"George.com" wrote in message
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"- Tom -" wrote in message
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"john adamson" wrote in message
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Large nest in the corner of shed
I have a large nest in the corner of my gareden shed, this is made of
all sorts of materials from my compost bin which is attatched to the
back. It is about two feet long by one foot high and one foot deep. I
dont want to disturb it as it might be a hedgehog in hibernation, but
then again it might be rats, in which case I would like to get rid.
Anyone got any sugestions?

Two points: one, it's *your* shed, not the freeloader's and two,
anything still in hibernation smaller than a bear needs to have its ass
kicked out of there. I like the pitchfork idea.
In the extreme, put its head on a pike as a warning to other
freeloaders.

Tom

or a gentle stirring with the pitchfork may be more humane. Just consider
how you would like your wife to rouse you from bed every morning and then
extend the same courtesy to the sleeping animal. A cup of tea and toast
may
not go amiss.

rob


Mmm, I'll forward your reply to my wife. The pitchfork thing - I got
that idea from her. Now I awaken early.

Tom