How long can you leave the squirrel in the cage before transporting it else where?
789397
We recommend releasing an animal as soon as possible once it has been caught. We do not have a specific time frame for how long they can be contained.
789398
We have only used this cage to trap rabbits but try not to leave them in the cage for too long before relocating. They seem to get very stressed out, they scratch and chew on the cage attempting to escape. The longest we have left a rabbit in the cage is 3-4 hours.
789399
I have been setting this trap off and on since I bought it (about a year) and have yet to catch ANYTHING !!
1857877
Unfortunately it is difficult to transport. Not like a regular cage that folds down. I guess you could unscrew it and disassemble it. When we go out of town and my cousin watches our dogs for us, we just roll it out to our van and put the whole thing in. It does move easily it's just bulky. Aside from that it's great!!!
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My guess is that it would be quite difficult for them to get through as it is quite sturdy. I would imagine that it would take them a lot time to chew through if it was even possible. however the only way to guarantee that a squirrel won't get in is to have a metal container. It is air tight so they may not mess with it either way.
1635047
I also had the same question in my mind when I caught the squirrel. I used leather glove to hold cage by handle and used a stick to push on the catch. The squirrel pushed the door open when I used stick to release catch.
1100126
I haven't seen any squirrel injuries. as a matter of fact the smaller squirrels don't even open the lid. they slink inside of the opening (about a 3/4 inch gap). grab some corn and then race back out. I've also had some birds stick their heads inside this gap (blue jays) without any obvious injury or problem.
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I wouldn't advise it. I transported two African Grey's in two separate cages cross country for 6 consecutive 8-10 hour drives. Of course they stayed in the cages 24/7 for those 6 days. It's pretty tight quarters for any length of time unless your grey and amazon are always paired in the same cage and used to it.
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not too heavy- but it took them quite a while to find it, after about 2 months they finally figured it out - it does keep the squirrels away
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Hi... there are a couple of answers to your question. First, this model needs a pretty good sized rat to trip the mechanism. I had better luck with : Havahart X-Small Professional Style One-Door Animal Trap for Chipmunk, Squirrel, Rat, and Weasel - 0745... I caught several of varying sizes with this one. I also accidentily captured one of my favorite squirrels..he wasn't happy. I would keep the rat traps where the squirrels don't go if possible...AND make sure the squirrels have their own feeders so they are not tempted to go where the trap is. Interestingly, now that I've relocated around 9 rats, we haven't seen or heard them in close to a month...and there is never rat poop in the squirrel feeder anymore... it used to be there everyday. Hope that helps.
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Keep the stray cat in the cage for a few days to a few weeks. The cage is big enough for a large litter box, cardboard scratcher, bed, food, water, etc. I am using my cages for the same thing. I had to rescue some cats from an apartment after the owner went to jail. The cats are very comfortable in their cages. I cover the cage with a sheet, at least the top third, to provide extra security. You could use binder clips and wrap the bottom part also. When you feel the cat is ready, you can open one of the doors in case he wants to come out and visit with the other cat or cats. He can retreat to his cage if he is not comfortable. Some are going to be ready to come out sooner than others. Keep the stray cat in the cage for a few days to a few weeks. The cage is big enough for a large litter box, cardboard scratcher, bed, food, water, etc. I am using my cages for the same thing. I had to rescue some cats from an apartment after the owner went to jail. The cats are very comfortable in their cages. I cover the cage with a sheet, at least the top third, to provide extra security. You could use binder clips and wrap the bottom part also. When you feel the cat is ready, you can open one of the doors in case he wants to come out and visit with the other cat or cats. He can retreat... » Read More Keep the stray cat in the cage for a few days to a few weeks. The cage is big enough for a large litter box, cardboard scratcher, bed, food, water, etc. I am using my cages for the same thing. I had to rescue some cats from an apartment after the owner went to jail. The cats are very comfortable in their cages. I cover the cage with a sheet, at least the top third, to provide extra security. You could use binder clips and wrap the bottom part also. When you feel the cat is ready, you can open one of the doors in case he wants to come out and visit with the other cat or cats. He can retreat to his cage if he is not comfortable. Some are going to be ready to come out sooner than others. « Show Less
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70Randy, I have been trying to outwit squirrels for over 25 years! I don't feel this unit would keep food secure from squirrels. While airtight, I picture a squirrel figuring out the latch system in no time.
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There may be enough room but I wouldn't. You are going to want good circulation in the feeder to ensure you don't get any mold. Zero issues with squirrels or other nuisance birds. Highly recommend. Food went from lasting one to three days to almost a month.
1460728
If like where I live in California, you cannot capture and release the squirrels, the basin is to place the cage in, and drown the squirrels. I caught 26 squirrels and one rat in my backyard which is adjacent to open land.
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We have had this for a while and have not seen any trapped creatures. Baby squirrels can get in until they get too big but don't fit after a while.
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I would imagine it works for any squirrel as long as they want the bait you are offering. We use unsalted peanuts.No, they cannot escape, once in cage. We have captured multiple squirrels at once and safely relocated them.
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I used about a palm full of food inside of the cage, opposite end of the trap door. You dont want to put the food directly on the other end otherwise they will pull the food out. You need to give them a reason to go inside to grab the food. I did not have to cover the cage and I was able to move a family of 5 from my area. Haven't had any issues since.
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Try to secure it to a pole, stick or board and position it next to the tree. The squirrel's will figure out how to get to it. If it is touching the tree or within 12 inches, that should be good enough. Another alternative is to secure it to a board and use small cables to secure the board around the tree. A nearby wall would also work.
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It's painted green and is slick, so I would think they would have to hang upside down to climb out to the end. We have not seen any squirrels on ours because there is no food out there for them to eat.