Tuesday, May 6, 2025

T Stands for Rocky vs CJ



If you've followed my How Does Your Garden Grow posts the past couple of weeks, you know I've been having a duel with Rocky the squirrel. Above is the new feeder that he chewed through to get at the seed.

Fortunately, he chewed in such a way that he didn't destroy the perch, opening, or the bottom of the feeder. The pieces were easily found on the ground. I was able to glue the perch and bottom using E6000 low odor glue.

I had a sip of tea before I began gluing the pieces parts together.


I also relocated the bird feeder in the middle of the front yard, a good distance from the wishing well.


Good as new, I hope. Waiting for 48 hours to pass before I hang the feeder outside. Hopefully, the glue will be strong enough to hold the bottom perch for the birds and be able to withstand the weather.


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17 comments:

  1. I'm glad you could fix your feeder. Hopefully Rocky will appreciate your effort and not ruin this one. Happy T day CJ.

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  2. I am sorry, but this made me laugh!! "Eye of the Tiger" or Dean Winchester come to mind, the latter was referred to as squirrel in a meme! Happy T-Day!

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    1. Eye of the Tiger as only Dean could perform it.

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  3. E6000 is a lifesaver. The only thing I found it didn't work on was pot metal. You and Rocky. Which one of you will last the longest? Thanks for sharing your tea and your repair with us for T this Tuesday, dear CJ.

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  4. Squirrels are really rascals, so determined to get to the bird seed. But who can blame them?

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    1. I don't blame them. I don't mind feeding them. I toss a generous amount of seed on the ground for the ground feeders. I just wish they wouldn't destroy the bird feeder

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  5. I wonder what strategy the squirrel is planning now?

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  6. Have you seen the bird feeders that 'twirl' the squirrel around so he can't get to the seeds? That would be worth it just for the amusement factor!
    https://www.royalebasic.com/products/squirrel-proof-bird-feeder-1?currency=USD&variant=49787619246360&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=6f8897cbc9e4&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22239733372&gbraid=0AAAAA-IG3fjXDWqytnxlwXRu2uLdgWTB7&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ubABhDIARIsAHMighZYSPya_Wk1wgZDKMerCmQ9DnlrK-xAApkQk_k24HpqdFI1pM2o8tYaAmVfEALw_wcB

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  7. Those pesky squirrels! They are a menace and very determined - good luck! Happy T Day!

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  8. no joke, do you have flying squirrel out there ? if so, me thinks you’re gonna lose the battle πŸ™€πŸΎπŸ¦‹‼️

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    1. I don't think he's a genuine flying squirrel. He's just an Olympic long jumper

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  9. Squirrels!!!
    I do enjoy seeing their antics when they visit the garden ... but is there such a thing as a squirrel proof feeder???
    I am pleased you seem to have fixed your feeder.

    All the best Jan

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