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Freaking Squirls

Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by Justclimbhigher, Dec 29, 2011.

  1. Justclimbhigher

    Justclimbhigher Newb

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    How do you guys keep the squirls out of your feeders? I bought a brand new feeder this year and squirls have chewed two holes in the top of it. I didn't realize until it got clogged up with plastic parts and wasn't spitting out any corn. Now I have 200Lbs of wet corn. Besides buying an expensive metal feeder what are your suggestions?
     
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  3. NY Bowhunter

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    I just don't use a feeder and I don't have to worry about it. Problem solved. That was easy..... next?
     
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    Scljrl Weekend Warrior

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    A .17 works for me :rock:
     
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    Dang.... that's what I do too. Works everytime. LOL

    Are your feeders/feeder susupended from a tree or ground mounted?
     
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    Metal feeder!
     
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    Dammit.

    Can we delete this thread before Dan sees it?
     
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    Art Vandelay Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Beagles, my youngest killed 4 this year that I know of.
     
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    Why did he kill 4 Beagles ? ? ? ?:confused:
     
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    Put the corn on the ground

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    When life gives you lemons... or squirrels... Make Gumbo!!
     
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    Why would I care?


     
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    What's a squirl? Is that a southern version of a squirrel?
     
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    Yeah, I'm a little slow.....sorry Hooker!

    GSEA will be out in full force after the holiday season.
     
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  15. Justclimbhigher

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    My bad I guess that's the redneck in me. I never claimed to be a good speller. Don't cuff me yet Dan. My feeder is a tripod style with metal poles. I think I figured out what to do. I have trimmed some branches that were close to it and I think they were jumping from them to the top of the feeder. Thanks anyway.
     
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  16. Muzzy Man

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    Skwurl maybe?

    It was just a simple phonics phailure.
     
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    Get yourself an old metal drum that will slide down over the top of your feeder.Cut the drum in half or even just the bottom 1/4.Slide that part down over the feeder and the squirrels wont be able to get to it.
     
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  18. Justclimbhigher

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    Thanks yote. I will try that.
     
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    The .17HMR works the nuts doesnt it. Im liking the .17 Fireball round I see at cabelas too. Quite a bit more punch.
     
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