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How small of an area can a squirrel get through?

Discussion in 'Predators and Pests' started by chicken 86, Aug 17, 2011.

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  1. Aug 17, 2011 #1
    chicken 86

    chicken 86 Out Of The Brooder

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    I am going to use pallets for a foundation in my new coop and am wondering if squirrels could get through some tighter ones and eat chicken food.
     
  3. Aug 17, 2011 #2
    galanie

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    I regularly see them go through a chain link fence as if there's nothing there and I know they can squeeze through smaller openings than that. Anything a little bigger than their head, they can get through.
     
  5. Aug 17, 2011 #3
    FireTigeris

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    About the size of a quarter if you can drop a quarter through a hole (flat ways) the hole is big enough for most rodents. (nickle sized holes are big enough for young rodents and all mice)
     
  7. Aug 17, 2011 #4
    SillyChicken

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    Squirrels can get through as big a hole as they can make !!!
     
  9. Aug 18, 2011 #5
    MEchickenfarmer33

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    youd be surprised how small of an area they can get into. ive seen one get through a 3 inch hole
     
  11. Aug 18, 2011 #6
    the new breed

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    I have the same problem they will get in any way possible
     

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