Squirrel Proofing the Barn pt. 2 - This Job was Nuts

In case you missed it! Here’s Part 1 of Squirrel Proofing

   • Squirrel Proofing the Barn 🐿️ This Job was...  

Squirrels came back to the Barn and wanted to Nest in the Attic for the Winter Season. Last Winter when I was moving in I noticed a Nesting Squirrel with 3 babies in the attic, something I had to deal with for about 3 months, Squirrel running all over the outside walls of the Barn.
So I attempted to seal the attic space & squirrel proof the Barn. I was successful as a Squirrel was relentlessly trying to get back in the attic & I felt successful in keeping the squirrel out. However, the next day I heard chewing in the attic & noticed from the outside a squirrel was trying to chew its way outside.
So I had to get the squirrel out of the attic, say a quick prayer to the squirrel gods there are no more squirrels hiding in the attic, and seal it back up for a second time.

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AI summary

This video, titled "Relentless Squirrel vs Lazy Millenial - Battle for the Barn," chronicles the homeowner's ongoing struggle to squirrel-proof his barn attic after discovering a nesting squirrel and its babies during his move (0:19).

Initially, he sealed up the attic, but a squirrel relentlessly tried to re-enter (0:23-0:26). After hearing more chewing, he realized squirrels were still inside and attempting to chew their way out (1:11-1:18, 2:22-2:27). To humanely remove them, he opened up blocked sections where the squirrels were trying to escape and placed garlic, which squirrels dislike, to drive them out (2:09-2:18, 2:39-2:45). He eventually saw one squirrel leave and hoped it was the last one (4:15-4:17).

Towards the end of the video, the homeowner shares a brief tour of his DIY projects around the property, including a newly built fire pit and his organized woodpile (5:04-6:16). He also shows his black walnut foraging section (6:23-7:51).

Finally, he confirms that after about two nights, his barn appears to be squirrel-proofed, with no more scratching or chewing sounds (8:10-8:30). He expresses relief that the squirrel found a new home in the forest and that his barn is safe from potential damage (8:35-9:34).