Seriously... Squirrels?

[oandrea]

I had no clue that squirrels would steal my chickens eggs. I don't know how to make them stop either. Any suggestions.

 

[paddock36]

Make squirrel gravy.

 

[wayneh]

fried tree rat and that gravy with a biscuit would be nice.

 

[schellie69]

I had the same problem last summer but no one in my family believed me. until our dog chased a squirrel out and he dropped the egg. now my son's dog keeps those little pest out of my yard.

 

[GeneJordan]

Ok... this predator list is getting very long...

 

[oandrea]

we live in town and I can't really stick poison out for them since it's really not in my nature to kill them that way, because I really don't wanna kill anything else (like dogs, cats or even other birds). I suppose my only option is a small rodent trap? Squirrels are a serious PITB but so many people "like" them and think they are cute and fun. GRRR.

 

[CMV]

Rat snap traps set under milk crates have worked well for me dealing with my squirrel/chipmunk issues. They are a serious pain, but at least they don't eat chickens. Just eggs, bulbs from the garden, fruit from your trees...

Good luck.

 

[desertdarlene]

You could trap them, but then what? If you release them, they can come back or they can cause problems or die if relocated to a totally new area.

If they're ground squirrels, it's possible that you can bury your fence a little or put some kind of wire or covering on the ground that they would have a hard time getting through.

 

[hipeatall]

Oh my... I didn't know that they stole eggs! Crazy squirrels!
I guess my dogs probably keep them away from the chickens... they are very protective of our birds.

 

[Captain Carrot]

Either wire snare traps, http://www.ehow.com/squirrel-snare/
a figure 4 dead fall trap http://www.wildwoodsurvival.com/survival/traps/figure4/figure4.html
or an air riffle.

Squirrel is a delicious healthy meat...not much on there though.