Are Squirrels In My Chimney?
This is actually a common issue among homeowners with chimneys. Chimneys are designed to have an open top to release the smoke but when they chimney is inactive, it’s the perfect opportunity for critters to sneak in and unfortunately, they commonly get stuck. Squirrels are especially swift and will take any opening to climb right in and try to create a shelter unaware the opening is a farther drop than anticipated. Sometimes squirrels enter chimneys and are unable to climb back out, forcing them to try to get out from a fireplace or basement ducts. Never try to smoke a squirrel, or any other wildlife, out of a chimney as a trapped animal or even babies too young to climb out may be killed.
