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Title: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: jimiam on February 28, 2011, 04:30:43 PM
 In an attempt to keep unwanted critters from my main bird feeders I recently built this. The wrens and chickadees use it also, but I built it for the squirrels. Seems to be working, they act as though they love it!

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Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: JudyB on February 28, 2011, 06:54:55 PM
How cute!  Great idea! 
Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: Jeanne Lee on March 01, 2011, 09:48:41 AM
That's really clever, Jim.   ;)
Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: jimiam on March 01, 2011, 02:15:51 PM
Quote from: Jeanne Lee on March 01, 2011, 09:48:41 AM
That's really clever, Jim.   ;)
Quote from: JudyB on February 28, 2011, 06:54:55 PM
How cute!  Great idea! 

Thanks ladies. I thought someone might get a kick from it. I've wanted to build one since first seeing it. Glad I did as it's fun watching the squirrels use it.
Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: juanital on March 14, 2011, 10:53:22 AM
What a fun idea! cozy warm in the winter, too!
Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: Pat on March 14, 2011, 12:53:53 PM
Strange...

I don't see a photo in your post, Jim.

Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: RuthV on March 14, 2011, 01:17:16 PM
Me either!  It was there last time I came in! It's dropped into cyberspace!   :D
Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: JudyB on March 14, 2011, 01:24:27 PM
That is strange...I do see it! 

I have asked John to build me one of these.  It would be fun to have!
Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: Pat on March 14, 2011, 03:20:44 PM
It's there for me now.   ::)
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Post by: buddywoods on March 14, 2011, 05:11:06 PM
Great idea, look like the squirrel is happy with your idea!
Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: Pat on March 14, 2011, 05:44:59 PM
I like this so much!  I could use two of them, Jim!
Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: JudyB on March 14, 2011, 05:51:06 PM
Pat I guess John will be busy!
Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: jimiam on March 15, 2011, 11:38:39 AM
 Sorry about being so intermittent with my replies. I've really been wrestling with my blood sugar the last few weeks. Really
glad you like the feeder though.  It is a delight watching the squirrels use it. I've also seen wrens and chickadees inside mine.      They are quite easy to build. My most difficult task was finding a 1 gallon glass jar. Apart from that it only requires 1 six foot      length of a 1x6 board. If anyone is interested here's a link to the instructions.

   http://www.birdsandblooms.com/Birds/Simple-Squirrel-Feeder-

   
Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: JudyB on March 15, 2011, 12:29:23 PM
JIm I understand the problem with blood sugar.  Do you walk?  I know that helped John's mother and helps John keepthe blood sugar at acceptable levels.  Before I knew the relationship about walking and sugar levels a man we drovew with quit the company because they didn't give him enough time to walk.  I didn't know how important this was to diabetic problems.
Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: Pat on March 15, 2011, 01:01:41 PM
Thanks for the plans, Jim.

I'm really sorry about your blood sugar though.  Hope you get that under control.  I'll be praying for you with regard to this.  :)
Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: jimiam on March 15, 2011, 09:02:49 PM
 Thanks Judy and Pat. The sugar levels seem to be coming down slowly now (upper 200's-lower 300's) so at least they are getting to a manageable point. If I can keep up the exercise and diet all should go well. Of course like each of us, I have a very powerful friend who leads the battle.
Title: Re: Do it yourself Squirrel in a bottle
Post by: JudyB on March 15, 2011, 09:08:48 PM
Good!