Wild Bird Feeder or Squirrel Feeder?

Wild Bird Feeder or Squirrel Feeder?

Wild Bird Feeder or Squirrel Feeder?

Whenever you hang a wild bird feeder in your yard you sometimes wonder who you are feeding, the birds or the squirrels! Squirrels are so agile and have a voracious appetite and can empty your feeders before you might have a chance to get back to the house after filling them. There is no such thing as a completely squirrel-proof wild bird feeder, but you will discover a few things you may do to assist keep the sunflower seeds for your birds.

Squirrel-Proof Feeders. As I mentioned, there is no such thing as a totally squirrel-proof feeder. They're wily little critters and can get in places you'd never imagine that they could. You can find feeders, nevertheless, that make it a lot additional tough for them. Feeders with cages around them are good for songbirds and to keep squirrels out. The cages are just large sufficient to enable the smaller birds access and to deter the larger birds and squirrels. You will discover feeders that work on a weight deterrent. When a squirrel (or large bird) perches on the feeding bar, the weight closes the feeder. When the weight is removed, the feeder opens again.

By Hook or by Crook. Setting a feeding station up by hanging your wild bird feeder from a shepherd's hook you can deter the squirrels. If they can't climb up the wrought iron to the feeder and can't drop down from a tree, they can't get to the seed. It also gives the birds a view of predators, like cats, to steer clear of. On the other hand, birds prefer cover and really feel safer when there is some foliage to hide in, so you need judicial placement to keep birds happy and squirrels frustrated.

Can't Beat 'Em, Feed 'Em. Squirrels could be quite lots of enjoyable to watch when they aren't pilfering your bird feeders. The agility and daring that make them such thieves also can give you an afternoon show of gymnastic daring do. Try setting up a feeder just for them. Use peanuts and corn as opposed to your costly bird seed. Who knows, you could end up building a squirrel gym for them like I did.

These are only a sampling of methods to maintain the squirrels out of your wild bird feeder. You can find a great deal of imaginative squirrel-proofing ideas around, but these will get you began and give your songbirds a secure spot for lunch.

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