chipmunks raiding my birdfeeder.

VBM · #1 07-25-2005, 03:31 PM

they're cute, but i think their presence turns off some of the birds that want to come eat. any ideas?

Patrick del Poker Grande · #2 07-25-2005, 03:32 PM

Too easy. Come on.

miajag81 · #3 07-25-2005, 03:33 PM

Two words: Pellet Gun.

VBM · #4 07-25-2005, 03:34 PM

hahahaha...i don't want to hurt them. just want keep them from monopolizing it...

jakethebake · #5 07-25-2005, 03:34 PM

Could be worse...

Patrick del Poker Grande · #6 07-25-2005, 03:36 PM

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Could be worse...

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This happened all the time at my parents' house. There have been multiple incidents with my mom stuck in the front yard with a bear between her and the house, not to mention broken birdfeeders and a large mess. They just now have finally gotten rid of the whole thing altogether.

Patrick del Poker Grande · #7 07-25-2005, 03:36 PM

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hahahaha...i don't want to hurt them. just want keep them from monopolizing it...

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Again:

Do it.

offTopic · #8 07-25-2005, 03:37 PM

I think if you put a large, plastic/plexiglass disk around the support pole, they won't be able to climb past it. The diameter has to be large enough so that they can't anchor on the pole with their back feet and reach the edge with their front feet.

If they're as smart as Chip & Dale (and you're as dumb as Donald Duck) you're screwed.

jakethebake · #9 07-25-2005, 03:38 PM

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Do it.

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Just don't shoot your eye out.

bosoxfan · #10 07-25-2005, 03:39 PM

Put grease on the pole and they won't be able to climb up. Not nearly as fun as the BB gun but should be effective.