Squirrels are cute little critters, with comical antics and amazing flexibility. They are fun to watch.
But they can also be destructive in gardens, and they can scare away the birds from the feeders. We have many squirrels in our yard, so we started trapping them a few years ago. We use a live-trap and once caught we deliver them to, what we’ve dubbed the “Squirrel Resort”, a land flowing with trees and water. We escorted many squirrels there. It has all the comforts of a happy place for the critters, out in the country.
Our neighbors across the street however, feel differently. She feeds the squirrels. In fact, she has trained a young squirrel to jump up on her lap and eat from her hand! She demonstrated the act one morning. I was amused. She offered to send me a picture to use for my blog.
He is cute.
I didn’t tell her we’ll be setting up a trap in our back yard…
Hopefully this young one will stay in my neighbor’s yard where the food is…
That shows the contrast of people’s views on things! Perfectly! Our granddaughter knows how to open the window and shoo them away!
That’s a good job for her. 😉
No wonder you have so many squirrels in your yard. The hand-fed squirrel is cute. But it’s still a wild animal. I would not risk feeding a squirrel, letting it jump onto my lap.
We don’t think it’s a very good idea either…
Wow, your neighbor is brave. I would be afraid of getting bitten! For me, some things are best enjoyed from a distance. 😊
I agree!