red feeds almost exclusively on pine seeds nuts and bark whereas the grey is better at exploiting a wider sourse of foods. It doesnt help that the red prefers to wait for seeds and nuts to mature but the grey will eat them when they're barely ripened.





    5. The only way is to get rid of the grey squirrels completely (which is why we have notices at all of the forest parks for sightings of greys ~ so that the rangers can go get them) Failing that the only safe place for them is going to be islands like Arran where they can be isolated.
    to answer just a couple of your questions.


    Greys are both more agressive than the native Reds so compete fro food, but they are also immune to and carry squirrel pox, which is devastating to Reds.





    Protecting Reds means preventing Greys from encroaching on the remaining range of the Reds, in essence KILL THEM, KILL THEM ALL and where they are threatening the few remaining areas where reds survive there are some active programes to shoot or trap the blighters





    The references below will also answer some of your other questions
    1 south wales


    2 leafy woods sound in some parts of wales


    3 the Grey eats more food, and competes for food


    4 provide more good habitat, and limit the pop. of the Grey
    I saw loads of them at Center Parcs in Whinfell in Lake District, They even have a ranger whos sole purpose is to hunt down grey squirrels, I think he even wears army style face paint for when he hunts them down :)
    The Isle of Wight


    Crosby, Lancashire


    The Lake District


    Scotland


    Anglesey


    Denbigh %26amp; Gwynedd (North Wales)


    Now do the rest of your homework yourself.
    Red squirrels can be found in pine forests near Crosby. now, go to Wiki.

    What kind of squirrels do you get in england?? red squirrels?

    I'm in Northern Ireland, which is still part of Britain, and we have mainly red squirrels, although the greys are a bit of a problem! And, yeah, they are really tame (reds, though, in my case!).What kind of squirrels do you get in england?? red squirrels?
    In Ireland greys and red, greys outnumber reds about 10 - 1What kind of squirrels do you get in england?? red squirrels?
    Lovely pics Neil. Sorry to be picky Green Mo but it is Sciurus. Interestingly black forms of the Grey Squirrel have been known in Britain for almost a century but just recently have started to spread to the point where in parts of Hertfordshire they are commoner than the normal grey form.
    red and grey although red are very rare
    The Red Squirrel is the natural British species, however they have been pushed out of most of their habitat by the Imported American Grey squirrel.





    American Grey's do not attack British Red's but are better at harvesting food (typically American) and are immune to a squirrel pox virus which they spread amongst the reds and which is fatal to the Reds.





    There are a few outposts of Reds in Scotland, the Merseyside coast, and in the south of England, but these are under threat from Grey's. The British Red Squirrel could be extinct in a few years if this situation continues.
    Red ones are really rare here because when the grey ones got brought over from america they took over! lol


    We have a ton of grey ones though, and most of them are pretty tame, some have sat on my shoulder before!
    Squirus carolinensis - Grey Squirrel, introduced to the UK from the USA in the 1940's. Largely overtaken the territory of the red squirrels as it has a broader dietary base and is more adaptable.





    Squirus Vulgaris - Red Squirrel, now mainly only present in reserves like Formby, Merseyside and parts of Scotland.
    Red, Grey and White -


    http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/3868757.鈥?/a>
    Both in Scotland! but the grey ones are having a tough time competing with red interlopers .

    Aren't grey squirrels just elderly red squirrels?

    Or is it just me? Sure explains why they're always grumpy.Aren't grey squirrels just elderly red squirrels?
    The gray squirrel is similar in appearance to the fox squirrel but is slightly smaller and lacks the reddish-orange coloration. The head, back, and sides are gray with a brownish tint. The tail is bushy with hairs being buffy at the base, black in the middle, and white at the ends. The fur on gray squirrels can fade during winter months and therefore may appear more reddish in color during these times.








    black squirrel towns is civil and downright cooperative, compared to the heated fracas between White Squirrel Towns. Black squirrels can be found in many areas mixed with other squirrels, but only a few towns practice Black Squirrel boosterism. Three municipalities at one time aggressively boasted pure black squirrel populations, but the number has shrunk to two (other areas have black squirrels, they're just not actively promoted by the towns, universities, etc. they inhabit).


    Council Bluffs, IA, has had black squirrels since at least the 1840s. It also has other things to brag about besides squirrels. It lacks the fanatical eugenics policies of the white squirrel towns; we were concerned its black squirrel population was slowly disappearing through miscegenation. Citizens tell us otherwise, claiming the black squirrel population is exploding, and, in an unholy alliance with red squirrels, are spreading from their old downtown scampering grounds to all parts of the city.





    Red Squirrels have a typical head to body length of 19 to 23 cm, a tail length of 15 to 20 cm and a mass of 250 to 340 g. They are not sexually dimorphic as males and females are the same size. The Red Squirrel is slightly smaller than the Eastern Grey Squirrel which has a head to body length of 25 to 30 cm and weighs between 400 and 800 g. It is thought that the long tail helps the squirrel to balance and steer when jumping from tree to tree and running along branches and may keep the animal warm during sleep.





    Marysville, KS, bills itself as Home of the Black Squirrels and it deserves to. The town has named the black squirrel its official mascot, and holds an annual Black Squirrel Celebration. In 1987, the ';Black Squirrel Song'; became Marysville's official anthem





    so there you have it we have, red, grey, black,white,Aren't grey squirrels just elderly red squirrels?
    Down here in So. Florida a grey squirrel is any available woman over 65!
    Nope, red and grey squirrels are different. In Britain, at least, grey are a lot more common. Red squirrels are a protected species but grey aren't.
    they age gracefully
    no,they're not.


    but, have you seen the black squirrel. very true
    grey squirrels are evil bad nasty smelly american squirrels which should be got rid off. Red squirrels are nice english ones which are sadly in decline. Isle of wight, brownsea and anglesey and a few mainland pockets of resistance is the only place you'll see these creatures.
    No, they're a shite import from America just like MacDonalds !
    Yes they are just elderly Red Squirrels that is why the red ones taste so much better. The flesh is more tender and sweeter in the red variety although you can make a very nice stew from the grey ones.





    Kids just love it when you tell them what it is they are eating, it makes meal times so much fun for all the family.








    Follow the link provided for some great Red Squirrel recipes...a few Grey Squirrel recipes too.

    How have red squirrels adapted to living in sand dunes? x?

    its for geography =How have red squirrels adapted to living in sand dunes? x?
    |Formby Dunes near Liverpool, is one of the last remaining red squirrel strongholds in Britain. The Dunes, an area of sand dune forested with Scotch Pine trees, backs on to the Irish Sea. Particularly in winter and early morning or late evening the squirrels will approach close to you , especially if you are prepared to keep still or make no sudden movements. Notice the long hair tufts on the ears of males in Summer.


    Red squirrels do not hibernate. They seek shelter in dreys, round structures, the size of a football, made of twigs,leaves and moss. Mating occurs in winter. Five weeks later between 3 to 8 blind and naked babies are born. These remain with their parents for only 10 weeks, after which the young squirrels lead independent lives.





    http://uk.wrs.yahoo.com/_ylt=A1f4cft8KL1鈥?/a>How have red squirrels adapted to living in sand dunes? x?
    I didn't know red squirels lived in sand dunes. we have some red squirels on the island near where I live and they don't live in sand dunes,,, can't be ture for all of them.

    Could a Red Ryder bb gun(new model) kill a squirrel?

    please no save the animals answers these are bloody vermin that are annoying meCould a Red Ryder bb gun(new model) kill a squirrel?
    C_F_45 nailed it. The Red Ryder is not intended to be used for hunting. It just doesn't have the energy. Squirrels take 3 ft-lbs of impact energy. The Red Ryder doesn't generate this at the muzzle, much less at the 20-30 yards you'd need for hunting.





    If you want an affordable pellet gun that can be used to kill squirrels, take a look at the Crosman 2100 (which should have enough energy to kill squirrels to 25-30 yards) or the Daisy 880 (which should have enough energy to kill squirrels to 20-25 yards).





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    Or just use the Daisy 901 you have. That's as powerful as the Daisy 880.Could a Red Ryder bb gun(new model) kill a squirrel?
    you did my bidding, TROLL! HAHAHAHAHAHA! freak, you ran off to your mothership yahoo's little skirt chasing muncher! gets you away from 'mothers' special time eh?

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    As others have pointed out, the Red Ryder is not designed to provide humane one-shot kills. It is not a toy. A very precise or very lucky shot could kill, so you certainly should always observe all rules of gun safety with it, including ';Never point your weapon at anything you don't intend to kill.'; But in general, shooting birds or animals with a kid's BB gun just amounts to ';harassing wildlife';, which is against the law just about everywhere.





    I'm guessing (and I freely admit this is only a guess) that you have not researched the hunting regulations in your jurisdiction. Before you kill another thing, do so! If you are in the United States, your Department of Natural Resources probably has a very helpful website. There will be hunting seasons and license fees, and quite possibly minimum firepower requirements.





    I own a Red Ryder myself. It's great for practicing in the basement, but please, grow up! It's not a hunting weapon.
    Radar thingy = Chronograph





    Daisy Red Ryder - specs - reviews - info


    http://www.pyramydair.com/p/daisy-red-ry鈥?/a>


    Daisy ';claims'; 350fps





    Muzzle energy


    350fps with 5.1gr Crosman Copperhead BBs = 1.39fpe





    It takes 3.0fpe at impact, with a good hunting pellet and perfect head shot to make a clean, humane kill on a squirrel.





    The Daisy Red Ryder is for shooting targets at close range, not small game hunting.





    You could use it to go on a backyard safari(AKA bugbusting)


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    Your Daisy Powerline 901 will work just fine on squirrel, so long as you keep the range reasonable close, and you can make the shot(head)...
    No. your red ryder does not have enough power, it would do little more than make the squirrel jump and maybe cause a welt. In order to effectively kill a squirrel you would need a bb or preferably pellet gun that shot around 750 fps and that is using a pellet with good expansion and a head shot.
    No way except as a fluke. I doubt it would kill a squirrel with a Red Ryder if you were standing on it's tail.


    If you aren't going to eat it or use it, please don't kill it. It's bad for your Karma.
    No a Red Ryder can not be depended on to humanely kill a squirrel


    There just isn't enough power there





    And don't blame parenthelp1 Bucket


    I reported you
    yes but you will have to shoot it 1 to 10 times if you hit it right
    Yes, but you would be better off using a real gun. Ruger 10/22 is a good choice.

    Red Squirrels are going crazy on the I.O.W. Have you seen them?

    How wonderful is that baby?Red Squirrels are going crazy on the I.O.W. Have you seen them?
    Im sorry I dont know what the I.O.W is, oh I know the Isle of Wight, just never heard it abbreviated to that, you got any links?





    Haha Dream on, nice linkRed Squirrels are going crazy on the I.O.W. Have you seen them?
    You'r lucky, all ours are grey!
    I'm not sure if this is what you were referring to





    http://newsbiscuit.com/article/red-squir鈥?/a>





    but if it is - good for the squirrels! :)
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  • Red Ryder with pellets suitable for squirrels?

    Just curious.Red Ryder with pellets suitable for squirrels?
    It isn't a Red Ryder if it can shoot pellets. They never upgraded it.


    Besides that, squirrels can't shoot any gun, so it isn't suitable for them. I'm going to go out on a limb and guess you aren't suitable for the Red Ryder or any other bb or pellet gun.Red Ryder with pellets suitable for squirrels?
    no, i would use probably another pellet gun. you can really use any thing from a shotgun, to what i use, a .22. you could probably also use a .17.
    Nope. Red Ryder is a BB gun not a pellet gun. For squirrls, get a pellet gun that shoots 750+ fps. Also get the master point or the gamo pellets.





    Your going to hurt the poor thing. If you wanna kill it do it quickly with a pellet.
    If there's a Red Ryder that'll shoot anything besides bb's, I've yet to see one. The Red Ryder isn't powerful enough for humane hunting use. It's mainly intended for plinking at cans and such. Shooting a squirrel likely would only injure the critter, eventually causing it a long, and miserably painful death from infection or internal bleeding. If you want to hunt squirrels with an air rifle, you need a substantially more powerful one in .20 or .22 caliber.





    By the way, MANY states permit hunting of regulated small game with an airgun (and for such, a hunting liscense is usually necessary). In my city, squirrel may be legally taken INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS as long as an airgun is used.


    Check those facts, folks!
    The last Red Ryder I saw only shot BBs, and I don't think it had enough power to kill a squirrel.
    if ya close enuff and get a good head shot
    HOLY CRAP! They make a Red Ryder that shoots pellets now???


    I had a Red Ryder BB gun when I was a young teenager, it didn't have enough velocity to pierce a soda can, keep in mind at that time, soda cans were made out of metal, not aluminum foil like they are now.


    If the new ones have the same anemic FPS the old ones did, then no way will it kill a squirrel.
    if you want to kill them NO if you want to scare the **** out of them then yes
    No, it just shoots way to slow. Also the Red Ryder only shoots BB's. There are a LOT of air guns that would be suitable for squirrels but this is not one of them.
    If you are talking about the lever action spring air bb gun that loads bbs by twisting the muzzle to open a small opening, it won't shoot pellets.





    Even if it did shoot pellets, it would not be suitable for shooting squirrels. IIRC it only produces something like 300 fps at the muzzle.





    Added to the unsuitability, no state permits hunting of regulated game animals with an airgun.





    Doc
    Red ryder is a BB gun.. doesnt have a breach for a pellet....





    I would suggest a Daisy 880...





    Pump it 10 times and let er rip... i killed many a squirrell and rabbit back when i was a young'n
    How would you get a pellet in a Red Ryder? Mine has a opening in the end of the barrel that you pour BB's into by the hundreds and they gravity feed to the breech. Mine is the ';you'll shoot your eye out'; model saddle ring lever action.
    contact 1 of your local game wardens %26amp; tell him/her, what you have %26amp; see what they say.


    to get your answer, you will have to wait till they quit laughing
    NO..Especially since the Red Ryder is a BB gun only!
    Red Ryder guns when I was a kid only shot bbs.Are they making them now to shoot pellets?I have had a red ryder rifle since 1986 it's made to shoot cans.Shooting animals with it is cruel its to weak.
    Please explain EXACTLY how you load pellets into a BB only Red Ryder.





    I would love to see the customizations made in order for you to achieve that.





    The only thing that Red Ryder Range Model 200 shot BB gun (with a compass in the stock and a thing that tells time) is made for is shooting ';Black Bart'; at Christmas time.





    If you try to shoot a squirrel with it, he is just merely going to look at you, then take the silly thing away from you and beat your asss with it.
    ................? how many feet per second does the red ryder shoot?

    I have a home with a red tile roof. the large oval kind. The squirrels are going under the tile & eating thru?

    I don't know how to stop them. This a 3 story so going on the roof is difficult. I have several holes that have already leaked into the drywall HELP!!!!!!!!!!I have a home with a red tile roof. the large oval kind. The squirrels are going under the tile %26amp; eating thru?
    Hire a contractor to come out and put in some very thick metal/steel screening in.This will keep the squirrels out and allow proper ventilation through the roof.

    Red squirrels?

    how many red squirrels are there left in the uk??Red squirrels?
    Not sure how many. Its a struggle to keep them from being over run by the b*stard grey. Doing my bit trapping and shooting every grey. Approx 110 this year.Red squirrels?
    Try this link





    www.redsquirrels.info/main.html
    roughly about 140,000 in the uk
    i dunno :S but they cuuuute! xD
    basically, not many
    were almost extinct but numbers are on the rise again

    Saturday, January 16, 2010

    Eastern grey squirrels outnumber red squirrels by about a factor of.. in Great Britain?

    sorry I don't know , but I have found an interesting article for you about black squirrels endangering your red ones in Great Britain.

    Are grey squirrels in England turning red?

    Were American greys always a bit brown?


    Is a recessive red squirrel gene manifesting itself?


    Are greys developing the ';ginger gene'; to deal with the British climate?


    Are the environmental conditions that gave rise to the red squirrel in the first place causing the grey to evolve into red?


    Are my observations false and grey squirrels don't look red at all?Are grey squirrels in England turning red?
    Fur colour in mammals is a minor characteristic when determining species. Many mammals change fur colours in response to environmental pressures, so it quite possible that grey squirrels may develop different colouration in different environments.Are grey squirrels in England turning red?
    i have to questions for you: why do you know this. and of coarse. WHY DO YOU CARE!?!?!?!?!??!?!

    How rare are red squirrels? Mum just moved and there are 2 right outside in the tree..are they more common?

    than I thought!??How rare are red squirrels? Mum just moved and there are 2 right outside in the tree..are they more common?
    they are probably more common than you think but there are not so many of them as there are grey squirrels. You are very lucky to see them as they are much nicer than the grey ones I thinkHow rare are red squirrels? Mum just moved and there are 2 right outside in the tree..are they more common?
    I am from Mississippi originally and I now live in Tennessee. Here the red squirrels are fairly common. You don't see as many red/fox squirrels as you do the gray squirrels, but they are plentiful none the less. A friend of mine lived in San Francisco for a while and they have black squirrels there. That was weird.
    The red squirrels are common, they are really pests, your mom will want to get rid of them. The squirrels love to destroy and nest. My parents have them at their lake home and those red things tear apart anything they can in the shed, they have eaten through many items of theirs in the garage. The answer is a .22
    Unless you're on Brownsea Island, Poole, they are not red!
    if you are in Scotland, then no they are not rare... if you are in UK, then they are gradually coming back after the American grey ones scared them away......
    if they are red ones well done give them food and hope 4 more
    I've seen a red squirrel once while I was in Michigan with my folks, but when I lived in L.A. I saw a few fox squirrels as well as rock/ground squirrels. In new york they have several gray squirrels.








    All 4 are pretty common, it just depends on where you live. Like right now I live in Nevada, no squirrels but I have seen some ground chipmunks, rabbits and quils.





    They're pretty cute.
    No - they are pretty rare - depends on where you live though.
    Lucky you! A lot of people in Britain never get to see red squirrels. There are quite a few in Scotland, and there is also a buffer population on the island of Anglesea in Wales.





    Hertfordshire has black ones!





    I also live near here : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/鈥?/a>
    It completely depends on where you live. In many European countries, it is no longer found, due to the introduction of the grey squirrel.





    In North America, e-nature.com says: ';Endangered Status - The Mount Graham Red Squirrel, a subspecies of the Red Squirrel, is on the U.S. Endangered Species List. It is classified as endangered in Arizona, where it lives only in high-elevation spruce and fir forests in the Pinaleno (Graham) Mountains. This squirrel has declined over a century's time because of the encroachment of human activities into its environment, mainly in the form of logging and recreational development. It is also possible that the introduction of Abert's Squirrels into the region has had an affect, as the two squirrel types would have to compete for the same resources.';





    It also lists its range as being throughout much of Alaska and Canada; in U.S., south through Rocky Mountain states; in East, south to Iowa, n Illinois, n Indiana, n Ohio, n Virginia, and through Alleghenies.





    I remember when I lived in an apartment in Golden Valley, MN, there were Red Squirrels in the big pine tree next to my deck. I loved watching them, as they were so fiesty! They would bully the grey squirrels and chase the birds. They would hang on the tree trunk and scold anything and anyone that came too close.
    Heard a few years back hey are more common in Surrey





    We even had an albino pure white one in Eastbourne, til some dog owner let their dog eat it.... Everyone in the whole of Sussex kicked off about that!





    I got video footage of him too! Real cute!
    UK red Squirrels are completely different things to the US Red Squirrels!


    In the UK the red ones are the locals %26amp; the grey squirrels - being more numerous %26amp; aggressive - have made them scarce.


    There are small communities of them around the UK but your mum is really lucky (if you ARE in the UK!). They are far less destructive than their grey cousins %26amp; much shyer %26amp; prettier!
    back in Scotland where I was born %26amp; grew up red squirrels were %26amp; still are plentiful, but sadly their numbers are in decline. In England the grey squirrel is more abundant, since it was introduced from America it actually spreads disease to the red squirrel which is fatal to it, the grey which is larger than the red will chase the red away %26amp; take over the territory.


    there are conservation projects going on throughout England to try %26amp; save the red %26amp; introduce them into new areas.
    very rare
    There are only red squirrels on the Isle of Wight,they are protected from grey ones.We saw one at a hide on a nature reserve,so cute!Very tame too,he hung upside down on bird feeders!Enjoy.
    Red Squrils can be found on the Isle of Wight which is in England or in some pine forests of Scotland, also I belive in some parts of Kent. Hope this helps.
    there are no more red squireels in britain. If you really have 2, you could sell them for a fortune
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  • How do I stop squirrels from eating my Dwarf Japanese red maple?.?

    I use a Daisy .177 caliber pellet rifle. One well placed shot usually does it. Afterall, squirrels are nothing more than rodents disguised as cute forest creatures.How do I stop squirrels from eating my Dwarf Japanese red maple?.?
    Hi I had the same problem with squirrels they sure can be pests! I bought this book by Jerry Baker who has all these organic concoctions for different things and they all work really well! And you don't have to ever use any poisons! Here is the one I used for squirrels that works and don't worry this formula will not hurt your trees or bushes or plants. OK here ya go. It takes a bit of work but is well worth it, at least to me. ingredients: 3 tbsp. of cayenne pepper


    1 tbsp. of tabasco sause


    1 tbsp. of ammonia


    1 tbsp. of any shampoo


    2 cups of hot water


    Mix the cayenne pepper with the hot water in a bottle or container with a lid on it, and shake it well. Let it sit overnight or at least 5 hours. Then pour off the liquid into another container without disturbing the sentament at the bottom. Mix the liquid with the other ingredents into a hand held sprayer. Spray your maple with this until it is running off one spray will last a couple days. The squeirrels will freak and after a few times of getting this hot stuff in their mouths will leave your tree alone! I spray mine at least once a day when there is a new batch of squirrels in the spring. After a few times they learn to stay away. You can find out more about Jerry Bakers garden solutions on his web site and where to get his books. I am glad I bought this one on garden solutions it has helped me with a lot of garden pests and saved me money! Just google jerrybaker.comHow do I stop squirrels from eating my Dwarf Japanese red maple?.?
    BB GUN HAVE FUN
    We had a pecan tree in our back yards for years and the squirrels would always eat them. So, my dad shoot them with a pellet gun. Not, too powerful. Then he would dig a hole and bury 'em. -Kaylin
    put a large ring of blood meal in the soil around your tree. squirrels can't stand the smell and it's a natural organic fertilizer so it won't hurt the tree. (bon't mix up with bone meal, squirrels could care less about that.) you can buy it at any store that sells fertilizer
    Shoot the squirrel. If don't own a gun call a neighbor that may have one. If in a city well you could poison the squirrel. Just don't eat it afterwards.

    Jehovah's Witnesses, Red Squirrels, Gray Squirrels, or Black Squirrels?

    Black squirrels are cool !!! Very friendly, very large.Jehovah's Witnesses, Red Squirrels, Gray Squirrels, or Black Squirrels?
    What is the question?





    Favorite color of squirrel or which squirrel has the right religion?Jehovah's Witnesses, Red Squirrels, Gray Squirrels, or Black Squirrels?
    Locally, grays and reds with grays being predominant.
    Reds every time.
    They're just squirrley.
    Depends.





    Which ones taste best?
    Where's the subject and verb?

    Can red squirrels mate with grey ones?

    American red squirrels and Eurasian red squirrels (such as those found in the UK) are differerent species to the American eastern grey squirrels, and therefore would certainly not mate naturally and if forced to mate, the offspring would be sterile, if produced at all.





    The reds are not dying out in the UK do to direct attacks from the greys; rather they are out-competed for resources and they are very susceptible to a virus carried by the greys called parapoxvirus.





    Red squirrels do seem to be stabilising in some areas of the UK now, as deep within forestry evergreen plantations conditions are much less suitable for greys and the reds can remain relatively undisturbed.Can red squirrels mate with grey ones?
    No red squirrels like to be wooed with flowers kenny Gee and long romantic walks where grey squirels are more your wham bam thank you mam ,they don't even hang out in the same barsCan red squirrels mate with grey ones?
    ye ovbiously its like sayin can a man mate with a different woman with a different hair colour or skin
    That's where all the taupe squirrels come from.
    same has humans
    I don't know for sure, but if they really are separate species, they can try all they want and there will be no viable offspring. Or the offspring will be infertile, like donkey + horse = mule. Mules are infertile.
    I doubt it..there would probably be some rivalry between the classes. I saw one today in a field of wild rabbits which had all colours.
    No no no no no red squirrels are dying out because grey ones are eating them! need I say more?
    No this would only happen in extreme cases as the Red Squirrel(Sciurus vulgaris)and the Grey Squirrel(Sciuris carolinensis) don't like each other.?The grey would only have Murder in mind.!
    No, the grey ones kill the red ones.
    Why hot the only difference is colour.
    I guess so .... it just depends on the dominant gene which colour the babies turn up as .... if they had babies.
    yes they can thats why the red squirrel is dying out because the american grey squirrel are doing them to death
    they should be able to mate because they are not a different species they are different types of the same animal - their chromosomes should be similar enough to make a healthy embryo.
    yes, their chromosomes are of the same #


    it's as possible as diff. dog and cat breeds

    Will red pepper flakes in bird seed keep squirrels away?

    The squirrels have twice emptied my ';squirrel proof'; feeders. I heard you can mix a couple tablespoons of red pepper flakes in and the squirrels will stay away. I don't want to harm the birds though. I have chickadees, cardinals and blue jays that come to feed. Any thoughts?Will red pepper flakes in bird seed keep squirrels away?
    No, this will not work. I have dumped old parrot food outside before with red hot pepper pieces(dried) and the squirrels ate around it. Get yourself to ';Wild Birds Unlimited'; My squirrel proof feeder from there is at least 13 years old. You won't be disappointed. Try putting out some hard ears of corn for the squirrels.

    Red or white wine, with squirrel meat?

    red for sure





    we had that the other night








    yum








    *blink blink*Red or white wine, with squirrel meat?
    if you are seriously eating squirrel, then the only appropriate wine is Richard's Wild Irish Rose





    it is the perfect accompaniment to possum and raccoon too





    then i'd recommend some Boone's Farm as an after-dinner wineRed or white wine, with squirrel meat?
    Squirrel meat = red meat


    red meat = red wine





    answer = red wine
    Depends on if you shot the squirrel with a pellet gun or accidentally caught it in a rat trap.
    be on the safe side pick a good chardonay it goes with red or white meat, not sweet, not dry. how can you go wrong its squirret meat. EEEEDOGGIES
    i would go with white, because i personally think squirrel meat is a little bit dry and i would like to sweeten it up!
    Any Redneck beer will do (use the squirrel gun barrel for a straw).
    definitely red
    Beaujolais for me, thank you.
    RED! I'd go with either a Merlot or a nice Shiraz
    something with a screw on cap.

    What can I use from home to kept squirrels out of potted plants.?Tried red pepper?

    Squirrels dig in pots even though no plants are there.Need to do something b4 flowers are planted.prefer not to buy anything expensive.What can I use from home to kept squirrels out of potted plants.?Tried red pepper?
    An inexpensive treatment is placing mothballs in your containers -- you can get them inexpensively from a dollar store.





    You can also place river rocks or attractive stones on top of the soil after planting, to discourage squirrels from digging...also at the dollar stores.





    Make a solution with hot spices--peppers, Old Bay, a drop of oil to help the solution adhere to plant leaves; you'll have to re-apply, particularly if it rains.





    I recommend deer-off, but it is pricey.





    As mentioned, you should get good results with the chicken wire if placed securely in your containers.





    Just a note, we have several squirrels that we enjoy watching . If you are an animal or nature lover, I wouldn't recommend trapping and re-locating for squirrels. Placed in a new location, they usually die, due to either a lack of food or competition from other squirrels.What can I use from home to kept squirrels out of potted plants.?Tried red pepper?
    We had this problem with chipmunks, I could never start sunflowers without them invading them at all stages and locations. Pepper didn't work for me either. We finally ended up buying an appropriate sized Hav-a-Hart trap (catches them without injury) and relocated them to a sheltered, wooded area with a similar fallen log and sufficient food sources. Restrictions may apply in different states but might be worth looking into. Another kinda nutty idea to deter critters is to ';mark'; the surrounding area with urine (a la ';Never Cry Wolf';), you can buy powdered fox urine, or use your own. Definitely not for the faint of heart but when you're desperate.........





    Good luck!
    get chicken wire and cut circles the same size as the pots and just put them in, when the flowers are put in cut to let them through or if from seed they will grow through. squirrels are pretty stubborn little guys but i dont advocate killing them
    Call the United Wildlife's squirrel pest-control. 1-888-488-1415. Then they should be able to help you with your problem.
    A Cat ! : as long as the cat hasn't been de-clawed and made docile - a cat will get rid of the squirrels for you.
    grind up glass and put it into squash or pumpkin. squirrels will be gone w/in a few weeks.
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  • You know of the talk to cull grey squirrels because they are slowly getting rid of our red squirrels...?

    .....well why don't we just eat them? Do they taste nice?





    I'm just wondering because meat is so expensive at the moment and grey squirrels are in abundance after all!You know of the talk to cull grey squirrels because they are slowly getting rid of our red squirrels...?
    squirrel is bloody lovely,the meat is so tender and juicyYou know of the talk to cull grey squirrels because they are slowly getting rid of our red squirrels...?
    i think to eat squirrels they'd have to be bred for killing which wouldnt affect the numbers of wild grey squirrels. its a good idea though!
    Its the new black ones you should watch out for....





    there bitter and they mean war..

    Give me enough information to fill up an entire page about red-backed squirrel monkey: mostly about how...?

    they got endangered and how we can help as an.. ermmmm lets say first grader.


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    -meeeeeGive me enough information to fill up an entire page about red-backed squirrel monkey: mostly about how...?
    Couldn't you just go to the library or wikipedia?

    How long have Red squirrels been in Britian?

    Red squirrels were one of the last animals to colonise Britain before Britain moved away from mainland Europe (France). And that was a very long time ago (sorry not sure when), but to sum up Red squirrels have been here a long time! (much longer than those Greyuns)

    How are red squirrels different from grey squirrels what facts can you find out about them?

    topic.How are red squirrels different from grey squirrels what facts can you find out about them?
    Hi,





    Red squirrels are native to Europe and in some places are very rare. I live in an area where they survive ok.





    The Grey squirrel (or American tree rats as they are known here) were imported to England in the late 19th century by people who had too much money and thought they would look nice with the then popular red squirrel on their large estates.





    The Tree rats are much bigger, than the reds, they eat all available food, starving the reds, they carry a deadly disease called squirrel pox, which does not harms the greys, but wipes out whole populations of the poor red squirrel.





    Another fact is, where I live they are shot on site. They are then cooked and sold to the American tourist that flock to this area.How are red squirrels different from grey squirrels what facts can you find out about them?
    Their colours are the easiest way of identifying them. Red squirrels are native to european countries however the grey squirrel came over to the UK from america and because of competition for food, shelter, mates and so the red squirrels don't ahve as many numbers as they used to because of the greys coming into an ecosystem that can't support both

    What is the issue of red and grey squirrels?

    Hi all, im doing a graphics project about red and grey squirrels, and i currently know almost zilch about them. I was wondering if anyone knew any information about why Grey squirrels are considered to be the bad species, and what it is that they do to red squirrels to make them ';evil';. A link to an informative site would be helpful. Thankyou :)What is the issue of red and grey squirrels?
    From my experience I have found that the red squirrel is more aggressive and will drive gray squirrels out of an area. They are smaller in size and are more timid than the gray squirrels. The red squirrel will live in hollows of trees and even in people's attics. Gray squirrels will make a nest either in a tree hollow or in the branches of a tree. I hope this helps.What is the issue of red and grey squirrels?
    I believe that red squirrels were native to America. Some lady brought over grey squirrels, and many of the red squirrels were killed off. Supposedly, the red squirrels were a lot more docile, and the grey squirrels were more aggressive. This is one of the reasons you can't bring plants or animals into foreign countries without quarintining them.
    I don't know much except that the red ones live mostly in really wooded areas and are not in the ';town'; areas. As far as the gray ones that live near me they are evil because they get in my garbage all the time, carry around food and leave it on the window sils and they try to get in my attic.





    Sorry I couldn't be much more help but try google and the encyclepedia.
    Grey squirrels came from America I think and the native red squirrels are being took over because the Grey squirrels take all of there food Research has shown that the answer may lie in the way each species uses the food available to them. It has already been mentioned that grey squirrels put on a lot more body fat than red squirrels which gives them a better chance of surviving. The larger, more robust grey wins in the competition for food and space and it is now widespread in England and Wales. It is more adaptable than the red squirrel and lives happily in hedgerow trees, parks and gardens as well as large woods and forests.

    Red and grey squirrel questions?

    How did the grey squirrel spread over time? What has happened to the population of red squirrels? Where are red squirrels still found today? List the Various Factors that have contributed to the fall in numbers of the red squirrel and the rise in numbers of the grey squirrel?Red and grey squirrel questions?
    In the UK, the introduced grey squirrel is outcompeting the red squirrel so that now red squirrels are found only in the north of England, in Scotland, and on the Isle of Wight.
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  • Can black squirrels mate with red squirrels?

    Hmm since they are both squirrles. yeah.Can black squirrels mate with red squirrels?
    Yes. Just like cats, dogs, horses, cows, pigs, mice, rabbits, ferrets, and people, color means nothing.Can black squirrels mate with red squirrels?
    Can white people have intercourse with black people?





    that would be a YES!





    They might look burgandy!?
    yes they are able to

    Where can you find a feeder to feed red squirrels? Ta?

    Where do you live? Red squirrels are quite a rarity now aren't they?





    Be careful, you don't want to encourage the grey ones, get them in your loft and you'll have to get the pest people in.Where can you find a feeder to feed red squirrels? Ta?
    i use a bird feeder filled with sun flower seeds they love itWhere can you find a feeder to feed red squirrels? Ta?
    The R.S.P. B. sell both feeders for birds and squirrels,if you do live in Scotland try your nearest branch of Dobbies garden centres they have a good selection.
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    Why do Eurasian red squirrels have ear tufts?

    Is it for warmth, communication or something else?Why do Eurasian red squirrels have ear tufts?
    This species of squirrel has larger ear tufts that other squirrels... There are two identified functions for these ear tufts: Firstly, they grow thicker and more prominent in the winter, which suggests that the primary function is to keep the ears warm, and help circulation of blood in a thin organ such as the ear.


    Secondly, not only squirrels, but also for instance owls, use ear tufts for intimidation: To appear larger and more frightening to possible predators.





    The last, and less certain function of these ear tufts, is camouflage. Animals who live mainly in trees, sometimes display excess hair on different parts of their bodies, to look like a piece of broken branch, when sitting still.Why do Eurasian red squirrels have ear tufts?
    The ear tufts serve a purpose just like their bushy tails when spread over their heads to keep cool also helps them to keep balance when jumping from branch to branch.
    That's just the way they've evolved over the past thousands of years. I'm not sure if they have a use, what I could think of is a usage in recognition of members of a similar species. That would enable partners to know whom to mate with. They could just not have a use but have caused no trouble so they've always kept them.
    To stop rain getting into their inner ear canal, honestly!

    What is the satus for american red squirrels?

    i need help its a gradeWhat is the satus for american red squirrels?
    American Red squirrels need to have an eye kept on them to ensure that they are still thriving in the wild.

    Was the Squirrel who was in Detroit yesterday a traitor to the Yankees & joined the Tigers or Red Sox?

    For those who don't know what I'm talking about here's the video.-%26gt;





    http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/media/video…








    Silly %26amp; fun question. :PWas the Squirrel who was in Detroit yesterday a traitor to the Yankees %26amp; joined the Tigers or Red Sox?
    THIS WAS TOO FUNNY! HE WAS CHILLIN' ON THE WALL TOO MUCH BEER AND PEANUTS I GUESS... Scooter you over did yourself. I told you about those buffet places like ball parks. At least you got some aerobic exercise in to burn some calories off you. Just sit back and enjoy the game. You're not a traitor you were hangin' out with Helter Skelter and I watching our homeboys the tigers play. You're pulm tuckered out! This was great. RMFAO! Too much excitement for you.Was the Squirrel who was in Detroit yesterday a traitor to the Yankees %26amp; joined the Tigers or Red Sox?
    glad you liked my answer. Thanks again for another b/a. You've been helping me out a lot here lately building up my points. I've been answering a lot of questions as well. Too bad a lot more ppl didn't have a sense of humor in y/a. Have a nice wknd. Jilly

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    LOL, did you see him at the end all tired out laying on top of the fence?





    No, he was trying to distract the Red Sox and throw them off their game, being he's of the smaller Yankee fan version. WAIT! I think I recognize that squirrel...yes, I do. He normally wears a hat and suit.
    He was a trader to the Yankees. This one has become a rebel and decided to put the good fortunes on the Red Sox.
    LOL! When he is laying down! So cute and funny. Haha.





    Traitor! You are lucky they didn't handcuff your paws behind you.
    Scooter how tired were you at the end of that video? :P
    No! Nice Video, I like the slow motion of the hit.
    Yes I believe the squirrel has defected to the Red Sox...hee hee
    He had a youkilis jersey :)
    he is a traitor ! he was the yankees foul pole squirrel first !
    Fourth Outfielder for the Sox!
    was that your cousin out there

    Why do people say that grey squirrels kill red squirrels?

    Why do people say that if you put a grey squirrel and a red squirrel together, the grey squirrel would kill the red squirrel. Why? grey squirrels don't kill grey squirrels so why would a grey squirrel kill a red squirrel?


    Thanks for answeringWhy do people say that grey squirrels kill red squirrels?
    Grey squirrels are a lot bigger, so may very well physically kill them. They are also agressive with their territory, so forcing red squirrels out. However, it is the disease they carry that has wiped out red squirrels. They are immune to it themselves, but it spread to the red squirrels who are not immune to it. Red squirrels have now been wiped out in the UK apart from a few small locations. The best and largest remaining habitat for red squirrels in the UK is the Isle of Wight. Grey and red squirrels generally have different diets. Grey squirrels eat mainly nuts and seeds, whereas red squirrels eat mainly fir cones. Red squirrels are far shyer than grey squirrels. hope that's of some use to you! Holly xxxWhy do people say that grey squirrels kill red squirrels?
    because numbers of red squirrels went down in the UK after grey squirrels were introduced .. for a number of reasons such as competing for territory %26amp; food, the reasons would include fighting but that doesnt necersarily mean that if any given grey squirrel is put with any red squirrel it would kill it.
    contary to what others say about greys not killing reds.greys eat a more varied diet they will take eggs/chicks from nests,and unfortunatly young reds from their dreys if they get the chance.
    grey squirrels dont actually kill red squirrels, but i think the concept you are talking about comes from the fact that since the introduction of grey squirrels to the uk, the number of red ones has dropped significantly. this is because grey squirrels are living in areas that used to only be the habitat of the red squirrel, so they are in direct competition with each other. this causes there to not be enough food etc for the red squirrels. also i think greys are a bit tougher and so are better at surviving in these conditions than reds. this has caused the grey squirrel to be far more common than the red squirrel. i think that this has somehow spawned the idea that grey squirrels actually kill red ones, but as far as i know, they dont.
    I don't think they actually physically kill the red squirrel, I think the greys are just stronger and got the red squirrels food first so the red squirrels died out. That's what I think anyway. Lol don't think I know alot about it I actually don't :P
    Greys do not physicaly attack and kill Reds, it is the squirrel pox that Greys carry that kills Reds as they have no immunity to this virus.
    Grey's don't literally kill Red's but the bigger stronger grey competes in the same habitat with reds and drives them out etc so ultimately this leads to a decline in the population of reds and a rise in the population of greys.





    Not good, more so considering the grey is not a native species to the British Isles.
    In 2 ways. 1. the grey carries a disease which is fatal to the red. 2. more slowly, the grey is taking over the habitat of the red thereby reducing its numbers.
    It is not correct to say that a grey squirrel will kill a red squirrel. Actually, the grey carries a virus that is passed to the red and kills them off. The grey squirrel is immune to the virus it carries but it is passed to the red very easily and it is a horrific death.
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  • Pet red fox squirrel is peeing blood?

    i have a red fox squirrel and he is peeing blood it just started today i can't take him to the vet it is illegal to have him where i live what could it be life threatening i plan to set him free when he is old enough. he is about 6-7 months old.Pet red fox squirrel is peeing blood?
    at this point you have two options. one- don't take him to a vet or some sort of wildlife expert and he will likely die, as much as i hate to say it his chances aren't very good without some medical help. two- take him to a vet or wildlife expert, yes they will probably take him away but he'll most likely end up alive and in the wild, just like you wanted. i doubt anyone would disagree that the second choice is best for him.





    there are probably shelters in your area where you could drop him off so they can treat him and they won't call the police on you either.Pet red fox squirrel is peeing blood?
    Take him to your local wildlife rescue or game and fish

    Whats the best way to kill the common american red squirrel?

    Ive been attempting to hunt down the common red squirrel for some time now seeing as it is not native to the uk. ive heard that they do actually kill the giant grey english squirrel and spread the horrible squirrel pox virus.


    my best approach is to simply grab them with my bare hands and either whack them on a rock or punch them until i think they are dead. but this has been a very tedious and frustrating task as ive cant afford a gun and the little things are far too fast. so far ive only killed about 150 over the last 3 months.


    my friend is in the same predicament, his method of killing the reds is to simply just stab them with a kitchen knife but personally i find that a bit sick!


    seeing as im not very good at killing the disgusting red american squirrel (some times i don't even have the guts to finish them off!) then what is the best way of killing them as quickly as possible as apposed to a slow death?





    thanksWhats the best way to kill the common american red squirrel?
    absolutely stuck on stupid, huh.Whats the best way to kill the common american red squirrel?
    I agree with Beth, stop killing them. Red squirrels and grey squirrels live in different habitats, and do not kill each other.
    Really? This whole thing made me laugh and I'm willing to bet it's not true... but I hear scalding hot water = instant death for most anything. I'm still laughing at this.
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    I find your question offensive and simply barbaric. Shame on you. If you are going to kill anything it should be in a humane and safe fast way. Better check the laws sounds like animal cruelty to me. I am a rehabber and save these and other critters everyday. Remember everything has a right to life and for you to take it just because you feel like it and you can (obviously cannot without problem though) is shameful. Pick on something your own size. Just because you hate them does not give you the right to kill them.
    grey squirrels kill the red squirells!! The reds are native to England (where I am) and there are none - only a few in protected reserves. The grey came from america, and have taken over!! Don't kill them, it's the greys that are killing the reds.





    Don't kill them unless they're getting into the house or chewing your house. You can get traps or 'filler' to protect your hosue. Otherwise, they're not a nuiscence at all, I don't see a reason to kill them at all. Maybe get a cat? I have 9 cats and there are only a few GREYS that come in when none of the cats are around, and my teachers cat catches them.
    You are not catching squirrels with your bare hands. They are too fast and they would bite you if you did catch one. I don't believe your friend is stabbing them because of their speed. A .410 shotgun is the best way to kill them but you can't afford one. Squirrels are east to trap. The least expensive ways are rat traps and snares. If you use rat traps be sure to tether them or a squirrel with one leg caught can carry one away. Your challenge with traps is where to set them.

    Why did grey squirrels out compete red squirrels in the UK?

    Thanks for your help.Why did grey squirrels out compete red squirrels in the UK?
    Grey squirrels are big, mean, and generalist, and not shy. A red squirrel is easily bullied out of prime territory by the aggressive grey squirrels. In addition, grey squirrels do extremely well in urban habitats because they eat anything and do not fear humans. Red squirrels are considerably more shy and require more forested habitat.Why did grey squirrels out compete red squirrels in the UK?
    They're somewhat bigger but, more importantly, they're much less fussy when it comes to food. That allows them to flood the forest with offspring. Essentially, in most of Britain, their success was due to their rapid increase in numbers. It was more a case of eating the reds out of the game rather than beating them.

    Any idea on how to get a Red Squirrel out of a feeder?... lol?

    lol we have a very thin long feeder that has 2 metal bars going through it, 1 at the top %26amp; 1 in the middle... the squirrel is upside down, when i put hardware gloves on %26amp; try to shake the feeder to get the squirrel out.. it holds on2 the middle metal bar!! lol I cant get the squirrel out... %26amp; my parents aren't home btw.. I'm 15Any idea on how to get a Red Squirrel out of a feeder?... lol?
    just leave the top off and he will leave as soon as he thinks there isn't any danger.Any idea on how to get a Red Squirrel out of a feeder?... lol?
    The little guy will probly come out on his own, don't try to get him out yourself, they can be MEAN when frightend. If you leave it alone and he thinks there is no danger around, he will wiggle out. If you are still concerned after several hours of leaving him alone, you could put the whole thing in a secure box and take it to a vet, (preferably one that specializes in 'exotics'-which are small animals like rodents) but any vet should be able to put it in something called an ';ISO box'; to 'tank it down', what that is, is a little box they put like a seriously evil cat in, they pump anesthetic gas into it so the cat (or in this case squirell) falls asleep and then the vet can get his/her hands on the animal to help it out. Good luck!
    If it got in on its own it can probably get out on it's own.





    But if it's really stuck in there, I don't think you should mess with it. They can get really vicious when they're scared. If you do mess with it, wear like two pairs of thick leather gloves. I've seen them bite through a single pair.
    Smash the feeder with a baseball bat








    that will work

    Is it ethical to kill grey squirrels to try and preserve red squirrel numbers?

    Even though introduction of grey squirrels to UK, was due to human interference.





    Simply on the grounds of natural selection, do we have any right now to intervene if grey squirrels are genetically superior.





    how many grey squirrels is it ethical to cull to save 1 red squirrel,





    does anyone think it will make a difference, can humans alter evolution of a species.Is it ethical to kill grey squirrels to try and preserve red squirrel numbers?
    No. But that has never stopped man doing things before. Not so long ago the red squirrel was as common as the grey is today. So man decided that they were 'a pest' and slaughtered, sorry 'culled', them all. They even put a bounty on each red killed! I say just leave them alone and let nature decide.Is it ethical to kill grey squirrels to try and preserve red squirrel numbers?
    There is a theory that the grey squirrel has not actually killed he red squirrel but has simply moved into its territory when populations of red squirrels went into decline because of habitat degradation.





    In any case bumping off all the grey squirrels, were this possible, would not bring back the red in huge numbers. the habitats that they live in happily are far too restricted nowadays, due to the way we've managed the landscape in the intervening years.





    So I don't agree that the rise of the grey squirrel is due to any superior genetic attributes over the red. they just live in different surroundings.





    There was also a move to get British people to eat grey squirrel rather as people will eat rabbit, in order o reduce the population. However, although there are one or two butchers who have squirrel meat, most people think they are rather cute and wouldn't want to taste squirrel stew.





    see this article:


    http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2鈥?/a>


    ';The ultimate ethical meal: a grey squirrelIt tastes sweet, like a cross between lamb and duck. And it's selling as fast as butchers can get it.';





    I believe squirrel is listed as game in some parts of America.





    As to the last part of the question - we've already altered the evolution of many species, such as domestic dogs and cats, horses, cattle etc and with genetic engineering will continue to do so in grotesque ways.









    It's a question of whether or not you believe red squirrels should continue to exist as a species. I think the case is overwhelming for the preservation of the species.


    Mere culling of grey squirrels will not help. It needs to be selective. The only solution is the maintaining of red squirrel ';havens';, and there are many in the north of England, which have trees more suited to the reds, together with the culling of greys. There is no question that this approach works very well, so I think we should continue with it. I see no point in watching an entire species become extinct - we have too much of that already in the world.
    I have never heard that grey squirrels are genetically superior, its the fact that they are now more numerous and have almost wiped out the red squirrel in most parts of the British Isles. I would say that you cannot now do anything about the grey squirrels unless you cull them, and unlikely the animal authorities will allow that. Suggest that areas with red quirrels are protected and that there are so few more should be done. Man's interference and hunting has caused many


    species to die out, perhaps we should dispose of man instead. Bear, wolf, elk all roamed freely once, but most seem opposed to their reintroduction because of farmers and livestock which would be at risk.
    that was on Countryfile this morning. I just don't know to be honest, personally i couldnt kill a squirrel, but i heard they carry a disease, and diseases can mutate and start to affect people too, i guess it's for ours and the red squirrels own good. think the people who made the decision to wipe out the greys have their reasons and they have the interest of the enviornment at heart.
    I think there is rarely a reason to kill any living creature, however, I do think they should do exactly what they did before but in opposite - i.e. find them all and take them back where they came from...Much like illegal immigrants.





    Right that's it - squirrels are the illegal immigrants of the animal kingdom.
    Like a small grey


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    sits the squirrel.


    He is not





    all he should be,


    kills by dozens


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    his red-brown cousins





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    Yes it is this is not a question of natural selection as this is not the grey's native habitat.


    The american Grey is destroying the Reds capability of sustaining itself and our native wildlife should be protected at all costs.
    in actual fact, because the grey squirrel is not indigenous to the uk, by law one is supposed to kill it if one is found injured....
    grey squrrels shouldend mix with the red anyway


    if it was up to me id kill all the greys in the uk


    because the greys killed off alotta reds which wrere natives


    id do the same with other greys too....but thats another thing
    Whose ethics?





    Some people would say that we need to save the red squirrel from extinction. Others would say it's none of our damn business.
    why stop at squirrels then? should we see the panda extinct too and tigers etc.?





    The grey squirrel carries a disease deadly to the reds. They're not superior.
    Forget if it right or wrong Cars are killing grey squirrels by the hundreds ever day of the week. Nature will take its course one way or another.
    Yes - red squirrels should have artillery support - perhaps we should actually arm the red ones ... that might even things out.
    i was walking in the lakes and there was a sign that said ';if you see a grey squirrell ring this number'; apparently they come and kill them..
    We have no right to interfere with grey squirrels. Its a bit like saying ';lets kill all immigrants because they breed more';
    To protect the red squirrels we will have to cull some greys.
    Shoot, eat the grey freaks. They taste better than rabbit or beef.
    To cull the trolls is a much better prospect...When can we start?
    Why dont we preserve and breed them


    then we can have secret squirrels lol
    what a waste--are they good eatin'?
    I dunno but they sure are tasty!