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ecstatic

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50. "Squirrels are sometimes classified as vermin"

Fri Jan 5, 2018, 05:59 PM

Jan 2018

Squirrels are sometimes classified as vermin because they to feed on farmer crops (fruit) and can harass chickens.

Egg are seen as a delecacies. And they are not beyond killing youn chicks as food.

However, this is mostly a problem with the gray squirrels as they are less intimidated by human presence.

https://www.quora.com/Why-are-squirrels-classed-as-vermin

I don't think it's a good idea to report him for that comment, but I think stores should encourage their cashiers not to comment on items being purchased.

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Am I being a "snowflake" about this...... [View all] Vinyasa Guy Jan 2018 OP

you're trying too hard Skittles Jan 2018 #1

I was hoping there would be a buzzard in this story. But no. Squinch Jan 2018 #5

His wife told him a story about.... FSogol Jan 2018 #11

This is kind of a literal version of "LOOK! A SQUIRREL!" Squinch Jan 2018 #14

I heard they are serving breast fed squirrel dredged in corn flakes at Olive Garden.... Brother Buzz Jan 2018 #15

To their pit bulls. Squinch Jan 2018 #16

Oscar sent it back to the kitchen were a terse message..... Brother Buzz Jan 2018 #21

. Squinch Jan 2018 #23

LOL, Classic! FSogol Jan 2018 #28

I've missed that drawing so much!! lunatica Jan 2018 #55

That is exactly where my mind went, too! Siwsan Jan 2018 #25

Yes, but why isn't H2O Man Jan 2018 #36

one day and trolling, I thought he wasn't trying at all lol. grantcart Jan 2018 #51

Eh. bearsfootball516 Jan 2018 #2

Well we have different ideas on what is a big deal. n/t Kirk Lover Jan 2018 #9

Why? Just because he likes to kill things? maxsolomon Jan 2018 #12

He's had problems with them burrowing under the foundation and causing damage. bearsfootball516 Jan 2018 #13

i had to go into my MIL's crawlspace to extract a dead rat that did the same. maxsolomon Jan 2018 #26

I cant speak for everyone, but once he started shooting them, the problem stopped. bearsfootball516 Jan 2018 #33

Yes especially when killing is done for 'fun'. n/t Kirk Lover Jan 2018 #29

relax. ksoze Jan 2018 #3

He's all talk maxsolomon Jan 2018 #4

I knew someone that used to eat them. One person's cute visitor is another's rat with a bushy tail PoliticAverse Jan 2018 #6

I've hunted and eaten squirrel. Tastes like chicken. Really. trof Jan 2018 #17

Not pisses my uncle more than shooting them in the head GulfCoast66 Jan 2018 #41

I grew up shooting and eating them. GulfCoast66 Jan 2018 #39

That would no doubt piss me off and I'm certain I would of had a smart remark for him. Now as far a Kirk Lover Jan 2018 #7

I love it, you sound like me gopiscrap Jan 2018 #18

Squirrels are pests. Lunabell Jan 2018 #8

Squirrels are an extremely important part of the ecosystem. n/t Kirk Lover Jan 2018 #30

Did not know my roof vents were part of the ecosystem GulfCoast66 Jan 2018 #40

Killing the squirrel will solve your 'problem' only temporarily until the next one comes along. Kirk Lover Jan 2018 #42

I replaced the with plastic ones GulfCoast66 Jan 2018 #44

Well they can chew through plastic...woulda went with metal...I guess you may get your chance Kirk Lover Jan 2018 #47

They chewed the Metal one because they contained lead GulfCoast66 Jan 2018 #54

My neighbor tried killing chipmunks Phentex Jan 2018 #46

Plus there are other ways to protect vegetables from critters!! n/t Kirk Lover Jan 2018 #48

Not to mention... Phentex Jan 2018 #49

You expressed your feelings about his grandfather and did your part. He may have been kidding so you The Wielding Truth Jan 2018 #10

Am I being oversensitive, or do you think he wasn't talking about squirrels? Igel Jan 2018 #19

If that guy lives in an urban area he might avebury Jan 2018 #20

Well zipplewrath Jan 2018 #22

Squirrels have TWICE chewed the insulation off car ignition wires. trof Jan 2018 #24

Yeah good idea...just kill them all and that will solve it. n/t Kirk Lover Jan 2018 #31

Thoughts: Shop at Costco JDC Jan 2018 #27

Several years ago janterry Jan 2018 #32

I would be hugely offended, but I wouldn't report it. LisaM Jan 2018 #34

In situations like that.... Rorey Jan 2018 #38

Probably not. LisaM Jan 2018 #45

The real point here is he is a rude jerk Rorey Jan 2018 #35

I'm still upset Bayard Jan 2018 #37

Given where he was coming from, he was probably... LAS14 Jan 2018 #43

"Squirrels are sometimes classified as vermin" ecstatic Jan 2018 #50

I've fought with a squirrel or two in my day. MontanaMama Jan 2018 #52

Between the two of you we see the balance of the universe. randr Jan 2018 #53

As a flaming liberal Democrat, am I allowed to ask, "Don't Squirrel Lives Matter"? VOX Jan 2018 #56