So interesting. And succinct. Chipmunks are present, constantly scurrying across our patio and backyard, yet I never bothered to find out much about them. One (unusually) has been chucking (I now know) atop a discarded board leaning on our bbq - for hours, all morning! Surely the aerial predator is long gone…
10/11/22.......just today I learned my neighbors hate these adorable creatures. I seldom see them,..maybe once I saw one in my wooded backyard. My neighbor's hate them,....and they tell me chipmunks are destructive to their yards, and that they undermine patio stepping stones, they burrow under concrete garden ponds, and even damage in-ground swimming pools. I have never heard of so much rubbish. My neighbors were very unkind to me, when they found out I didn't share their hatred of this tiny creature. I love them and would never want to hurt them. I have never seen them damage anything in my yard.
@@coreybartlett9902 Lots of animals have damaged my house,...from my pets who clawed the woodwork, & peed on the hardwood floors, to raccoons & squirrels, who have gotten into my attic, damaged my shingles, & insulation. Yet, I don't hate them. Having children, you can imagine all the damage they do. From broken windows, furniture, valuable heirlooms, & cars. I don't hate them either. You just have to deal with it...(at least with chipmunks, gophers, & rabbits, that burrow, you can sometimes catch them & block them. (and in worse case scenarios, kill them.)
@@AlphaPoe I've been wishing for years that came into my yard. I have a yard I think they'd love. Lots of shade trees, piles of old tree limbs. Plants to nibble on,....I guess my trees are Sugar Maples, and they don't drop acorns, or much in the way of seeds. I have Red Bud trees and they have seed pods. There are no predators in my yard. No local dogs visit. It is relatively quiet. New to our area are random deer visits,......I saw my first and only skunk visit,...a couple of years ago. There are Opossum,... & squirrels. I'm thankful You Tube has tons of videos of humans enjoying their encounters with them.
I don't recall where I read it, but you're right - they don't actually hibernate per se. They sleep a lot! In winter for weeks at a time (torpor?) but wake up at times, to hit that larder they keep for a "midnight snack." Even in summer they sleep 18 - 20 hrs most days. It's very important that they stock that larder to the brim and some obviously make that task #1. (that's why they have those pouches). If they underestimate, and the larder gets empty they will briefly lam out in winter to find something to eat. It's very dangerous. They are conspicuous in snow and there are hawks owls and eagles just waiting for them to show up.
I feed at least 3 chipmunks at work. They do take peanuts from my hand. They sometimes chirp at me of I ignore them. I call them all "Chippy" When I was asked why, I said, "They are like cats and don't answer to names"
Chipmunks are soo cute. I would never hurt one, but the thing is they are destructive to our property. Any suggestions on how to deal with them without harming them?
Chipmunks did not get their name from the chipping sounds they make. That's a common myth. In actuality, the species name "chipmunk" came about from the English corruption of "Chitimon" the Native American name for chippies.
Very cynical. I was a government employee and worked very hard for the community and never got paid very much. Maybe you should try giving back to others.
I like the comment about how they are fun to shoot. You failed to mention how destructive they are of your landscaping. One chipmunk cost me over $20,000 to replace a retaining wall they borrowed under
Oh.. Let's not mention how incredibly destructive they can be. Let's just pass them off as cute and cuddly little fur balls...🙄 Yeah they may be cute.. But keep things in perspective folks.. THEY ARE RODENTS!!! Would you let rats run wildly in and around your home???
I befriended a chipmunk this year,and hope i will see it this spring, it feeds right out of my hand.
You will he'll be bacc they often remember who feeds them
So interesting. And succinct. Chipmunks are present, constantly scurrying across our patio and backyard, yet I never bothered to find out much about them.
One (unusually) has been chucking (I now know) atop a discarded board leaning on our bbq - for hours, all morning! Surely the aerial predator is long gone…
ahh, that's why i like chipmunks so much: anti-social
They make adorable pets
10/11/22.......just today I learned my neighbors hate these adorable creatures. I seldom see them,..maybe once I saw one in my wooded backyard. My neighbor's hate them,....and they tell me chipmunks are destructive to their yards, and that they undermine patio stepping stones, they burrow under concrete garden ponds, and even damage in-ground swimming pools. I have never heard of so much rubbish. My neighbors were very unkind to me, when they found out I didn't share their hatred of this tiny creature. I love them and would never want to hurt them. I have never seen them damage anything in my yard.
If you love them so much, why dont you pay the repair bill once. You will hate them then
@@coreybartlett9902 Lots of animals have damaged my house,...from my pets who clawed the woodwork, & peed on the hardwood floors, to raccoons & squirrels, who have gotten into my attic, damaged my shingles, & insulation. Yet, I don't hate them. Having children, you can imagine all the damage they do. From broken windows, furniture, valuable heirlooms, & cars. I don't hate them either. You just have to deal with it...(at least with chipmunks, gophers, & rabbits, that burrow, you can sometimes catch them & block them. (and in worse case scenarios, kill them.)
I love them. They harm nothing. I give them treats. ❤️
@@AlphaPoe I've been wishing for years that came into my yard. I have a yard I think they'd love. Lots of shade trees, piles of old tree limbs. Plants to nibble on,....I guess my trees are Sugar Maples, and they don't drop acorns, or much in the way of seeds. I have Red Bud trees and they have seed pods. There are no predators in my yard. No local dogs visit. It is relatively quiet. New to our area are random deer visits,......I saw my first and only skunk visit,...a couple of years ago. There are Opossum,... & squirrels. I'm thankful You Tube has tons of videos of humans enjoying their encounters with them.
My chipmunks love worms .. and especially sunflower seeds out of my hand
We liked all the facts 😊 But we would have liked to hear the chip sound they make at the first fact. Very cute video though!! We love chipmunks. 🥰💖💖💖
👍 People probably hear chumpmonks a lot, and just assume its a bird chirping; but once you know their sounds; you can distiguish between.
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I don't recall where I read it, but you're right - they don't actually hibernate per se. They sleep a lot! In winter for weeks at a time (torpor?) but wake up at times, to hit that larder they keep for a "midnight snack." Even in summer they sleep 18 - 20 hrs most days. It's very important that they stock that larder to the brim and some obviously make that task #1. (that's why they have those pouches). If they underestimate, and the larder gets empty they will briefly lam out in winter to find something to eat. It's very dangerous. They are conspicuous in snow and there are hawks owls and eagles just waiting for them to show up.
Thank you for the info
The eastern chipmunks are like gerbils , lol .
They have their own Christmas song.
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Great information! So fun!
Very informative
I feed at least 3 chipmunks at work. They do take peanuts from my hand. They sometimes chirp at me of I ignore them.
I call them all "Chippy" When I was asked why, I said, "They are like cats and don't answer to names"
Spirit of the Wood munk 🐿️
I have one that I named "Fauci" - it's a terrible insult, but he doesn't seem to mind ...
Must be a total stud of a chipmunk. Highly intelligent too.
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Enjoy your boosters
Chipmunks are soo cute. I would never hurt one, but the thing is they are destructive to our property. Any suggestions on how to deal with them without harming them?
Didn't know they that long being captive.
I just caught a chipmunk eating my flame tomatoes in my garden. I have 5 other varieties of tomatoes but only takes the flame ones.
I wasn't aware that they ate baby birds.
pretty sure there are no 30 foot deep chipmunk burrows
I have a chipmunk I feed. But she runs from me. She had babies but she has just been lying on my porch. Not prancing around. Im worried.
Just so cute.
I know they like black forest ham...
Chipmunks did not get their name from the chipping sounds they make. That's a common myth. In actuality, the species name "chipmunk" came about from the English corruption of "Chitimon" the Native American name for chippies.
" Chipmunks are antisocial " This is false. I see chipmunks in groups foraging & playing together.
Here's a thought...allowing us to hear the chipmunks differant sounds instead of just telling us they make differant sounds...
That would surely be good idea.
They’re not anti social
Just started this video and I'm already amazed. Pretty amazing how the narrator knows why God inspired Adam to name them chipmunks.
Torpor . Oh , so they are like government employees.
I got a chuckle out of that this morning
Very cynical. I was a government employee and worked very hard for the community and never got paid very much. Maybe you should try giving back to others.
How do I get rid of them
.22 caliber Air Rifles work wonderfully!!
I like the comment about how they are fun to shoot. You failed to mention how destructive they are of your landscaping. One chipmunk cost me over $20,000 to replace a retaining wall they borrowed under
Oh.. Let's not mention how incredibly destructive they can be. Let's just pass them off as cute and cuddly little fur balls...🙄
Yeah they may be cute.. But keep things in perspective folks.. THEY ARE RODENTS!!!
Would you let rats run wildly in and around your home???