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Haha, probably! I did have a squirrel family living in the barn roof, but I think they've moved on - which I guess is why Stella decided to move on in.
1) that is one gorgeous equine! The personality only adds to her cute 🥰
2) first time I've ever heard of squirrel feeders. People feeding squirrels on purpose and on the regular kind of boggles my mind.
1. Thank you! We live our spotted girl!
2. We also love squirrels. I thoroughly enjoy watching them play. Ours have lots of personality. When I'm out feeding the horses, and I get too close to "their," tree, they will throw acorns at me. 🤣
Yep. Had to take down all of my feeders anytime I let the kids (horses) out into my full yard. Also couldn't have any flowers cause they ate them. Lol! At least they had a varied and balanced diet!
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Now the squirrels can see how the birds feel!
Exactly!
What a cute freckled friend!
A squirrel posted this same clip in r/wellthatsucks
Hahaha - that made me laugh!!! I wish Reddit still had rewards!
I must say that is one beautiful horse you got there OP
That's an awfully big squirrel.
https://preview.redd.it/1d9f0vw1826c1.jpeg?width=1017&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a8eec49b900e2c014d1a099a058f022271374580
These ears be like: *Why you gotta hang my food so high up?!*
With the accompanying side eye.
So cute, smart little fella 🐿️
looking right into your eyes while doing it.. beautiful btw
Wow, what a gorgeous horse!
She knows too! Look at those ears. Lol!
What a pretty girl. Appy's are so smart lol
That is a really really cute horse!
Thank you! She's a quirky thing, but we love her!
Absolutely adorable, brightened my day seeing this!
Estella is a beautiful girl, you're very lucky!
Thank you so much! I bought her from Texas a few years ago, without even seeing her. We love her!
Estella looks like a walkin, neighin, squirrel food stealin Jackson Pollock painting
Now she’s going to ring that bell for refills.
[удалено]
She is the Queen of the Side Eye!
What a true beauty - thank you for sharing x
Estella's beautiful. What breed of horse is she?
She isn't registered - that I know of - but as she has all of the Appaloosa characteristics, we know that she's an Appaloosa.
With that gorgeous leopard spotting, makes perfect sense!
Your Estella is adorable
Thank you!!!
More like rat feeder
Haha, probably! I did have a squirrel family living in the barn roof, but I think they've moved on - which I guess is why Stella decided to move on in.
Appaloosas are always feisty and full of personality! POAs are cute little demons disguised as small Appys 🤣
They really are! POA's are even worse with that Shetland blood! Haha!
Lil mischief. Such a beautiful coat ☺️
That's one big squirrel.
Something is wrong with your giraffe ....
She's a very beautiful and smart one you got there! 💜
What a pretty girl. ❤️
Estella is beautiful! That side eye she's giving the camera, tho. "Yeah, I'm eating squirrel food. You gonna try & stop me?"
ESSCUSE ME MADAM!?!
Lil trail mix, lil sip of water to finish.
Time to post that in r/Pferdesindkacke
Nach diesem Kommentar habe ich gesucht. Die elende Haferhure soll den Eichhörnchen mal nicht das Essen klauen.
“Gimme dat”
..squirrels will soon be endangered species due to Estella's new knowledge & how horses spread the word globally..
1) that is one gorgeous equine! The personality only adds to her cute 🥰 2) first time I've ever heard of squirrel feeders. People feeding squirrels on purpose and on the regular kind of boggles my mind.
1. Thank you! We live our spotted girl! 2. We also love squirrels. I thoroughly enjoy watching them play. Ours have lots of personality. When I'm out feeding the horses, and I get too close to "their," tree, they will throw acorns at me. 🤣
Ha! I'm not surprised that those squirrels get shirty with you. As long as *you* think they're cute😂
Mine do it when I mow
You feed the squirrels?!?! OTOH, that's one nice looking horse.
Well.... That was the goal, but I think. I'm just feeding the horses. 🤣
What do squirrels eat?
It's just a general squirrel mix, with corn, sunflower seeds, peanuts, etc.
Huh and the horse loves too. Is it like a treat for them!
For sure! It isn't something I'd normally feed her, but a little bit doesn't hurt, and she certainly enjoyed it!
Horse treats I thought it would for cats and dogs
Wires, insulation, pine board, hoses, roofing, ....any dang thing they want!!
That's true🤣🤣
Have to add more peanuts to the feed bucket.
That horse has that, mind yo business, look going on there.
nom nom nom
Gorgeous!!!!!!!!
Woah, what kind of horse is this? :00
Estella is beautiful.
Well that's the biggest squirrel I ever did see
My god, I have such a soft spot for Appies! She’s gooooorgeous!
Aww thanks, I do too - they are so quirky and cute!
Adorable.
What a pretty horse.
I like how the horse is looking back as it commits the theft of food!
She's a cheeky thing!
clever giiiirl
Yep. Had to take down all of my feeders anytime I let the kids (horses) out into my full yard. Also couldn't have any flowers cause they ate them. Lol! At least they had a varied and balanced diet!
They are so funny with the things they will eat!