How can i keep squirrels and crows out of my bird feeders?

I have to agree with the first poster. Unfortunately, after trying for MANY years, I have never found a Squirrel proof feeder. Even the ones that have claimed to figure it out. My husband and I have spent lots of $$$ on these feeders and we finally just gave up, took them down and put up a Squirrel feeder! LOL. They love it. We are much less frustrated now. And, we still get many birds in our garden all year long! Woodpeckers, Doves, Hummingbirds, Robins, Blue Jays, Sparrows not to mention an Owl from our neighbors barn and a resident Hawk.





We've never had a problem with Crows in our feeders so I can't advise you on that.How can i keep squirrels and crows out of my bird feeders?
Glenda,





Having experience with this, I can only advise two ways and neither is without cost. First invest in birdfeeders that have small opening so that the smaller birds have to enter the feeder to get to the seeds. Secondly mount your bird feeder on a narrow round (slippery) metal pole at least 8 feet long. Be sure you are at least 10 feet from the nearest tree branch. Depending on the material you may have to keep the pole greased. This means crows can't get to the seed and squirrels can get to the feeder and destroy it. We live in the country and have more than enough crows and squirrels. The only advantage is that there is a hunting season on both culprits. Don't waste your money on so called squirrel proof feeders, they will eventually destroy them and get what they want. Good Luck.How can i keep squirrels and crows out of my bird feeders?
Boy, if you find out let me know. There are plenty of expensive feeders that claim to be squirrel proof. There are hints on how to do this on DIY sites. But, in the end, they just keep hogging that food.
Home Depot has a squirrel proof bird feeder. And as far as the crows go, get feeders that are to little for the crow to get their beak into.
buy a pellet gun and kill em