Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder-Homemade Fixes An extremely important and easy fix is to find the
perfect location for your squirrel proof bird feeder. The feeder
should be far enough from buildings, railings, trees and any other
objects that squirrels can jump down from. This will help eliminate
overhead attacks on your bird feeder.
For those cute little flying squirrels that drop in
on the top of your bird feeder install a squirrel proof bird feeder
baffle over your bird feeder. This is a cone-shaped baffle that can
easily be made out of hard plastic or metal. A baffle (inverted) at
the bottom of the bird feeder will work to deter them from climbing up
the pole to get at the seed. Another thing that helps to stop climbing
squirrels is using a pole made out of PVC pipe so those crafty critters
will get no traction on their potential climb to the squirrel proof bird feeder.
A squirrel proof bird feeder secured to a wire away
from buildings and trees is a great way to dissuade squirrels from
climbing and jumping. They still could walk or run across the wire to
get to the squirrel proof bird feeder, but by stringing plastic soda
bottles, PVC tubing or LP records on the wire this will make it very
difficult for them to continue along the wire.
A simple way to a squirrel proof bird feeder is to
fill it with seeds that are not the squirrels favorites. Safflower
seeds, thistle seeds, and suet are good
choices.
And, a last resort is to set-up a separate feeder
for the squirrels away from your squirrel proof bird feeder. Feed them
their favorite foods like peanuts, other nuts and sunflower seeds.
For more information visit: Your Bird Feeder Other helpful resources: Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder-Deterring Those Critters Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder-Useful Hints
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