Critters in the engine bay!

[solarsvx]

cigar thats a hilarous idea,, i abought fell out of my seat.

[CigarJohnny]

Originally posted by solarsvx
cigar thats a hilarous idea,, i abought fell out of my seat.

Thanks! Humorous but immensely practical at the same time, no? I've seen critters eat tinfoil like it was candy.

[Uncamitzi]

Originally posted by CigarJohnny
To get back to the original topic of critters under the hood (no, not crabs), here's a thought that just popped into my head...

How about getting one of those cheap motion detector switches (car alarm shop?) and put it under the hood where the critters live and wire it to the horn? Critter pops in and HONK!...he deposits more critter poop then high tails it outta there. After a couple of times with that he should definitely give up. And you will have the satisfaction of knowing when you scare the fleas off of him. You could wire up a quick switch to kill it when working under the hood or just driving about.

stepping out of character and going back on topic... is uncamitzi!!

We have used mothballs (stop that!) to rid an attic of raccoons.
Seems Kritters don't like the Naptha....!!
it works.

[CigarJohnny]

Originally posted by Uncamitzi


stepping out of character and going back on topic... is uncamitzi!!

We have used mothballs (stop that!) to rid an attic of raccoons.
Seems Kritters don't like the Naptha....!!
it works.

But wouldn't that get rid of one problem and attract another? Sure the little critters like squirrels would vamoose but what would you do with all the grandmas (they love mothballs) under the hood that it would attract? Seems to solve one problem while creating another larger, more dangerous and messy one.

[Uncamitzi]

You guys just won't let me say on topic... you went right from Raccoons to Euthanasia !!!!

[mattski]

Originally posted by Uncamitzi


We have used mothballs (stop that!) to rid an attic of raccoons.
Seems Kritters don't like the Naptha....!!
it works.

Mitch, thanks for what is so far the most promising and simple suggestion. I will give that a try.

To all others, glad to see y'all had fun with my predicament. If I ever have any problems with gerbils I know where not to seek advice.

Matt

[Andy]

---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.07

Title: Louisiana Creole Squirrel
Categories: RaceNet, Wild, Creole, Game, Squirrel
Servings: 4

1 Cleaned squirrel(3lb) 1 ts Browning sauce
1 ts Salt 1 cn Mushrooms,drained(8oz)
1 ts Black pepper 1 tb Butter or margarine,melted
1/2 ts Cayenne pepper 1 tb Parsley,minced
1/4 c Onion,chopped 2 tb Green bell pepper,minced
3 Garlic cloves,minced 2 tb Green onions,chopped
2 tb White vinegar 2/3 c White wine,dry

1. Dry squirrel and place in bowl.

2. Combine salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion, garlic and vinegar;
pour over squirrel, turning pieces to coat.

3. Cover bowl and marinade overnight in refrigerator.

4. Transfer squirrel and marinade to well-greased baking dish.

5. Bake in preheated 450'F. oven 1 hour.

6. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over squirrel.

7. Bake 30 to 45 minutes longer, until squirrel is fork-tender.

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---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.07

Title: SQUIRREL CAKE (HASEN KUCKA)
Categories: RaceNet, Wild, Penndutch, Game, Squirrel
Servings: 1

1 Squirrel 1 1/2 tb Flour
1 *potato filling recipe Salt & pepper
1/2 c Broth **

** "Use broth in which squirrel is cooked". The recipe didn't specify, but
I assume that the squirrel is to be boiled. Cook the squirrel until tender,
separate meat from the bones and cut into small pieces. Butter a casserole
and put a layer of the potato filling in the bottom, then a layer of meat;
add 1 Tbsp of sauce (made by combining the flour and water), seasoning, and
continue until dish is filled. Bake at 350-F until brown (about 25
minutes). Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary
Arts Press, 1936.

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---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v7.07

Title: Squirrel Fried
Categories: RaceNet, Wild, Squirrel, Game
Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS: Salt and pepper
1 Squirrel, cleaned cut into 1 Onion, sliced
-pieces 1/4 c Flour
Cooking oil

DIRECTIONS: If it is a young squirrel, proceed with recipe. A older tougher
squirrel should be boiled in saltwater until tender. Lightly brown onions
in cooking oil. Dredge squirrel pieces in flour. salt and pepper. Put in
hot skillet with oil and onions and cook until brown on both sides. Remove
meat from skillet and make gravy by sprinkling a tbs of flour from dredging
in oil. Cook until brown. At 1 1/2 cups water, return squirrel to mixture
and cook slowly until gravy thickens.

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Title: Squirrel Curry
Categories: RaceNet, Wild, Squirrel, Game
Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS: 1 Young squirrels, cut into
1 Stick of butter or Pieces
Margarine. melted 1/2 c Flour
1 Onion, chopped 1 Tart apple, chopped
1 c Chicken broth 2 c Sour cream
1 tb Curry powder 2 ts Orange peel, grated

DIRECTIONS: Brush squirrel pieces with melted butter. Dredge in flour. Salt
and pepper pieces. Bake on rack, turning at least one, until squirrel is
tender. Cool and debone squirrel.

Saute onion and apple in remaining butter or margarine. Add 1/4 cup of
flour. Stirring until lumps are smoothed out. At chicken broth and sour
cream slowly, stirring constantly. Simmer over well heat until blended. Add
lemon peel, curry powder, deboned squirrel and heat thoroughly. Serve over
rice.

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Title: Squirrel Fried No. 2
Categories: RaceNet, Wild, Squirrel, Game
Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS: Salt
1 Squirrel, cut into pieces 1/4 c Flour per squirrel
3 Peppercorns per squirrel 3/16 Stick butter
1 Bay leaf per squirrel

DIRECTIONS: Simmer squirrel pieces in salted water with peppercorns and bay
leaves until tender. Dry pieces and dredge in flour.Fry under medium heat
in butter until brown on all sides.

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Originally posted by mattski

If I ever have any problems with gerbils I know where not to seek advice.

Matt

...hehe... there's eyes in there.

[CigarJohnny]

Originally posted by Boone


...hehe... there's eyes in there.

oh, gawd...LOL

[Mr. Pockets]

Originally posted by mattski


Mitch, thanks for what is so far the most promising and simple suggestion. I will give that a try.

To all others, glad to see y'all had fun with my predicament. If I ever have any problems with gerbils I know where not to seek advice.

Matt

I get critters under my hood in the winter, too. There's some horrid cookie-monster-blue shag carpeting in my garage, and when I do my spring work on the SVX, I find piles of the fibers crammed in the nooks and crannies of my engine.

I plan on filling my entire engine bay with Great Stuff to solve the problem.

[oab_au]

We don't have your type of critters here, but we do have jumping, running, chewing things that like to make, under the bonnet, home.
I found that leaving the hood up in the garage, changes that homely, warm spot, to an open, cold and uninviting wilderness.

They move out to behind the water heater.

Harvey.
P.s. now the mud wasps, fill all the available holes.

[Uncamitzi]

Originally posted by oab_au
We don't have your type of critters here, but we do have jumping, running, chewing things that like to make, under the bonnet, home.
I found that leaving the hood up in the garage, changes that homely, warm spot, to an open, cold and uninviting wilderness.

They move out to behind the water heater.

Harvey.
P.s. now the mud wasps, fill all the available holes.

Harvey... the mothballs(cut that out!) keep the wasps down in numbers too!!

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by Uncamitzi


Harvey... the mothballs(cut that out!) keep the wasps down in numbers too!!

Snakes absolutely abhor mothballs. One wonders how you get those moth's little legs apart.

[Uncamitzi]

Originally posted by Aredubjay


Snakes absolutely abhor mothballs. One wonders how you get those moth's little legs apart.

Now, I was SO trying not to go there ....

[ensteele]

Could the squirrel recipies be used with gerbils? They are about the same size, but are not as tough.