Rainbow-Gardman Squirrel Proof Seed Feeder

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• Alluring design.
• Top quality.

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Features: Squirrel Proof Seed Feeder. Let the squirrels slide down this feeder and keep the seed still in the feeder…. More >>

Rainbow-Gardman Squirrel Proof Seed Feeder

Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder, 9″

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• Alluring design.
• Top quality.

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Features protective grid work that allows birds to feed while keeping squirrels out. 1 1/2 inch metal grid makes it easy for birds to feed while protecting them from predators. Durable construction features unique metal … More >>

Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder, 9″

Round Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

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The Round Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder is constructed of sturdy metal wire that will last through wind, rain, and snow.Heavy die-cast metal parts and clear polystyrene tubeSquirrels cannot pry top off6 seed ports provide o… More >>

Round Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders: How to Discourage Squirrels From Stealing Bird Food

Keen bird watchers value bird feeders as an integral part of the backyard landscape. Now wherever there is bird food there is bound to be squirrels; welcome or not. If you want success at feeding wild birds, you will have to look at squirrel proof bird feeders . Here are some squirrel facts to consider.

Squirrels are agile, bold and persistent. They are rodents; so their teeth never stop growing and adults require up to two pounds of food per week. They are adept at climbing up a wide variety of surfaces, including brickwork. The harder the access to feed, the more they turn into ninja squirrels – truly ingenious acrobats. They are seldom outwitted, but they can be deterred and diverted.

Think about the best feeder types and optimal location in your backyard – always bearing in mind that squirrels can leap up to ten feet across a gap, jump as high as five feet off the ground and are happy dropping eleven feet from a height!

Feeders can either be suspended or pole-mounted. Choose to suspend them from an isolated branch of a deciduous tree (less dense foliage than pine) or you could try hanging them from a wire between two trees (although this makes refilling quite tricky). Always suspend from a metal chain or wire and hook, otherwise the squirrels will chew through the cord to make the feeder will drop.

A good squirrel guard is a baffle. Made from either heavy plastic or metal, it forms an umbrella over the top of both suspended and pole-mounted feeders. The squirrels simply slide off them. Baffles can also be placed about four feet above the ground below pole-mounted feeders – greasing the pole with Vaseline can also be effective.

Caged bird feeders are a good option because they allow small birds access to the feed, excluding squirrels and larger birds too.

You can always opt for more high tech squirrelproof bird feeders . They are weight-activated. When a squirrel lands on one, a spring mechanism causes a metal shield to come down over the feeder or its perches give way. Another, which is also very funny to watch, has a battery-driven motor that spins the squirrel (harmlessly) off it.

Squirrels eat a wide range of foods, but another way to fend them off is to offer the birds safflower seed, thistle seed (niger), and /or pure suet (without seed), because they are simply not that fond of them.

Of course, you can look at this from a completely different angle and get a squirrel feeder – complete with trapeze, tightrope and springboard. You can give squirrels their favorite foods in return for them putting on a wonderful circus performance for you. So while they are distracted, the birds get to eat too – everyone wins.

Let’s face it, squirrels will always be a part of our backyard gardens, and with strategic planning of bird feeder type, location and bird food type, we can ensure not only that the birds get their fair share but also that we are entertained by funny squirrel antics.

Duncraft 171 Squirrel Proof Selective Feeder

• From Duncraft, clever wild bird feeder keeps squirrels and large birds at bay
• Metal cage protects the seed tube, allowing only small birds through cage gaps; metal cap keeps contents secure
• Recycled polycarbonate seed tube holds up to 1-1/2 pounds of birdfeed; with 6 metal seed ports and perches
• Hanging hook provided for easy installation; hang in a sheltered southeast location for more bird visitors
• This item measures 17-1/2 by 10 inches and weighs 5-1/2 pounds upon shipping; birdseed not included

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This Duncraft Squirrel Proof Selective wild bird feeder holds about 1-1/2 lbs of mixed seed. 10″ diameter wire fenced area keeps out larger birds and squirrels. 15-1/2″ tall with 6 feeding stations. The wire base on thi… More >>

Duncraft 171 Squirrel Proof Selective Feeder

Varicraft SP3MG 28 inch Tall Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder for Mixed Seed with Green Aluminum Roof

• Squirrel-proof bird feeder with green baked on finish on aluminum roof and base
• 28 tall feeder has eight seed ports for feeding wild bird mixed seed
• Stainless steel squirrel guards at all seed port openings
• 1/4 thick, white PVC seed tube will not crack, chip or turn yellow
• Great gift idea!

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Squirrel-proof bird feeder with green baked on finish on aluminum roof and base. Stainless steel squirrel guards at all seed port openings. 1/4 thick, white PVC seed tube will not crack, chip or turn yellow. 28 tall feed… More >>

Varicraft SP3MG 28 inch Tall Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder for Mixed Seed with Green Aluminum Roof

Varicraft The Bouncer Squirrel Proof Feeder

• Comes fully assembled
• Hanging Feeder
• Easy to fill – feeds all types of wild bird seed
• Allows song birds and most cardinals to feed but keeps big birds and squirrels out
• Holds 9 lbs of seed

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The Vari-Craft Bouncer has a simple, effective design that keeps squirrels, grackles, jays and starlings out of your seed supply. The four counter-weighted perches will support all of the smaller songbirds and even most … More >>

Varicraft The Bouncer Squirrel Proof Feeder

Arundale Mandarin Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

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• Alluring design.
• Top quality.

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Features: 17″ dome feeder. Squirrel proof bird feeder. Dramatically reduces seed loss. Medium length perches discourage visits by larger birds. Seed ports are designed for the peck and pull activity of desirable son… More >>

Arundale Mandarin Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

How to Make Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders

Do your backyard squirrels get all the bird seed before the birds do? There are many backyards that have problems with squirrels getting into the bird feeders. During cold months, these pesky squirrels will try any tric to get at this food.

If you want your backyard birds to exclusively benefit from the birds seeds on the bird feeder, then you need to consider squirrel proof bird feeders.

So, how do you make your bird feeders squirrel proof?

You can do this by putting your feeder in a suitable place where no squirrels can access it. Hanging it in high places will do the trick. Large poles will also help in mounting your feeders, but you need to be sure the squirrel can’t climb up the pole!

You should also use a type of feeder which is designed to be squirrel-proof. There are feeders designed with screen and the likes which help prevent squirrels from eating the seeds. By doing so, you can place the feeder anywhere without worrying about squirrel attacks.

If you’re also wondering why some feeders are topped or covered with large dome of plastic, the answer to it is because it helps prevent squirrels from invading the feeder. The logic is quite simple. The squirrel will try to climb onto the device from a pole or suspension lines but will encounter a baffle which in turn will prevent them from getting an access.

The squirrel often falls on the ground along with few seeds which will provide him a sort of small meal in every attempt. Some squirrels are also smart enough to know how to completely spill all the bird seeds on the feeder once they bounce from it.

More complex, sophisticated, and of course expensive feeders are now made to avoid access through the use of a “mechanical principle”. These equipments utilize equal baffles wherein it closes the port of access when an animal weighing as heavy as the squirrels comes to invade. New designs which use the principle of exclusion are appearing every now and then, and some latest models feature a cage that does not permit squirrels and other large birds, while letting the smaller ones access the feeder.

One smart solution includes a system which is homemade wherein a bird feeder is hanging from a transverse wire and made up with baffles. This will prevent animals like squirrels from scurrying across like what they do when they are crossing on a telephone wire.

You can also make a blockade for squirrels to prevent them from further climbing into the feeder. This is cheap, quick and very easy to make and use. Here is how you can make a blockade:

1. Gather any pots such as planting pot which has a minimum of 12-inch in diameter. You will also be using corner braces about 4 pieces to hold the pot.

2. With the use of a scissors, cut the lid of pot to make the edge smooth. The logic here is that squirrels will have nothing to hold on to which in turn prevents them from climbing.

3. Cut a hole at the center of the bottom pot. The size of the hole is 1/4 bigger than the diameter of the pole.

4. Mount the corner braces with the use of screws or hose clamp about 6 to 7 inches below the feeder.

5. Lastly, place the pot in an upside down direction. Remember to place the feeder about 8 feet away from any branches to prevent squirrels from jumping to the feeder.

The next approach in solving the conflict between the squirrel and bird feeder is to utilize foods that squirrel hate. You can try replacing bird seeds with safflower seeds in the bird feeders so that when squirrels eat it they will dislike it and eventually discourage themselves from going back.

You can also apply some oil or grease on the poles to prevent animals from climbing it. If all else fails, you can opt in feeding the squirrels with their food of choice to prevent them from climbing the feeder anymore.

These are just some of the tips and advices on how you can make your bird feeder a squirrel proof one. Try checking online and asking some professionals when it comes to bird feeding about other effective tips.

Wingspan Fly Thru Pest Proof Bird Feeder

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• Alluring design.
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Features: Fly-through design. This is one tough feeder. Durable steel construction. Pests will not be able to destroy this feeder…. More >>

Wingspan Fly Thru Pest Proof Bird Feeder

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