Is there something I can plant, or some other chemical I can put out near my bird feeders to keep squirrels away?
We have a lot of squirrels around here, and I have had several bird feeders ruined by these long-tailed monsters.
(I hate squirrels. Whenever I see one of those things run over in the road, I think, ';good.'; The only reason why people don't treat them like rats is because of those long tails. Those tails are their PR.)
So, any suggestions? Plants or chemicals that are harmless to birds, but will frighten squirrels away?What can I put near my bird feeders to keep squirrels away?
Wow. I totally disagree.
I think you should feed the squirrels, too. If you use squirrel guards and baffles they will find other food - like eggs, fledglings and unsuspecting hens sitting on nests.
I'd rather feed them, then have them eating the birds.
There are squirrel proof feeders and squirrel feeders available - some of them are even entertaining for humans.
Killing squirrels is pointless. New ones will move in within days.What can I put near my bird feeders to keep squirrels away?
One thing you can do is put a mesh over your bird feeder. That will work well if you have a platform feeder. You can also buy squirrel proof feeders. Many online sites sell them. Some people also use grease on the pole so the squirrel slides down and can't get up on the feeder. Another option is to give the squirrels their own food so they don't eat the seeds. There are also some sprays you can buy online that deter squirrels but don't deter or hurt birds. Hope at least one of those things I mentioned helps you out.
My dad hates squirrels too for the same reason so he put a big circle of sheet metal on the bottom and top of his feeders. He's been doing this for several years and the squirrels haven't figured it out yet.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Do you play tricks on the squirrels when they get into the bird feeders?
My neigbor and I glued English Walnuts around the feeder in a circle and then took video of the squirrels trying to run away with them.Do you play tricks on the squirrels when they get into the bird feeders?
here's a trick I would like to play on the squirrels in my yard.
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Hey, that's funny! Publish it to the web so we can see it!
We don't have any bird feeders, but when squirrels come by our yard to bury their treasures, we (my brothers and I) usually run out after it, trying to shoot it with airsoft guns. We've hit it a few times but it comes back even more often now. Stupid squirrel.
I put cayenne on the seeds, doesn't bother the birds but the squirrels don't like it.
No. If they are willing to go through all that trouble to ge a meal, why bother them.
i used to get upset but ,. what the heck, they get hungry too.
my cats kill squirrels..........my cats are so mean.bumble and bumble
here's a trick I would like to play on the squirrels in my yard.
http://my.break.com/media/view.aspx?Cont鈥?/a>Do you play tricks on the squirrels when they get into the bird feeders?
Hey, that's funny! Publish it to the web so we can see it!
We don't have any bird feeders, but when squirrels come by our yard to bury their treasures, we (my brothers and I) usually run out after it, trying to shoot it with airsoft guns. We've hit it a few times but it comes back even more often now. Stupid squirrel.
I put cayenne on the seeds, doesn't bother the birds but the squirrels don't like it.
No. If they are willing to go through all that trouble to ge a meal, why bother them.
i used to get upset but ,. what the heck, they get hungry too.
my cats kill squirrels..........my cats are so mean.
I have started a bird sanctuary in my backyard but now the squirrels have discovered my feeders....?
the little fuzzy tailed rats leave little or nothing for the birds plus they chew holes in my seed storage bins. any help you can give will be deeply appreciated.I have started a bird sanctuary in my backyard but now the squirrels have discovered my feeders....?
We buy bullets without any powder (or whatever is used in them). We shoot the little buggers. (We have pecan trees in our back yard and the little buggers bite into them just enough to ruin them). The cats next door enjoy eating their brains.I have started a bird sanctuary in my backyard but now the squirrels have discovered my feeders....?
Put feeders on the tops of poles away from trees so the squirrels can't climb to get to them. Keep the seed in metal containers with tops that can't be opened by squirrels.
There are a variety of products sold for squirrel deterrence. Put the feeders on poles and put a ';squirrel guard'; on the pole...it is like an inverted dish that makes it hard for them to climb the pole. Metal trash cans with lids for seed storage.
Also consider putting up some squirrel feeders on the trees...if you make it a hassle for them to eat the bird food AND provide them with their own food supply problem solved...and you'll have more friends to entertain you in your yard.
There is no way to completely stop these tree rats but squirrel proof bird feeders do a good job. They sell them at Home Depot
put your bird feeders on poles away from anything a squirrel can jump from. if the squirrels decide to climb up the pole, put vaseline on it. sounds silly, but it works.
We buy bullets without any powder (or whatever is used in them). We shoot the little buggers. (We have pecan trees in our back yard and the little buggers bite into them just enough to ruin them). The cats next door enjoy eating their brains.I have started a bird sanctuary in my backyard but now the squirrels have discovered my feeders....?
Put feeders on the tops of poles away from trees so the squirrels can't climb to get to them. Keep the seed in metal containers with tops that can't be opened by squirrels.
There are a variety of products sold for squirrel deterrence. Put the feeders on poles and put a ';squirrel guard'; on the pole...it is like an inverted dish that makes it hard for them to climb the pole. Metal trash cans with lids for seed storage.
Also consider putting up some squirrel feeders on the trees...if you make it a hassle for them to eat the bird food AND provide them with their own food supply problem solved...and you'll have more friends to entertain you in your yard.
There is no way to completely stop these tree rats but squirrel proof bird feeders do a good job. They sell them at Home Depot
put your bird feeders on poles away from anything a squirrel can jump from. if the squirrels decide to climb up the pole, put vaseline on it. sounds silly, but it works.
Metal pole with bird feeders on it..how to keep squirrels from climbing up and eating all food?
I have put vaseline on pole..but it wears off too fast...Metal pole with bird feeders on it..how to keep squirrels from climbing up and eating all food?
This is from Birds and Blooms Mag. Simply drill a hole in bottom of a plastic planter and slip it on the pole top-down below the feeder. Then sit back and watch as the squirrels try to climb the pole. If you can find this magazine their are quite a few other ideas to try.Metal pole with bird feeders on it..how to keep squirrels from climbing up and eating all food?
they make a device i'm not sure what it is called but it looks like the thing they put on a dog when it has wound to keep it from chewing on the bandages it acts as a obstacle they can't get around to get to the bird feeders.
over the birder feeder drill a hole in a pie pan and put it through the string over the feeder. when the squirrel jumps on it it wiil fall of.
they make squirrle baffles. they are these large metal or plastic funnel looking things that go around a bird feeder pole that keeps them from climbing to the top. about 20 bucks or less. depending..
This is from Birds and Blooms Mag. Simply drill a hole in bottom of a plastic planter and slip it on the pole top-down below the feeder. Then sit back and watch as the squirrels try to climb the pole. If you can find this magazine their are quite a few other ideas to try.Metal pole with bird feeders on it..how to keep squirrels from climbing up and eating all food?
they make a device i'm not sure what it is called but it looks like the thing they put on a dog when it has wound to keep it from chewing on the bandages it acts as a obstacle they can't get around to get to the bird feeders.
over the birder feeder drill a hole in a pie pan and put it through the string over the feeder. when the squirrel jumps on it it wiil fall of.
they make squirrle baffles. they are these large metal or plastic funnel looking things that go around a bird feeder pole that keeps them from climbing to the top. about 20 bucks or less. depending..
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
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
Keeping squirrels out of bird feeders...?
Anyone know of a homemade-squirrel proof bird feeder? And..any type of food (not poison) i can put in the bird feeder that would keep the buggers out. ?Keeping squirrels out of bird feeders...?
If the feeder is on a pole you can try to to install a metal cone under the feeder and that will keep the squirrels away. They also make a feeder that you can set the perch to close off the food supply off if something heavier than a bird gets on it. Just do a google search for squirrel proof bird feeders and you will find a place to purchase them.Keeping squirrels out of bird feeders...?
Good luck with that. a hungry squirrel is a very determined and resourceful creature. I have seen them defeat every obstacle ever sold in stores although they devices do slow them down considerably
If the feeder is on a pole you can try to to install a metal cone under the feeder and that will keep the squirrels away. They also make a feeder that you can set the perch to close off the food supply off if something heavier than a bird gets on it. Just do a google search for squirrel proof bird feeders and you will find a place to purchase them.Keeping squirrels out of bird feeders...?
Good luck with that. a hungry squirrel is a very determined and resourceful creature. I have seen them defeat every obstacle ever sold in stores although they devices do slow them down considerably
I have ninja squirrels in my yard any tips on how to keep them away from the bird feeders?
I have tried squirrel proof feeders, the feeder poles but the darn squirrels keep getting the bird feeders HELP!!!!!I have ninja squirrels in my yard any tips on how to keep them away from the bird feeders?
Go online and look up a ';no no'; bird feeder. It is the only thing I can use to keep the squirrels from consuming a whole feeder of seed in a day. They can get on the feeder and get a few seeds but nothing like beforeI have ninja squirrels in my yard any tips on how to keep them away from the bird feeders?
There are specially designed bird feeders which are supposed to be 'squirrel-proof'.
I would check out a local hardware store or Lee Valley.
I had a landlady who kept working at squirrel proofing her bird feeders. Her systems worked for about 24 hours, each. I'd swear the squirrels would go back to their hole and get to the drafting board to design a system to outsmart her.
I guess you have to just be one step ahead of them. I think one system I have seen has a cover that will tip the squirrel off and away from the feeder.
Im from Texas its called a SHOTGUN
Go online and look up a ';no no'; bird feeder. It is the only thing I can use to keep the squirrels from consuming a whole feeder of seed in a day. They can get on the feeder and get a few seeds but nothing like beforeI have ninja squirrels in my yard any tips on how to keep them away from the bird feeders?
There are specially designed bird feeders which are supposed to be 'squirrel-proof'.
I would check out a local hardware store or Lee Valley.
I had a landlady who kept working at squirrel proofing her bird feeders. Her systems worked for about 24 hours, each. I'd swear the squirrels would go back to their hole and get to the drafting board to design a system to outsmart her.
I guess you have to just be one step ahead of them. I think one system I have seen has a cover that will tip the squirrel off and away from the feeder.
Im from Texas its called a SHOTGUN
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