Re: squirrel zapper

On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 20:12:19 -0400, "Tom Biasi"
<tombiasi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
>"Tom MacIntyre" <tom__macintyre@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>news:t1k8c1htm3aadu0f43j1fibc7q86v646p3@xxxxxxxxxx
>> On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 18:13:08 GMT, mxer1231232_at_yahoo_dot_com@xxxxxxx
>> (atk123) wrote:
>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>Can anyone help me with making a device that will allow me to shock
>>>squirrels on my birdfeeder. Nothing lethel, just a little jolt that would
>>>keep them away. I found these instructions for making a toy shocker, but
>>>can't figure out the wiring. Can anyone help me with this?
>>
>> One question...why do you want to do this? Squirrels and birds
>> co-exist in nature, sharing some food choices. Why do you want to
>> artificially alter this?
>>
>> We go for nature walks most weekends, and we see many squirrels and
>> birds, and we put out food for them. I just question why you have a
>> hate on for the squirrels. Are they not a beautiful part of nature
>> just like birds?
>>
>> Tom
>
>Not to start an off topic flame war but those who feed wild animals are not
>helping them at all.
>

Well, Tom...when the Department of Wildlife puts up a sign saying I
shouldn't feed them, I'll discontinue the practice, but until then,
the family and I will continue to enjoy ourselves in this way.

How does your statement (which I disagree with) relate to bird
feeders?

Tom
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