Squirrel Nut Preferences

[Ken]

Well, the snow outside the kitchen window is about an inch high with a crusty top - strong enough to support the weight of a gray squirrel, and firm enough that nuts thrown out for the squirrels won't sink. Perfect conditions for an experiment.......

So, I tossed out a bunch of raw Spanish Red peanuts, and an equal amount of roasted peanuts in a shell and roasted almonds. The results were interesting.

Seven of the squirrel regulars assembled in about a minute.

THEY ALL WENT FOR THE RAW SPANISH REDS FIRST! NOBODY TOUCHED THE OTHER NUTS UNTIL THE REDS WERE GONE!

After the Spanish Reds disappeared, the roasted peanuts disappeared and only then did the little fellers go for the almonds.

Now I'm wondering....... is this an anomaly? Is this preference universal?

Since we now have snow on the ground in every state except Hawaii, conditions are ripe for nationwide tests.

Since this is a Scientific Issue, I request that the Minister of Science organize an experiment identical to the one I carried out. (Rick, I suggest that you enlist the assistance of at least two members in each state in order to obtain a sufficient sample size. ) The results should be in by this coming Tuesday.

We need to determine the nut preferences of our squirrels. Based upon our preliminary findings, I will apply for Federal Stimulus Funds for a more intensive study. Perhaps a modest grant in the neighborhood of, say, $5,000,000.00 .

Of course, members participating in the preliminary study will be offered paid positions when the Stimulus Funds arrive.

[2dumb2kwit]

Squirrel Nut Preferences

Ummmm.......I'd rather have a little tenderloin.....or even a drumstick.

[2dumb2kwit]

Squirrel Nut Preferences

Oh, Oh....you should do a poll!

1. Who likes left.

2. Who likes right.

[welderguy]

Now are we talking about actually feeding them or just baiting them....

[Ken]

I'm ignoring you, 2dumb.

Of course, you do realize that you won't be getting any of the stimulus money now, don't you?

[Ken]

I'm ignoring you, too, welderguy.

Of course, you do realize that you won't be getting any of the stimulus money now, don't you?

[welderguy]

Ken, would you also do some research to see what feed fattens them up the quickest please your efforts will be greatly appreciated

[Ken]

welderguy,

Thank you for being concerned about your squirrels' diets! A healthy squirrel is a happy squirrel!

I've found that they gain weight like crazy with a heavy diet of peanuts and Skippy peanut butter spread over sliced white bread. When the outside temperature is above freezing, I keep a metal dog bowl of water outside for them as well.) We all know how thirsty we get when we eat peanuts, and most of the squirrels here are too young to drink beer.)

If you provide them with appropriate squirrel houses, you will have a steady customer base throughout the day, particularly at dawn if you're up that early.

Squirrels also will quickly respond to your voice when called.

How long have you been interested in having pet squirrels? Have you given any of them names yet?

[welderguy]

Yes I have Names for them mainly Lunch and dinner.

[Ken]

Yes I have Names for them mainly Lunch and dinner.

You mean when you call them to feed them lunch and dinner, don't you?

[welderguy]

Yes Ken sure , if thats what you need to hear .

[2dumb2kwit]

Ken, would you also do some research to see what feed fattens them up the quickest please your efforts will be greatly appreciated

I've been trying to get Ken to mix in some garlic and a few pepper corns.
It sure would make things easier when we show up for the yankee jamboree and squirrel hunt.

Oh, Ken...how about some gravy in that bowl, that you're talking about?
Mmmmm, Mmmmmm!

[Ken]

Thank you, welderguy!

And look at how much weight they gain!

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[welderguy]

LOL too funny

[welderguy]

I've been trying to get Ken to mix in some garlic and a few pepper corns.
It sure would make things easier when we show up for the yankee jamboree and squirrel hunt.

Oh, Ken...how about some gravy in that bowl, that you're talking about?
Mmmmm, Mmmmmm!

I never thought of that 2D2K pre seasoned meat. good thinking.
And BTW gravey is a must have.

[Ken]

Thank you, welderguy!

And look at how much weight they gain!

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Wait a minute here........ That's NOT the picture I posted. And what's this stuff about "kid friendly?"

Okay, which one of you guys can edit my posts without it showing that "Last edited by........" stuff?

Rick? Was that YOU???

[welderguy]

Ken when the squirells get this size let me know Ill have to come visit

[Ken]

Ken when the squirells get this size let me know Ill have to come visit

welderguy, my squirrels would have to lose weight to be that size.

[welderguy]

Then there is this one too.

[2dumb2kwit]

Thank you, welderguy!

And look at how much weight they gain!

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Man, look how fat that thing is!!! When we fry that sucker, we'll be able to make a ton of gravy!!!

We're gonna need a second batch of bisquits!