To big to be mouse droppings. Mouse looks like coarsley groung black peppercorns. probably a ret. Callout the pest control FASTFound droppings in loft about 1/2 inch long+heard scratching,could it be mouse,rat or squirrel?
Rat.Found droppings in loft about 1/2 inch long+heard scratching,could it be mouse,rat or squirrel?
The answer is YES, it could be......
Take no notice of the other answer's it's gremlins without a doubt !!! Happy hunting
Probably squirrels xxxx
Mouse droppings are small, squirrel droppings are round, so my guess is its either a rat or and opposum. Dcon should take of either one
Quite Possibly Raccoons
Could be Mice or Rats, put a trap down and find out! I wouldn't recommend using poison though because we did that and it went off to die where we couldn't find it and then you don't have to worry about the rat but the flies maggots and smell!!!! mmm Lovely
It could be the Bogey men ! -:) Seriously now Set a trap and you will soon find out. I am sure you do not want to live with them critters. Call the exterminator, quickly
squirrel or raccoon
depends were u are but i'd say squirrels stashin thier nuts for when they come out of hibernation!
1/2 '; long and black? Yep probably mice, they do sound loud for mice but the p- board amplifies the sound! We had this trouble at the last place we rented after the sale of our house. When i went up into the loft to see what it was (serious I'm not joking) up there was a Squirrels dray(un occupied) Wasp's nest (un occupied) And Mice in residence!! This house was in town i might add not the country!! We were both glad to get out of there in the end!!
We don't get raccoons in the UK Doh. Possibly a squirrel.
I FOUND A TRUNK IM MY LOFT BUT THERE WERNT ANY ELEPHANTS
sounds like rats to me and if it were me i would be out of there by now
Whew! It ain't no mouse, Sounds like a RAT, A biggen.
Squirrels or very large rat.
most likely rat, but look on the bright side and think mouse!
Put in a trap for both plus poison and see if that solves the problem.
Good luck.
RAT OR SQUIRL
Having had rats, mice, squirrels %26amp; birds in this house, I'd say it is either rats or squirrels. Purchase a small ottle of Fox Urine from your local feed store or hunting supply store. Spray two or three shots of this(also available in powder form) where you think the scratching is originating from and/or where you are finding evidence. The varmit will leave promptly. Last winter a squirrel tried to nest in our attic %26amp; once we sprayed the fox urine he exited quite rambunctiously within minutes %26amp; has yet to return. Meanwhile it is safe for other animals(pets %26amp; kids)to be around
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
We have a squirrel-like thing in the backyard. It hops like a rabbit and has no tail. Looks like a squirrel.
Any thoughts? It doesn't look like it has accidentially has it's tail cut off. There are more than 1 of them too.We have a squirrel-like thing in the backyard. It hops like a rabbit and has no tail. Looks like a squirrel.
groundhog?We have a squirrel-like thing in the backyard. It hops like a rabbit and has no tail. Looks like a squirrel.
omg! we have seen the same thing at my work! nobody believes us we have been calling it a scrabbit lol! have you found anything on it yet? please keep me posted, i would love to know!
Probably a marmot, or ground squirrel, which has a very short tail or no tail at all. I know it's not a chipmunk, because they generally have longer tails.
What country are you in? If Australia, it sounds like a bilby.
that my dear is a chipmunk. http://www.all4humor.com/images/files/Ch鈥?/a>
guinea pig?
groundhog?We have a squirrel-like thing in the backyard. It hops like a rabbit and has no tail. Looks like a squirrel.
omg! we have seen the same thing at my work! nobody believes us we have been calling it a scrabbit lol! have you found anything on it yet? please keep me posted, i would love to know!
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Probably a marmot, or ground squirrel, which has a very short tail or no tail at all. I know it's not a chipmunk, because they generally have longer tails.
What country are you in? If Australia, it sounds like a bilby.
that my dear is a chipmunk. http://www.all4humor.com/images/files/Ch鈥?/a>
guinea pig?
Do you bury your nuts for the winter like a squirrel?
Keep 'Em Warm In My MoufffDo you bury your nuts for the winter like a squirrel?
*perks head to attention* did somebody say squirrel?..Do you bury your nuts for the winter like a squirrel?
I am just listening to see where the nuts are this winter. Excuse me. Pardon me
Im pretty sure that really does happen. Theres a scientific name for it but I can't seem to remember what it was...
C';mon Herb..Edna knows all about burying my nuts..
I'm not the burier, I'm the buriee.
lol funny question!
No they roast on an open flame.
I'd be glad to keep everyone's nuts warm for the winter :D
Yes I do in her cozy %26amp; warm hole
No,they still hang out in the breeze...
Yes i do.
You horny old people! =)
Yes in the mouth of my girlfriend's...I wish. :(
no
oh, you know it ;D
I shave mine.
i bury em in a deep freezer,,,same thing, ill share with stacy,
i like to bury my nuts during the winter.
who's yo buddy?back blackheads
*perks head to attention* did somebody say squirrel?..Do you bury your nuts for the winter like a squirrel?
I am just listening to see where the nuts are this winter. Excuse me. Pardon me
Im pretty sure that really does happen. Theres a scientific name for it but I can't seem to remember what it was...
C';mon Herb..Edna knows all about burying my nuts..
I'm not the burier, I'm the buriee.
lol funny question!
No they roast on an open flame.
I'd be glad to keep everyone's nuts warm for the winter :D
Yes I do in her cozy %26amp; warm hole
No,they still hang out in the breeze...
Yes i do.
You horny old people! =)
Yes in the mouth of my girlfriend's...I wish. :(
no
oh, you know it ;D
I shave mine.
i bury em in a deep freezer,,,same thing, ill share with stacy,
i like to bury my nuts during the winter.
who's yo buddy?
I found a baby squirrel in my yard today and need to know how to care for it, It's eyes are still closed...
I tried to save a baby jack rabbit found in my yard a few years ago whose eyes were still closed. I tried giving it a bottle with some formula purchased at the pet store, the bunny didn't eat enough.
I called several vets and all told me it was almost impossible and not to get too upset but the bunny would likely die without its mother. They suggested I tried to find a nursing cat or rabbit and perhaps see if she would include it in her litter. I could not find any.
Also, they all said the same thing: the biggest problem is that babies that small cannot go the the restroom by themselves because their mother's lick them to stimulate their going. I wanted my little rabbit to live but I wasn't going to go there...lol. I tried a warm soft cloth but it didn't work. Two days later my little find died.
Anyways...enough of my long story...I suggest calling the vet and see if it's the same with squirrels. Good luck.I found a baby squirrel in my yard today and need to know how to care for it, It's eyes are still closed...
Keep the baby squirrel warm. This is the most important thing you can do until you find a wildlife rehabilitator or decide what you are going to do. IN THE UNITED STATES, MOST STATES HAVE LAWS AGAINST POSSESSING NATIVE SQUIRRELS FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN TURNING OVER TO A PROFESSIONAL REHABBER. Keeping the baby warm means the baby needs an external source of heat. Use a hot water bottle or soda bottle filled with hot water. Wrap a towel around the bottle to prevent direct contact with baby squirrel. Lay baby on towel area, then lightly cover baby with piece of towel to prevent any drafts. You don't want to cook the baby, but give a source of heat he/she can cuddle up to. Ideal temperature is 98.5 degrees. There is a lot involved with taking care of a baby squirrel. You have to be able to feed a minimum of every 2 to 4 hours depending on the age. The baby needs the correct formula (no kitten, human baby formula or homemade concoctions or goats milk). Incorrect types of formula can lead to metabolic bone disease and problems with improper development. You need to stimulate the baby after every feeding or urine and stool backup will lead to bacterial build up in the gut and eventual death.I found a baby squirrel in my yard today and need to know how to care for it, It's eyes are still closed...
You need to get this baby to a wildlife rehabber in your area. It is free. Can call a vet who can refer you to one or they may take it. Also of note. Baby squirrels are often moved by the parent squirrels one at a time like cats move their young. So it may be fine mom just may be moving it. She will recognize its cries and it will hers. you could put in a box where you found it and hide and watch for a while to see if she comes to get it. Even if it fell she will come. If she does not the main thing you need to do is keep it warm. Or you can try to find nest and place back into it. She will not reject it thats a tale. I have done many times. But keep it warm and dry. Put it in a box with soft towels that are cotton that cant catch its little sharp nails. Put heating pad under box or tank. make sure it is very warm before you try to feed it. There are many websites that tell you what and when to fee. Pet stores sell the milk replacements. you will also need to stimulate it by rubbing its tummy and private areas with a tissue to get it to go potty. This is important. The best chance it has is a rehabber or a vet.It is probably about 1-2 weeks old. need formula every 2-3 hours for a total of 6-8 feedings a day. No need to feed at night unless baby is critical. Feed-Esbilac ppowder and 2 parts water. When eyes open offer richer formula by slowly transitionng to Multi-Milk powder and formula. To wean use rodent chow, monkey chow and natural diet. Can be released when eats on own and shows it can find food on its own. Should be not very comfy around humans and afraid of other animals except its own. Can get these foods at petstores with handfeeding bottles. But please try vet or rehabber. Good luck to you and thanks for trying.
Baby squirrels are pretty easy to raise. You can get formula at the feed store. It is a universal formula for kittens and puppies and other babies. If it gets diarrhea give it pedialite. They are so much fun to raise. I use an eye dropper until they get older then use a bottle.
Trust me, the mom will reclaim it. Just put it near a tree, put down something warm for it to snuggle in and the mom will come get it. It's happened a few times in my yard and the mother never abandoned her baby.
http://www.mary.cc/squirrels/foundababy.鈥?/a>
http://www.squirrels.org/raising.html
Those are sites about squirrls. You can keep him if youd like. Feed him a formula listed above. and Keep hoim warm....
The best thing you can do is contact a vet or a wildlife resources agent. There is probably little you can do for it given how young and fragile it is, but I would seek advice from someone who knows animals and wildlife.
Take it to Project Wildlife, they'll know what to do. They take in wild animals that are sick, injured, or can't take care of themselfs. Try googling it and find the closest location to where you live. Best of luck! :-)
Try contacting the local ASPCA about this.
- - -
Call your local ASPCA:
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer
Check out this website
/www.orphanedwildlifecare.com
I called several vets and all told me it was almost impossible and not to get too upset but the bunny would likely die without its mother. They suggested I tried to find a nursing cat or rabbit and perhaps see if she would include it in her litter. I could not find any.
Also, they all said the same thing: the biggest problem is that babies that small cannot go the the restroom by themselves because their mother's lick them to stimulate their going. I wanted my little rabbit to live but I wasn't going to go there...lol. I tried a warm soft cloth but it didn't work. Two days later my little find died.
Anyways...enough of my long story...I suggest calling the vet and see if it's the same with squirrels. Good luck.I found a baby squirrel in my yard today and need to know how to care for it, It's eyes are still closed...
Keep the baby squirrel warm. This is the most important thing you can do until you find a wildlife rehabilitator or decide what you are going to do. IN THE UNITED STATES, MOST STATES HAVE LAWS AGAINST POSSESSING NATIVE SQUIRRELS FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN TURNING OVER TO A PROFESSIONAL REHABBER. Keeping the baby warm means the baby needs an external source of heat. Use a hot water bottle or soda bottle filled with hot water. Wrap a towel around the bottle to prevent direct contact with baby squirrel. Lay baby on towel area, then lightly cover baby with piece of towel to prevent any drafts. You don't want to cook the baby, but give a source of heat he/she can cuddle up to. Ideal temperature is 98.5 degrees. There is a lot involved with taking care of a baby squirrel. You have to be able to feed a minimum of every 2 to 4 hours depending on the age. The baby needs the correct formula (no kitten, human baby formula or homemade concoctions or goats milk). Incorrect types of formula can lead to metabolic bone disease and problems with improper development. You need to stimulate the baby after every feeding or urine and stool backup will lead to bacterial build up in the gut and eventual death.I found a baby squirrel in my yard today and need to know how to care for it, It's eyes are still closed...
You need to get this baby to a wildlife rehabber in your area. It is free. Can call a vet who can refer you to one or they may take it. Also of note. Baby squirrels are often moved by the parent squirrels one at a time like cats move their young. So it may be fine mom just may be moving it. She will recognize its cries and it will hers. you could put in a box where you found it and hide and watch for a while to see if she comes to get it. Even if it fell she will come. If she does not the main thing you need to do is keep it warm. Or you can try to find nest and place back into it. She will not reject it thats a tale. I have done many times. But keep it warm and dry. Put it in a box with soft towels that are cotton that cant catch its little sharp nails. Put heating pad under box or tank. make sure it is very warm before you try to feed it. There are many websites that tell you what and when to fee. Pet stores sell the milk replacements. you will also need to stimulate it by rubbing its tummy and private areas with a tissue to get it to go potty. This is important. The best chance it has is a rehabber or a vet.It is probably about 1-2 weeks old. need formula every 2-3 hours for a total of 6-8 feedings a day. No need to feed at night unless baby is critical. Feed-Esbilac ppowder and 2 parts water. When eyes open offer richer formula by slowly transitionng to Multi-Milk powder and formula. To wean use rodent chow, monkey chow and natural diet. Can be released when eats on own and shows it can find food on its own. Should be not very comfy around humans and afraid of other animals except its own. Can get these foods at petstores with handfeeding bottles. But please try vet or rehabber. Good luck to you and thanks for trying.
Baby squirrels are pretty easy to raise. You can get formula at the feed store. It is a universal formula for kittens and puppies and other babies. If it gets diarrhea give it pedialite. They are so much fun to raise. I use an eye dropper until they get older then use a bottle.
Trust me, the mom will reclaim it. Just put it near a tree, put down something warm for it to snuggle in and the mom will come get it. It's happened a few times in my yard and the mother never abandoned her baby.
http://www.mary.cc/squirrels/foundababy.鈥?/a>
http://www.squirrels.org/raising.html
Those are sites about squirrls. You can keep him if youd like. Feed him a formula listed above. and Keep hoim warm....
The best thing you can do is contact a vet or a wildlife resources agent. There is probably little you can do for it given how young and fragile it is, but I would seek advice from someone who knows animals and wildlife.
Take it to Project Wildlife, they'll know what to do. They take in wild animals that are sick, injured, or can't take care of themselfs. Try googling it and find the closest location to where you live. Best of luck! :-)
Try contacting the local ASPCA about this.
- - -
Call your local ASPCA:
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer
Check out this website
/www.orphanedwildlifecare.com
How to cach a squirrel without killing it?
and i do not wanna call the pest cantrol and make a big deal and i also do not have a trap so any ideasHow to cach a squirrel without killing it?
Not a very good pet. It will bite and claw the hell out of you!How to cach a squirrel without killing it?
It's a wild animal, you are not going to keep it as a pet
All you can do is imprison it in a cage and let it live an extremely shortened life
Wild squirrels do not do well in captivity I have seen them die within a day or two just from the stress, if they even survive the in itial sound of the trap slamming shut
Get a Havahart and some peanut butter and a $1 bag of roasted peanut
Smwer PB on the trigger plate and toss a few (not the whole bag) peanuts around with a few leading to the tap
Then either take the thing a mile from the house and let it go or drown it
Either would be more merciful than playing Dr Doolittle
It is in no way the responsibility of animal control to come take care of home owner's vermin
Salt does not make squirrels or any other animal human friendly
Squirrels are one of the easiest animals to trap
My neighbor has this trap, it's a metal wire like cage and when the squirrel goes in it the door shuts behind him so he can't get out. It's pretty cheap and it's totally humane, the squirrel doesn't get hurt at all, just make sure you get to him right away so he doesnt die of thurst or starvation. To lure him in you can put pieces of bread with peanutbutter on them and line them up so they lead him to the cage and put a few in their so he's tempted to go in. Just make sure theres no little kids around because my neighbor's grandson was about 3 at the time and he used to find the bread and eat it off of the grass before the squirrels got to it hahaa
buy a cat trap and put food inside. once it steps inside the door will close and trap him inside. then you can take it and release it with the release door on the back. if you do not want to buy one then rent one at a local animal shelter or store. It will save you money doing this rather then calling out pest control and the squirrel will not be killed.
Well without a live trap it will be very hard! They are smart little critters. There are some at Cabelas that are very reasonable. Here is a link to their web site. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/common鈥?/a>
If you don't want to buy a trap maybe ask some friends and family if they know of anyone that has one to borrow. Good Luck!
Squirrels make poor pets. They claw and bite. They can carry rabies. It may be illegal to keep a squirrel as a pet in your state. Just sit outside and enjoy watching him. Or if he is causing problems in the yard and it is legal where you are at, shoot it and eat it.
Buy a trap at the local hardware store or either call Pest Control. It will NOT be a big deal because it is THEIR JOB.
Before anything, what are you going to do with them?
Added--- WILD animals are WILD.. they do NOT make good pets.
You don't want to keep one as a pet.
They are solitary in the wild, and are not 'wired'
to be 'social' as are most pets.
They are nasty little creatures and get more
aggressive as they age.
You WILL be bitten.
Unless you are a cat, you will need to go buy or borrow a box trap of some kind. Call animal control it is their job, would you not call the fire department so as to avoid a ';big deal';?
Ever heard of a trap?
A lot of animal control departments will have traps that they can loan you. It's not a ';big deal';, that's their job. Give them a call.
I would suggest getting a baby squirrel if you want it as a pet. A big one will probable chew out, but you can catch one with a trap.
make a trail of food if its inside...other than that go buy a trap from a store and set it up.
hav-a-hart trap
or have-a-heart trap.
as around until you find a friend that has one.
Use flash bang grenades.
Snare Trap.
mothballs they hate the smell.
put some food in a cage then pull out the stick to trap him.
try a nut trap
sprinkle salt on it's tale. it will slow it down and make it ';human- friendly';. It works for rabbits. not sure about squirrels though.
Not a very good pet. It will bite and claw the hell out of you!How to cach a squirrel without killing it?
It's a wild animal, you are not going to keep it as a pet
All you can do is imprison it in a cage and let it live an extremely shortened life
Wild squirrels do not do well in captivity I have seen them die within a day or two just from the stress, if they even survive the in itial sound of the trap slamming shut
Get a Havahart and some peanut butter and a $1 bag of roasted peanut
Smwer PB on the trigger plate and toss a few (not the whole bag) peanuts around with a few leading to the tap
Then either take the thing a mile from the house and let it go or drown it
Either would be more merciful than playing Dr Doolittle
It is in no way the responsibility of animal control to come take care of home owner's vermin
Salt does not make squirrels or any other animal human friendly
Squirrels are one of the easiest animals to trap
My neighbor has this trap, it's a metal wire like cage and when the squirrel goes in it the door shuts behind him so he can't get out. It's pretty cheap and it's totally humane, the squirrel doesn't get hurt at all, just make sure you get to him right away so he doesnt die of thurst or starvation. To lure him in you can put pieces of bread with peanutbutter on them and line them up so they lead him to the cage and put a few in their so he's tempted to go in. Just make sure theres no little kids around because my neighbor's grandson was about 3 at the time and he used to find the bread and eat it off of the grass before the squirrels got to it hahaa
buy a cat trap and put food inside. once it steps inside the door will close and trap him inside. then you can take it and release it with the release door on the back. if you do not want to buy one then rent one at a local animal shelter or store. It will save you money doing this rather then calling out pest control and the squirrel will not be killed.
Well without a live trap it will be very hard! They are smart little critters. There are some at Cabelas that are very reasonable. Here is a link to their web site. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/common鈥?/a>
If you don't want to buy a trap maybe ask some friends and family if they know of anyone that has one to borrow. Good Luck!
Squirrels make poor pets. They claw and bite. They can carry rabies. It may be illegal to keep a squirrel as a pet in your state. Just sit outside and enjoy watching him. Or if he is causing problems in the yard and it is legal where you are at, shoot it and eat it.
Buy a trap at the local hardware store or either call Pest Control. It will NOT be a big deal because it is THEIR JOB.
Before anything, what are you going to do with them?
Added--- WILD animals are WILD.. they do NOT make good pets.
You don't want to keep one as a pet.
They are solitary in the wild, and are not 'wired'
to be 'social' as are most pets.
They are nasty little creatures and get more
aggressive as they age.
You WILL be bitten.
Unless you are a cat, you will need to go buy or borrow a box trap of some kind. Call animal control it is their job, would you not call the fire department so as to avoid a ';big deal';?
Ever heard of a trap?
A lot of animal control departments will have traps that they can loan you. It's not a ';big deal';, that's their job. Give them a call.
I would suggest getting a baby squirrel if you want it as a pet. A big one will probable chew out, but you can catch one with a trap.
make a trail of food if its inside...other than that go buy a trap from a store and set it up.
hav-a-hart trap
or have-a-heart trap.
as around until you find a friend that has one.
Use flash bang grenades.
Snare Trap.
mothballs they hate the smell.
put some food in a cage then pull out the stick to trap him.
try a nut trap
sprinkle salt on it's tale. it will slow it down and make it ';human- friendly';. It works for rabbits. not sure about squirrels though.
What is the site with the funny cartoon funny squirrel videos?
plz help me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!What is the site with the funny cartoon funny squirrel videos?
as he said. ^.^ foamythesquirrel.comWhat is the site with the funny cartoon funny squirrel videos?
foamythesquirrel.com
as he said. ^.^ foamythesquirrel.comWhat is the site with the funny cartoon funny squirrel videos?
foamythesquirrel.com
Monday, May 10, 2010
Would you play a game of Darts with a Squirrel with a Suit & Hat on?
Is the Squirrel with suit %26amp; hat on will stand in front of the dartboard? Come on, let's make the game more exciting! :)Would you play a game of Darts with a Squirrel with a Suit %26amp; Hat on?
Only if the squirrel throws blindfolded. I heard they are really good!
http://blindsquirreldarts.net/images/BSD鈥?/a>Would you play a game of Darts with a Squirrel with a Suit %26amp; Hat on?
It would be mine and troll man pleasure to play a game of darts with a squirrel with suit %26amp; a hat on. Thanks for the invite.
Yes I would though I have terrible hand and eye corrdanation so the squirrel better watch out... or better yet the wall better watch out... because I might miss the dart board
I would do anything with you scooter. ESPECIALLY play darts.
If it were one of those tiny, squirrel sized dart boards, he would clean up.
Probably not. He'd no doubt end up hitting me in the ankle with a dart since he can't throw very high.
Yeppers!! :]
only if I can throw the darts and he can hold the board.
No thank you
every day
Sure but I would never play with a naked gecko
Yes, and I'd probably win!!!
Are you a dart ';shark?';
Sure why not. :D
YES
Yes i would
Why wouldn't I?
yes i would
Only if the squirrel throws blindfolded. I heard they are really good!
http://blindsquirreldarts.net/images/BSD鈥?/a>Would you play a game of Darts with a Squirrel with a Suit %26amp; Hat on?
It would be mine and troll man pleasure to play a game of darts with a squirrel with suit %26amp; a hat on. Thanks for the invite.
Yes I would though I have terrible hand and eye corrdanation so the squirrel better watch out... or better yet the wall better watch out... because I might miss the dart board
I would do anything with you scooter. ESPECIALLY play darts.
If it were one of those tiny, squirrel sized dart boards, he would clean up.
Probably not. He'd no doubt end up hitting me in the ankle with a dart since he can't throw very high.
Yeppers!! :]
only if I can throw the darts and he can hold the board.
No thank you
every day
Sure but I would never play with a naked gecko
Yes, and I'd probably win!!!
Are you a dart ';shark?';
Sure why not. :D
YES
Yes i would
Why wouldn't I?
yes i would
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