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[Ishrub]

I had to go back and see what the title and OP was talking about after all that squirrel talk. The ultimate thread Jack, kudos guys.

All I have to add is, I’m sure I’ve ate nasty worse than squirrels.

US thread jack, never............did you see that squirrel?
Back to things mechanical then

Scientists make a real-life mechanical squirrel

This one is just barely related to World of Warcraft, but it's just too good to pass up: behold, Engineers of all races. Our real-life scientists are working on your favorite companion. Animal behavior scientists at Hampshire College have created a real-life mechanical squirrel.And "Rocky," as...

www.engadget.com

 

[Dr.D]

US thread jack, never............did you see that squirrel?
Back to things mechanical then

Scientists make a real-life mechanical squirrel

This one is just barely related to World of Warcraft, but it's just too good to pass up: behold, Engineers of all races. Our real-life scientists are working on your favorite companion. Animal behavior scientists at Hampshire College have created a real-life mechanical squirrel.And "Rocky," as...

www.engadget.com

If any gravy comes out of the back of that critter I ain’t eating it.

 

[mexican]

What was this thread about? you bunch of thread hackers

 

[EasTexRIII]

I have eaten rabbits being younger in Poland of course but to be honest that would be considered savage in the UK nowadays
And I'm genuinely interested in a squirrel since I would eat almost anything.
Have tried ostrich, an alligator and a kangaroo ( all in the UK so can't be sure they were real ;-( ) and would not mind to try a snake either
So no offence intended

I like Rabbit but squirrel is better…… except rabbit is a lot easier to skin

 

[EasTexRIII]

C'mon mate your the Bloody vet! You should get lots of opportunities for unusual animal meats!
Is he a real squirrel hunter or just disposing of his kid's other rodent pets in this inflationary age?

Anatomy of a squirrel 101 - scapulars, rib cages, all de-fleshed there on the plate in front of you!
What do you want........fingerprints GEEZ!

Pete, at my age my kids don’t have squirrels for pets. They have their own kids
BTW, it’s easier to trap squirrel than hunt them. Yea I’m getting lazy

 

[Ishrub]

Pete, at my age my kids don’t have squirrels for pets. They have their own kids
BTW, it’s easier to trap squirrel than hunt them. Yea I’m getting lazy

Pity your kids have grown up.
Plenty of lost opportunity for 'pet' rotation and their regular re-appearance as dinner.
The gourmand in you has lost out on Marmots, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, all rodents like squirrels or rats by another name!

 

[ArekDeBoss]

Pity your kids have grown up.
Plenty of lost opportunity for 'pet' rotation and their regular re-appearance as dinner.
The gourmand in you has lost out on Marmots, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, all rodents like squirrels or rats by another name!

Not much meat of the hamster haha

 

[ArekDeBoss]

Since I haven't tried the furry rat you are correct I should try it before I make judgements. Chicken of the trees? I think I would try it if called out and triple dog dared but I wouldn't go looking for it. What kind of wine goes with Squirrel?

Toilet wine? Haha

 

[Ishrub]

MMMMMMnnnnnnn! FURRY FUGU!

Food for thought.

Do squirrels carry Lyme disease?
Yep.
What is main natural reservoir for Lyme disease?
White footed mice
What eats acorns and are population dependant on their abaundance besides squirrels?
White footed mice

What animals get Lyme disease?
Dogs, horses and sometimes cattle can get Lyme disease.
White-tailed deer, mice, chipmunks, gray squirrels, opossums and raccoons can also be infected.

What animal is most likely to carry leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria.
The animals that commonly develop or spread leptospirosis include:

• Rodents.
• Raccoons.
• Opossums.
• Cattle.
• Swine.
• Dogs.
• Horses.
• Buffaloes.

Now for more happy news

What Could <i>Really</i> Happen If You Eat Rodent-Infected Food?

Nothing good, that's for sure.

www.grubstreet.com

 

[Ishrub]

Not much meat of the hamster haha

That is why it is handy if the kids have lots and don't even notice a few missing at dinner time.

Guinea pigs work better and is how they became domesticated in the Andes and literally live underfoot as secure members of the household until dinner!
Heaven on a Stick!

From Pets To Plates: Why More People Are Eating Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs are popular pets in the U.S., but in parts of South America, they're a delicacy. Some environmental and humanitarian groups are making a real push to encourage guinea pig farming as an eco-friendly alternative to beef. And the animals are also showing up in more U.S. restaurants.

www.npr.org

Guinea pig - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org