This Man Embraced The Squirrels With A Custom Picnic Table

There are plenty of ways you can spruce up your yard. Some people set up a fountain, while others install bird feeders. Well, bird feeders attract more than just birds. The squirrels always seem to find a way in there.

Well, one man had some extra time and decided that it was time to embrace the squirrels in his yard. He outfitted them with a custom picnic table and started a new trend in yard decor.

A Perfect Place For A Nice Little Treat

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Rick Kalinowski, a plumber from Pennsylvania, decided that it was time to offer the squirrels in his yard a proper place to eat their meals. Considering he's had a bit of extra time on his hands, it's good to see he used that time in the best way possible.

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He Wasn't The Only One Who Had This Idea

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After posting his work on Twitter, people everywhere were quick to show their own makeshift feeding stations for squirrels and all kinds of different backyard animals. One theme that came up a lot was a feeding chair for the squirrels.

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The Secret Behind The Corn On The Cob

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One of the hidden secrets behind the picnic table was to put a screw in the table to keep the corn on the cob stable on the table. This gives the squirrels the opportunity to pull up to the table and take their time, even if they can't take it on the go.

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Others Shared Their Own Designs

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With so many people looking for ways to pass the time, it wasn't surprising that after over 300,000 likes, people were sharing their own creations. One user shared a can for scale to show off their miniature table, and promised some blueprints in the near future.