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My uncles would go hunting for squirrel and rabbit. I think I have eaten one or both of them way back when we would visit Grandma as kids.

posted by Annicita on February 27, 2022 at 6:14 PM | link to this | reply

My paternal grandfather loved to eat squirrel. Not this boy here.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on February 21, 2022 at 9:27 AM | link to this | reply

Yes, I have seen a woman skinning squirrels. Grey ones at that. We would not be allowed to touch the red ones. 

posted by C_C_T on February 21, 2022 at 12:31 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Kabu, I grew up somewhat spoiled too.

I am so thankful that I didn't have to experience those types of vittles.

posted by Sherri_G on February 20, 2022 at 12:22 PM | link to this | reply

Re: TAPS, this sounds similar to what my mother experienced.

Necessity is the mother of invention, and if not for chicken pot pie, we will have one made with a squirrel. My guess is that it tastes similar to rabbit since they are from the rodent family.

posted by Sherri_G on February 20, 2022 at 12:21 PM | link to this | reply

My Dad liked his squirrel cooked into squirrel and dumplings.  He was a good hunter and he did it from necessity....big family (we had seven kids).  Dad worked at the Ford Plant but when Ford went on strike which they did quite often it seemed, Dad had to find another way to feed the family.  He also gardened, helped Mom can everything we didn't eat, raised chickens and rabits, worked as a taxi driver, etc. until the strikes were over.

posted by TAPS. on February 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM | link to this | reply

I am too spoiled. Never had to go hungry, we killed a sheep on the farm for meat along with the odd chicken or rabbit. I hate rabbit, too strong for delicate little me. but something as cute as a squirrel. No!

posted by Kabu on February 20, 2022 at 10:28 AM | link to this | reply

Good Afternoon

Oh my!  I just couldn't do it!

posted by Goldiec on February 20, 2022 at 9:31 AM | link to this | reply