The Passionate Gardeners assistant (AKA Mike or my husband) has finally figured out one of the many reasons I have a strong dislike for the resident chipmunks. He too, has finally developed this strong dislike. It's taken him many years. Yes, the chippy is cute. But the damage he can do. One of the many in the yard, has dug a hole, I think to China, next to the foundation of the house. I'm worried that it will fill with rain water and somehow find that crack in the wall and flood the basement. The straw that finally broke the camels back you ask? The chipmunks have decided that the BIG bird feeder is filled for them. They climb up the pole and stuff their cheeks as full as they can, down the pole they go, to plant the seeds in the flower beds. We have alot of sunflowers coming up. The assistant has FINALLY noticed this and is tired of filling the feeder. The chipmunks have gone through a 50 pound bag of seed in 1 week. So, up goes the baffle. Time will tell. I hope this works and keeps them off the feeder. I think they have other thoughts in mind. I caught them chewing on the container that holds the seed. I wouldn't be surprised if they banded together with the gray squirrels and figured out a way.....
