Our lettuce was disappearing so we set up a camera to capture the culprit.
VIDEO: Lettuce Thieves
Our lettuce was disappearing so we set up a camera to capture the culprit.
Our lettuce was disappearing so we set up a camera to capture the culprit.
Our lettuce was disappearing so we set up a camera to capture the culprit.
I expected rabbits!
Oh man this video has ruined my morning ๐ My neighbor has been feeding the squirrels around here nuts but just moved out. So I really hope these little guys dont start coming after my lettuce ๐ Maybe you have a special lettuce eating squirrel near you ๐ Thanks for sharing ๐ Worst come to worst I know someone with a great squirrel stew recipe ๐
Oh yes, lettuce, tomato, bell peppers, they will feast on most anything in the garden. They do in mine. I will have toย develop taste for stewed squirrel:-)ย or even better, Rex will love braised squirrel, I can save on dog food ๐
Good video! Well captured! I hope you used some cayenne pepper to prevent this from happening again! Thumbs UP#11
Hi. Came to your channel from Bobblehead Homestead and really enjoyed this video.
I saw in the comments, someone suggesting the use of cayenne pepper. This can be cruel to the squirrels.
Here is a quote (about bird feeding, not lettuce eating; quite long – sorry) that I found at http://www.njaudubon.org/SectionNatureNotes/SuburbanSurvivalGuides/SquirrelsatYourBirdFeeder.aspx (near the very bottom of the page)
On the topic of discouraging squirrels by manipulating what you feed, one thing that has no place in bird feeding is the use of any of the hot pepper products currently available. These use capsaicin, the concentrated substance that makes peppers hot, to inflict pain on the squirrels, thereby discouraging them from using your feeders. That in itself is reason enough not to use them. However, while it is true that birds' tongues lack the taste receptors to feel the heat, it does not mean that it would not be incredibly painful if they got it in their eyes. Also, the possibility of capsaicin having serious effects on their gastro-intestinal system exists as well. These products can also be hazardous to human beings. Those with any kind of upper respiratory ailment could suffer from inhaling of these products. Also children, who as we all know stick their hands in their mouths or eyes readily, could be seriously hurt. Stay away from these products, they have no place in bird feeding.
Oh no they didn't. Thanks for sharing.