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Have a Chipmunk Friend

rms1954 — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:36:22 GMT

All summer I've been putting peanuts in the driveway for a chipmunk (I think there are two, but one is very skittish). Any way, as the weeks went by I started moving the little pile of peanuts closer to my fron steps, then up on the steps, and then the porch. Today he, Buddy as a names him, came right up next to me and put his little feet on my leg. I have him eating out of my hand too. He's so cute.

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Foxxee — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:51:19 GMT

So cute.

My father does this with squirrels. He gives them peanuts, too.

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ECBG — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:54:13 GMT

How adorable!

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Mistreatedbycs — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:06:01 GMT

@rms1954

You can have mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They eat the asphalt and dig holes to get into the garage.

They do more damage that you can imagine.

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on the bay — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:19:33 GMT

Oh my gosh @rms1954 !

I a so envious becaue I have a chipmonk who I call my friend-but he also is very skittish and I don't think he thinks I am his friend. When I see him I always say-"HI! You are so cute and handsome! I love you!"

and he probably hopes I will stop noticing him and skitters away.

But one day I was sitting in my chair and looked down and he was right at the side of my chair looking up at me just staring. I was thrilled but I think he may not have expected me to be there.

Anyway I am glad for you that you have made a chipmonk friend. It is a thrill isn't it to have a wild animal friend.

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luvzchiz — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:21:38 GMT

@rms1954 Bless you for taking care of him.

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rms1954 — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:22:06 GMT

@on the bay Get some peanuts ... he'll soon be your friend

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rms1954 — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:23:51 GMT

I worry if I don't see him for a couple days. He fills his little cheeks so full of the nuts and off he goes to stockpile them. Then he returns for more

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judianne — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:30:26 GMT

I live trap the chipmunks around my house. , they are very destructive , chew holes in everything , garden hoses , cedar deck , wires , l even had one get into my basement through the dryer vent , what a mess ! I bring them to a park and let them go . They are territorial so if you catch a couple , there won't be any for a while .

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Etoile308 — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:51:14 GMT

I would have kept moving the peanuts further and further away from the house.

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pitdakota — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 03:24:20 GMT

@rms1954, can I send Theodore and Alvin to you? They are cute, but they have caused havoc with my plants.

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DiAnne — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:48:43 GMT

They tear up the pots on my patio to bury the peanuts some neighbor puts out for them. Don't ever let one get in your house - that is a nightmare!

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godi — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:46:49 GMT

So sweet. ❤️

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goldensrbest — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:25:32 GMT

I have many little chipmunks here,last year a bumper crop of them, they are cute,but they sure dig many holes!!

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maximillian — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:13:35 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs

We have had chipmunks in our yard. One of our dogs barks at them and they leave. However, this summer we have had a non-poisonous, large Black Snake in the yard. Now we only have one surviving chipmunk. Get a snake and let nature take its course. By the way, I do think chipmunks are cute and fun to watch, but my husband hates them because as you state, chipmunks can do a lot of property damage. So, my husband is glad to have the snake around!

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riley1 — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:03:08 GMT

@rms1954 - I'm so jealous. When I lived in NJ we had the cutest chipmunks running all around. Where I live now we have none. Maybe on my next trip I should bring a couple back with me, just kidding.

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RedTop — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:59:26 GMT

Ground squirrels are cute and fun to watch, but having been involved with a squirrel invasion in my grandmothers house, I assure you they are extremely destructive.

And it all started because my Papaw started feeding them peanuts. It was so cute to watch him whistle and several of them come running to the porch. The squirrels went from taking peanuts off the porch rail in front of his chair, to taking them from his hand and from his pocket. It was cute, and us grandkids thought our Papaw was the greatest squirrel tamer ever!

But 10 years later, Papaw died, and Mamaw wasn't interested in continuing his hobby of feeding squirrels. However, there were MANY squirrels nearby that still expected their daily handout of peanuts, and if no one was on the porch to hand them out, the squirrels chewed their way inside the house to get their treat.

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chickenbutt — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:37:09 GMT

Awww, you are so lucky! I would love that.

I haven't seen chipmunks on my property but, over the years, squirrels. Haven't seen them since earlier this year so I hope they are ok. They sure do love the peanuts!

The little mousies outside also love the peanuts so I always put a bunch out for them and the Scrub Jays also love them. Those little squawkers come around as soon as they hear me out there.

I used to get these great unsalted, raw peanuts on Amazon, on auto-delivery, and they stopped having them. So bummed! I have to buy them at the grocery store now (but they only have the roasted ones), and they cost more.

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bonnie f — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:44:14 GMT

omg!!! love this!! i have always loved chipmunks.. they're so cute.. my mom has them at her house, but the suckers are soooooo fast lol. absolutely adorable!!

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Porcelain — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:15:33 GMT

If he forgets his manners you can start putting the treats farther away from the house. I am glad you've made friends with Buddy, @rms1954.