I feel the same way, @apolymask. These squirrels have been with us for a very long time - it's kind of a cool feeling when you earn their trust and affection. I admit, I am a push over...but I do feed them a lot of fruit, too - they love strawberries, watermelon and apples. If you read the other Backyard Antics, you'll kind of get an idea of the history here - I almost vowed off of feeding them but a little baby squirrel changed that and 'here we are again'.

That's a good connection between ferrets and squirrels - similar personalities. Both make me laugh and both are nothing but trouble ;) Love them!