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cksmithy

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3. We feed the squirrels and birds in our backyard.

Reply to Marthe48 (Reply #2)

Tue May 20, 2025, 05:07 PM

May 20

We have made squirrels highways for them to get from our roof top to our trees, and as an escape route from cats and our 100+ year old neighborhood foxes. We moved into our house in 1982 and the trees we have planted now provide plenty of shade and homes for birds and squirrels. We no longer have any dogs or outdoor cats. We take of our wildlife critters by trying to make the safe. We have used a fat rope too, for the squirrels, but as it started to degrade, they tore it to pieces to make their nests (dreys). Our squirrels prefer wood over rope for a quick get away. Your idea reminds me of the 70's and I think it would work, not harm any animals and look good.

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I thought of a project I can't do [View all] Marthe48 May 20 OP

I used to make cksmithy May 20 #1

I have friends who made or make macrame, other handwork Marthe48 May 20 #2

We feed the squirrels and birds in our backyard. cksmithy May 20 #3