jamie7344 250 Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 Used to keep them as pets as a kid couldn't belive me eyes when u seen 1 in middle of some big open land in shrewsbury Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,157 Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, jamie7344 said: Used to keep them as pets as a kid couldn't belive me eyes when u seen 1 in middle of some big open land in shrewsbury If there's an established population and you start feeding them they become quite tame. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 2,315 Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 10 minutes ago, mackem said: Thanks, clothes maketh the man I had a weasle attack my feet while wearing flip-flops the other week so I decided on full toe-coverage Lol cracking pic mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,157 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 My kid just sent me this,Chipmunk in the Canadian Rockies. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaaark 10,693 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) Only time I've ever seen chipmunks, was at the Welsh hawking centre, Barry, South Wales, about 12-15ish years ago. They had a few pairs in a couple of enclosures. Couldn't believe the speed and agility on them. Make grey squirrels look a tad geriatric. Edited August 30, 2023 by shaaark 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,157 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Had them eating from my hands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaaark 10,693 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 45 minutes ago, mackem said: Had them eating from my hands. Ever tried a 'Bruce lee' on one, Mack? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,157 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, shaaark said: Ever tried a 'Bruce lee' on one, Mack? Never,I like themThey are nice little things,more colourful and less brash than squirrels,the local stores sell squirrel and gopher traps but no chipmunk traps,in general people like seeing them around,sometimes they run around your feet expecting to be fed.They are scared of squirrels and always back down. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaaark 10,693 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, mackem said: Never,I like themThey are nice little things,more colourful and less brash than squirrels,the local stores sell squirrel and gopher traps but no chipmunk traps,in general people like seeing them around,sometimes they run around your feet expecting to be fed.They are scared of squirrels and always back down. Yes, lovely little animals. I think I may have slightly confused you with my Bruce Lee question lol. All I meant was, have you ever been tempted to scruff one so quickly, it could barely blink before you'd got hold of it lol. Just a bit of jovial banter lol. Like you say, lovely little animals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,157 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, shaaark said: All I meant was, have you ever been tempted to scruff one so quickly, it could barely blink before you'd got hold of it lol. Come over (through the magic changing room) I will show you chipmunks as soon as you arrive,I will video and you can do it,they are as fast as lightening and would bite like rats,I used to hand catch rats as a kid,these don’t have a nice long tail to hold.I would have trapped them as a kid,but it’s nice nowadays just to watch them. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaaark 10,693 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, mackem said: Come over (through the magic changing room) I will show you chipmunks as soon as you arrive,I will video and you can do it,they are as fast as lightening and would bite like rats,I used to hand catch rats as a kid,these don’t have a nice long tail to hold.I would have trapped them as a kid,but it’s nice nowadays just to watch them. Like you say, Mack, I wouldn't want to hurt one. Plus, I fear I am definitely not as quick as I used to be!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,031 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Sometimes do it to the ducks outside the kitchen hatch get them feeding confidently then quickly grab one just for shits and giggles can’t upset them that much they are always back next day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Bakerboy 4,607 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 25 minutes ago, mackem said: Reminds me of my breakfast, the seeds not the fckn chipmunk 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,031 Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Bakerboy said: Reminds me of my breakfast, the seeds not the fckn chipmunk Thought you meant the chipolatas it was nibbling in the middle picture Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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