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Bloody squirrels

257 replies

Counttotenandtryagain · 21/01/2021 14:27

So sat at home today on a day off and noticed a couple of squirrels on the balcony. I think they might be living on the balcony next door as there’s a gap between the two balconies. I’ve rung the housing association abs their going to get pest control to get in touch. But I’m a vegan abs the thought of finding a dead squirrel on the balcony makes me feel a bit queasy 😬.
Any suggestions on how to discourage the buggers. I’m on the second floor.

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Pyewhacket · 21/01/2021 15:57

Today is National Squirrel Appreciation Day. Seriously, Google it.

squirrelloveranon · 21/01/2021 15:57

Do you call pest control if you see a pigeon on your balcony? I don't understand why a squirrel that isn't inside your flat is a problem

Counttotenandtryagain · 21/01/2021 16:04

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SmidgenofaPigeon · 21/01/2021 16:06

@Pyewhacket in that case- here is my local squirrel, who is a total sweetheart, and sits next to me to ask for nuts every time I go to a particular spot in the park. (Yes I know he probably does it to others too)

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SmidgenofaPigeon · 21/01/2021 16:06

Bite you and your kids?! Jesus Christ. Educate yourself.

bunintheoven88 · 21/01/2021 16:09

How apt Grin

But seriously just leave them be.

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Bluntness100 · 21/01/2021 16:09

Gosh. Bite you and the kids? That doesn’t happen unless you trap ans scare them. Ever. They run away. You need to provoke them to bite. Squirrels are really sweet. And terrified of humans.

I honestly don’t know how you can call people nasty when you’re the one trying to have squirrels killed like this. They aren’t going to cause you or your kids any harm.

😱

Lanzo · 21/01/2021 16:10

@Pyewhacket

Today is National Squirrel Appreciation Day. Seriously, Google it.
It really is! I just googled itGrin
Indecisive12 · 21/01/2021 16:10

Jeez OP, you never mentioned cables or your fear of your kids being bitten in your OP. But as a fellow nurse, I haven’t come across a squirrel bite in my 19 years of nursing so I believe it must be rare and you have just been unfortunate coming across it in your career.

Bluntness100 · 21/01/2021 16:10

Fuck your mums net

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ghostyslovesheets · 21/01/2021 16:11

0-60 in 2 posts

SmidgenofaPigeon · 21/01/2021 16:11

What is a bike individual?

Justcallmebebes · 21/01/2021 16:12

Ironic how you're the one who wants the poor squirrel exterminated and yet we're the nasty ones. Shittest vegan ever

GCAcademic · 21/01/2021 16:12

Oh come on, it's a troll, people.

asquirrel · 21/01/2021 16:13

Piss off you squirrelist!

On this day of all days.

We're lovely. Flowers and a peanut for my brethren.

ghostyslovesheets · 21/01/2021 16:13

I bet the OP is a red squirrel

CovidPostingName · 21/01/2021 16:14

@Counttotenandtryagain
"Fuck your mums net" sic

😂😂😂 Don't let the door hit your arse on the way out!

PistolKnight · 21/01/2021 16:14

A squirrel bite must be pretty rare, they're more likely to run than come in Confused

Not sure how you çan be vegan if you're happy to call pest control to kill squirrels Confused

Bluntness100 · 21/01/2021 16:14

All because people object to squirrels being needlessly killed.

Shocking.

peak2021 · 21/01/2021 16:14

Whilst I consider grey squirrels to be horrid nasty invaders and the worst thing to come from the US originally other than perhaps McDonalds, I would not want any to come to an inhumane death.

And do not understand why a vegan would want such a thing.

I love red squirrels by the way.

Hotzenplotz · 21/01/2021 16:15

Yet arse is oot da windae. Awa' an bile yer heid!

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 21/01/2021 16:15

@SmidgenofaPigeon
Great photo of a very cute squirrel Grin

ghostyslovesheets · 21/01/2021 16:16
Summersun2020 · 21/01/2021 16:17

How does being a nurse qualify you to comment on the temperament of squirrels? Is A&E overrun with victims of vicious squirrel attacks?! 🤣🤣🤣
You’re ridiculous (and no vegan).

AdditionalCharacter · 21/01/2021 16:19

@asquirrel

Piss off you squirrelist!

On this day of all days.

We're lovely. Flowers and a peanut for my brethren.

Creased! Grin