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83. OK here's what ya do

Sun Feb 9, 2014, 12:15 PM

Feb 2014

--we had this same problem and got advice--try this before going to the trouble of trapping:

Let him out in the room but close it off from other people and pets. DO NOT try to catch a squirrel unless you have heavy gloves and know what you're doing.

Trapped squirrels go towards lighted openings. So if you can make the room as dark as possible and illuminate an exit--(if you have an outside light on at night that works well). But otherwise--think dark vs light. They will run out of a spotlit door or window or opening with light beyond.

Worth a try.

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There is a squirrel in my chimney [View all] B2G Feb 2014 OP

This type of problem usually solves itself eventually... n/t PoliticAverse Feb 2014 #1

Oh the poor little "guy" etherealtruth Feb 2014 #2

I did B2G Feb 2014 #3

Ah sh*t! Sorry, I have nothing ...:-( etherealtruth Feb 2014 #5

Get some nuts on the roof near the chimney malaise Feb 2014 #6

Glenn Beck and Michelle Bachmann? NYC_SKP Feb 2014 #7

Thread winner malaise Feb 2014 #20

Lol! B2G Feb 2014 #22

Turn on your TV to Secret Squirrel Politicalboi Feb 2014 #53

Well we've established that he doesn't care for Vanderpump Rules B2G Feb 2014 #55

I guess I'd, if faced with the same situation, would confine the dogs in another room... Cooley Hurd Feb 2014 #4

No freaking way B2G Feb 2014 #8

That's meant to be a joke, right? TheCowsCameHome Feb 2014 #23

No. Not a joke. My comment is based on concern for the well-being of the "rat". Cooley Hurd Feb 2014 #36

While I am also 'concerned' for the furry little guy, B2G Feb 2014 #44

It actually is the best way to handle it Mojorabbit Feb 2014 #47

That's interesting snpsmom Feb 2014 #77

Must of been in there a good amount of time Mojorabbit Feb 2014 #78

The suffering phil89 Feb 2014 #86

Hey, I love animals B2G Feb 2014 #88

Better running loose inside your house than mine. Good luck. TheCowsCameHome Feb 2014 #56

I was doing the laundry and brought the basket back inthe house when a baby squirrel popped out. hollysmom Feb 2014 #48

That's a really sweet story! MoonRiver Feb 2014 #54

trust me, I was not looking after him, I wanted him out hollysmom Feb 2014 #62

Well, anyway, I'm glad he made it out OK. MoonRiver Feb 2014 #64

i know my neighbor trained a squirrel to eat from her hand unfortunately she died before this hollysmom Feb 2014 #65

I've never touched one, but love to see them frolicking close by. MoonRiver Feb 2014 #68

Here is a photo of one of the youngsters Mojorabbit Feb 2014 #79

AWWWWWW! MoonRiver Feb 2014 #82

Can you smoke him out? cherokeeprogressive Feb 2014 #9

The flue is closed B2G Feb 2014 #10

They're excellent climbers. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2014 #16

Is he too far down to climb his way out? Le Taz Hot Feb 2014 #11

Good time for a fire? sharp_stick Feb 2014 #12

'Don't try to grab him, he'll be a bitey little sucker' B2G Feb 2014 #25

That's what I was afraid of sharp_stick Feb 2014 #59

I would consider calling a chimney sweep. NYC_SKP Feb 2014 #13

chances are he can't climb back out by himself flamin lib Feb 2014 #14

Sounds like he's there to stay warm. Baitball Blogger Feb 2014 #15

Got a screen on your fireplace? The tight fitting type. tularetom Feb 2014 #17

A screen, which now has a very heavy basket in front of it B2G Feb 2014 #19

Put a big, easy to close box under the flue. Then open the flue. Fla Dem Feb 2014 #73

So it looks like I have 2 options B2G Feb 2014 #18

Do you have a rope you could drop from the Incitatus Feb 2014 #21

hope it doesn't get IN the house Kali Feb 2014 #24

If he DOES fall into the fireplace B2G Feb 2014 #28

sounds like you have him blocked with the screen. Kali Feb 2014 #38

It sounds like he's trying to bust his way out B2G Feb 2014 #26

He is terrified Beringia Feb 2014 #29

I am, and none of them are too attractive at the moment B2G Feb 2014 #32

I agree with you.. Timez Squarez Feb 2014 #35

I second the rope idea. Timez Squarez Feb 2014 #33

I agree, but that's not happening today B2G Feb 2014 #37

Since you have a secured place - here's another idea.. Timez Squarez Feb 2014 #41

North Carolina B2G Feb 2014 #42

OK here's what ya do marions ghost Feb 2014 #83

Gopher Vac? Gidney N Cloyd Feb 2014 #27

Duraflame log, .and open your windows... Historic NY Feb 2014 #30

I can't see how he can climb out nt B2G Feb 2014 #34

That is solution is cited as one NOT to do. Are_grits_groceries Feb 2014 #40

At least he didn't climb into a radon gas removal vent. NutmegYankee Feb 2014 #31

Here is a link to some advice: Are_grits_groceries Feb 2014 #39

Oh dear. MadrasT Feb 2014 #43

You could call a pest animal removal and control service. rdharma Feb 2014 #45

We had a mesh covering B2G Feb 2014 #46

Believe it or not, they love to chew through anything. Timez Squarez Feb 2014 #49

Don't call the police. BanzaiBonnie Feb 2014 #50

Best Fiasco ever! Vox Moi Feb 2014 #57

i remember that ep. lol Liberal_in_LA Feb 2014 #87

Seal off the room. Open a window. Open the flue and run out of the room? OregonBlue Feb 2014 #51

Use yahoo local search "critter control" or IdaBriggs Feb 2014 #52

Do you know how it got in? llmart Feb 2014 #58

Wait 3 days, then open damper and remove squirrel FarCenter Feb 2014 #60

Yeah but you gotta time that just right. KentuckyWoman Feb 2014 #81

Turns out... B2G Feb 2014 #89

Thick rope and he'll climb out. Coyotl Feb 2014 #61

the squirrel is probably hungry - you can usually borrow a have a heart cage from animal control hollysmom Feb 2014 #63

you will have to put the dogs in a room or something.... MFM008 Feb 2014 #66

Dogs nuts and Squirrel - dog is not amused... Jesus Malverde Feb 2014 #69

when we had a possum in the chimney Maeve Feb 2014 #67

It Beats Having.... Laxman Feb 2014 #70

Don't get nuts over it Boom Sound 416 Feb 2014 #71

Pepper spray, fog type.. spray in the air nearby - do not spray him directly!!! or just toss a grahamhgreen Feb 2014 #72

Don't know that one but hum a few bars for us. whistler162 Feb 2014 #74

Fire... Lost_Count Feb 2014 #75

If you can find someone that had old fashion thick burlap rope, drop it down bluestate10 Feb 2014 #76

I'll second the hav-a-hart suggestion renate Feb 2014 #80

Is there a Tractor Supply (tractorsupply.com) store in your area ? eppur_se_muova Feb 2014 #84

And Whatever You Do.... Laxman Feb 2014 #85

Here's what we did when an owl got stuck in our chimney. Faryn Balyncd Feb 2014 #90