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Dealing With Squirrels and Other Critters
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If you’re hesitant about wasting the squirrels, you may remember that one of the cookbooks we have has a recipe for squirrel stew. I think one of the first lines was “Get 16 squirrels” … or something like that.
Just have Caroline get that big pot ready. She could also get a bunch of fresh veggies ready, too, but the blasted squirrels probably ate them already.
And, of course, you could also consult with your brother, James, who had his share of guinnea pigs while in Peru.
FromWikipedia:
Peruvians consume an estimated 65 million guinea pigs each year, and the animal is so entrenched in the culture that one famous painting of the Last Supper in the main cathedral in Cusco shows Christ and the twelve disciples dining on guinea pig.
If you need help in your squirrel eradication plan, let me know. I have no prior experience but it may look good on a resume at some point.
I hate squirrels. Well, not all squirrels. We had a native gray squirrel but the red fox squirrels – a non-native pest here – has pushed them out. They not only destroy all things veggie garden (from stealing food to digging up seedlings), they’ve convinced my dog she can jump 6′ fences (she now has to stay inside when we’re not home). Here they are also known to start house fires by getting into your walls through attic or crawlspace vents and chewing on wires. They’ve also ripped apart patio furniture cushions. Early last week we bought a pellet gun. We haven’t seen a single one since. It’s like they knoooooow.
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