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Nine times out of ten bait used in the fenn tunnels or live catch cages are being taken before a squirrel can get a look in. I have tried peanuts, peanut spread, hazle nuts and sweet corn. I have spread it, hung it on wire and tried hiding it under leaves so not visible. I have put traps of different designs, on the floor and up in trees, made mesh size smaller and made entrance holes with flaps, but still I am met with no catches most of the time. Sometimes the fenn is gone off and empty or just stripped of bait and still set. I have seen great tits in them before I made entry harder, eat the food and depart unharmed. But the biggest culprit are mice, confirmed by leaving their droppings. I have caught two squirrels but there are still some more about, too near to the chickens. Not overrun but need to be kept in check. Any advice on my dillema ?
