Window bird feeders, as much as I enjoy them, are just squirrel bait. They’re just too easy for squirrels to get to (either from your roof line or a windowsill) and unfortunately even my Roamwild window feeder ultimately failed the squirrel test. It’s not just that squirrels will grab...
Squirrel and feeders deception is the best game, out smart them. Beside the bird feeders plant stake another easy to reach – accessible pole for the squirrels. On the top attach a (wooden) disc with holes to string (fish line-wire) the “food”, being a old corn cob with the kernels...
This approach requires hanging bird feeders because a bird feeder on the ground is accessible to anyone who happens to pass by. Put bird feeders in a visible area away from your home to discourage cats from using them as a perch. You’ll be able to see the cats and scare them away, a...
Squirrel Wars.(how to protect bird feeders from gray squirrels)(Brief Article)HARRISON, GEORGE
are ready to bloom. Peppers have “capsaicin” which squirrels hate, so it’s a natural squirrel deterrent. Or, make a pepper spray; you can mix dried pepper with apple cider vinegar. Note: Birds can’t taste capsaicin, so add some cayenne pepper to those bird feeders to deter squirrels...
Remove bird feeders if squirrels are able to access them or if the birds tend to drop seeds on the ground. If you simply must feed the birds, then you may want to invest in a squirrel-proof feeder, but squirrels have been known to outsmart some of the cleverest designs. ...
"Not only will birds regain control of the feeders, but you'll also enjoy hours of entertainment watching squirrels try to conquer this new moving barrier," Southern Living writes. It sure beats giving them a Rubik's Cube to keep them entertained. ...
How to Build a "Flexi-Perch" Squirrel-proof Birdfeeder for $10 or Less: Anyone who puts up a birdfeeder hoping to to enjoy the birds will soon attract unwanted guests - squirrels. These cute but rapacious little monsters chase off the birds, eat all the
Use bird feeders that don't let squirrels or jays get in. If you have pet cats, keep them indoors [source: PRBO]. Other landscaping Leave dead trees and limbs, brush piles and grass clippings around your backyard. Birds use these for homes and nest materials [source: PRBO]. Fallen ...
Squirrels Are nut eaters and savers, so keep an eye on your bird feeders as they are gluttons and won’t leave any for the birds. What to look for: half-eaten or missing seed heads, fruits half-eaten vegetables empty bird feeder Groundhogs Create tunnels and burrows that have round...