I had two bird feeders hanging from a fir tree in front of my apartment. I really enjoy watching the birds. Needless to say, a couple of squirrels liked the situation. One feeder pretty much got destroyed. I enjoy the antics of the squirrels and my husband hates their destructive nature and chases them away. I had to throw out the smaller feeder because it got so damaged. He took the second feeder down because the squirrels kept going for it. Any ideas? I don't want to harm the squirrels. Thanks!Squirrels at the bird feeders?
Squirrels are curious and inventive when it come to figuring out ways to get to a bird feeder. The only way to beat them is to place the bird feeder on top of a polished metal pole with a blocking collar at least 24 inches wide just below the feeder. You then have to grease the pole to make it extra slippery so the squirrels can't get up the pole and gain enough traction to jump to the edge of the collar and make their way around it. You also have to maintain it in its greased and polished state. It is almost as much fun to watch the squirrels try and get up the pole and around the collar as it is to watch the birds feeding.
Good luck.Squirrels at the bird feeders?
You have to use squirrel proof feeders.
You can also live trap them and take them to the park.
I had the same problem and they chewed up everything. Feeders, trash can etc.
had to trap and move them.
Get a polished metal pole with a hook at the top to hang it from that's less than 3/8 inch diameter and put it away from all trees.
There are bird feeders that close off the bird seed feed tray when a squirrel stands on it. The squirrel's weight closes it off. I don't know where to get them, but I'm sure with searching around you can find one.
My gray squirrels eat the seeds off the ground. They are well mannered and not destructive at all. But oh, those nasty red squirrels. They are into everything and they're very mean tempered.
So here's my remedy -- works for me, but then I'm a country farm girl.
Take one BB gun. Load BBs. Aim at squirrel while it's trying to destroy bird feeder. FIRE right into mid-section of squirrel's body!
You will not kill the squirrel, but it does sting them quite badly. And they will not return to the scene of the crime!
Addition: There is no such thing as a ';squirrel proof feeders.'; For all those recommending the kind that close down or dump when a heavy squirrel stands on them, the squirrels soon figure this out and then hang upside down and empty the feeders that way!
Go to Lowe's or Home Depot and ask them for the bird feeders that have a very skinny pole. They are ideal because the birds can still enjoy the feeders but the squirrels won't be able to get to it because they can't climb the pole.
you should buy a squirrel proof feeder and/or buy special squirrel chilli formula stuff that u mix with the food...it's what i do!
I have a couple of families of grey squirrels in my back garden and I have yet to find a ';squirrel proof'; bird feeder that does what it says on the packet.
My solution is to make bird feeders from 2 litre plastic drinks bottles and not care if they get trashed.
Try getting a statue of a larger animal. We use an owl. But, don't be fooled...the squirrels are clever. We have to move the owl around once in a while, or the squirrels get brave. Just be sure to put it on the ground, so you don't scare the birds, too.
Birds and mammals have one difference which can be exploited .. Birds are unable to taste the spicy hotness of food, whereas mammals taste the heat. Therefore many times you can solve your problems by putting hot pepper powder into the bird seed. This can be found at some farm supply stores.
The squirrels should quickly learn that your food is too ';flamin' Hot'; for them, whereas birds actually enjoy hot peppers and pepper seeds.
You can sometimes even use the powder as seasoning in your own food , assuming you like ';Hot Stuff!';
E-mail me for more sources of cayenne powder.
Squirrels may also help themselves to the contents of bird feeders, often not merely feeding, but carrying away the food to their hoard. There are various anti-squirrel devices available to thwart attempts by squirrels to raid bird feeders. Several manufacturers produce feeders with perches that collapse under the weight of anything heavier than a bird, or that use battery power to shock an intruder lightly or spin the perching area to fling it off.
Sometimes the placement of a separate and isolated squirrel feeder is the best way to keep squirrels away from bird feeders. Squirrel feeders typically offer a whole dried cob of corn, often at the top of a rotating stick to add a bit of amusement to their antics.
You'll probably just have to buy a ';squirrel proof'; feeder. The squirrel will still be able to get to the food, but at least it'll be more entertaining to watch them do it.
I know this may sound stupid but what about some kind of repellent? Nothing that would harm the birds but some type of food or obstacle that they cannot stand.
We bought a bird feeder that spins when there is too much weight on it (i.e. squirrels or fat birds) at our local ACE hardware
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
How to get rid of squirrels from bird feeders?
shotgunHow to get rid of squirrels from bird feeders?
Smear the pole with vaselineHow to get rid of squirrels from bird feeders?
you dont
party balloons, pole, bird-feeder
simply blow up the balloons , tie them on a string, and wrap them around the pole leading up to the bird-feeder
put a block on the post that they use to climb up to the bird feeder. guy at the hardware store can probley help u.
shoot them
put vegetable oil on the pole so the squirrle slips or some sort of grease.
put out 2 or more squirrel feeders(can be purchased at walmart, very cheap) u feed them peanuts with the feeder
why would you want to squirrels are just as beautiful as birds are
good luck ;)
Smear the pole with vaselineHow to get rid of squirrels from bird feeders?
you dont
party balloons, pole, bird-feeder
simply blow up the balloons , tie them on a string, and wrap them around the pole leading up to the bird-feeder
put a block on the post that they use to climb up to the bird feeder. guy at the hardware store can probley help u.
shoot them
put vegetable oil on the pole so the squirrle slips or some sort of grease.
put out 2 or more squirrel feeders(can be purchased at walmart, very cheap) u feed them peanuts with the feeder
why would you want to squirrels are just as beautiful as birds are
good luck ;)
Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to keep squirrels out of bird feeders?
My grandmother sits at the window and squirts them with vinegar out of an old Windex bottle. She fill it with vinegar and squirts them when they climb up to the bird feeders. She also sprinkles some seed on the ground when she fills the feeders to deter them from climbing up at all. She also uses the Vaseline on the poles trick. Someone already mentioned that but my Gram says it's very entertaining to watch them slide back down!!!Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to keep squirrels out of bird feeders?
my dad put a flat tray on a long pole, and it worked for a while but now they jump *down* onto it from surrounding things.
he also likes to just sprinkle bird-seed down the driveway thinly all over the place. this prevents birds from fighting over one or 2 piles (or one feeder) and squirrels have to work hard to gather up all the spilled seed so he birds get more seeds.
he also sits there throwing rags at the squirrels, but that sort of thing is for old people!
(i'll tell him about the vasiline trick, lol!)Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to keep squirrels out of bird feeders?
If you have the slender pole that looks like a candy cane with the feeder at the end of the hook....there are baffles that you can add to the pole so the squirrel can't get up the pole....and make sure the feeder is at least 6 ft from the ground......
there is also feeders that have an opening of birds to sit on but when something as heave as a squirrel sits on it it closes and they can't ge the seeds....
The best method of Grey Squirrel control is the Kania Trap 2000. It is effective, humane kill, no re-locating. Place the trap 5-7 feet above the ground on a tree trunk, under eves, or in an attic away from children and non- target species. Best bait is peanut butter, or nuts in their shells.
i had the same problem. The solution is very simple. If it is a ground mounted feeder, make a pyramid shaped box with no bottom and somehow keep it high on the pole. This doesnt allow squirrels to climb up the feeder. If its a feeder hanging from a tree, try using a spray repellent
They actually have special bird feeders to keep squirrels out. My in-laws have one. Otherwise, try to hang to bird feeder far out on a limb with a long string attachment. Makes it harder for the squirrels to get to it. Good luck!
I know a lady who put Vasaline on the birdfeeder pole and the squirrels can climb it. I have used a spray at the base, but it has to be put on after it rains.
A 22. lol
No, seriously, if there is an answer, I would like to know. Those pesky, things chew through anything. If they weren't so cute!!
they make these dome shaped things that you put over the feeder. im sure you can buy them at lowes or home depot
get a squirrel feeder.....
only use worms in the feeder...?
my dad put a flat tray on a long pole, and it worked for a while but now they jump *down* onto it from surrounding things.
he also likes to just sprinkle bird-seed down the driveway thinly all over the place. this prevents birds from fighting over one or 2 piles (or one feeder) and squirrels have to work hard to gather up all the spilled seed so he birds get more seeds.
he also sits there throwing rags at the squirrels, but that sort of thing is for old people!
(i'll tell him about the vasiline trick, lol!)Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to keep squirrels out of bird feeders?
If you have the slender pole that looks like a candy cane with the feeder at the end of the hook....there are baffles that you can add to the pole so the squirrel can't get up the pole....and make sure the feeder is at least 6 ft from the ground......
there is also feeders that have an opening of birds to sit on but when something as heave as a squirrel sits on it it closes and they can't ge the seeds....
The best method of Grey Squirrel control is the Kania Trap 2000. It is effective, humane kill, no re-locating. Place the trap 5-7 feet above the ground on a tree trunk, under eves, or in an attic away from children and non- target species. Best bait is peanut butter, or nuts in their shells.
i had the same problem. The solution is very simple. If it is a ground mounted feeder, make a pyramid shaped box with no bottom and somehow keep it high on the pole. This doesnt allow squirrels to climb up the feeder. If its a feeder hanging from a tree, try using a spray repellent
They actually have special bird feeders to keep squirrels out. My in-laws have one. Otherwise, try to hang to bird feeder far out on a limb with a long string attachment. Makes it harder for the squirrels to get to it. Good luck!
I know a lady who put Vasaline on the birdfeeder pole and the squirrels can climb it. I have used a spray at the base, but it has to be put on after it rains.
A 22. lol
No, seriously, if there is an answer, I would like to know. Those pesky, things chew through anything. If they weren't so cute!!
they make these dome shaped things that you put over the feeder. im sure you can buy them at lowes or home depot
get a squirrel feeder.....
only use worms in the feeder...?
Do Slinky's really work on bird feeders to keep the squirrels off of them?
someone had told me to put a slinky on the pole that my bird feeder sits on and the squirrels can't get up there.Do Slinky's really work on bird feeders to keep the squirrels off of them?
My father uses valalene. they cannot climb it, they slide off it and cannot figure out how to work it. It doesn't wash off and they don't like the grease on their fir or paws. He hasn't had a problem since....even on the string to attach them to the tree! It is inexpensive and worth a shot.
Good luck
I personally have a squirrel proof feeder. Squirrels get on it they are too heavy and it closes. Anywhere they are on it.Do Slinky's really work on bird feeders to keep the squirrels off of them?
What is wrong with squirrels? Who feeds them?
Put a can baffle on your pole and move the pole away from anything that the squirrel can jump from to get to your feeder.
I've never heard of using Slinkies, but I'll bet the squirrels would find a way around them. They're pretty crafty.
im sure the squirrel would just jump or crawl past them.
move the feeder away from any over hanging trees, and put some 2ft wide aluminimum sheeting around the pole - it will be too slippery for the squirrels to climb up, and too wide for them to jump past.
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the squirrells learn how to slinky it is such a cool trick!
I have never heard of this before, but you risk the squirrel getting caught up in the slinky and dying which is ok if you dont care about squirrels. We used to oil the pole, it makes it too slippery to climb.
My father uses valalene. they cannot climb it, they slide off it and cannot figure out how to work it. It doesn't wash off and they don't like the grease on their fir or paws. He hasn't had a problem since....even on the string to attach them to the tree! It is inexpensive and worth a shot.
Good luck
I personally have a squirrel proof feeder. Squirrels get on it they are too heavy and it closes. Anywhere they are on it.Do Slinky's really work on bird feeders to keep the squirrels off of them?
What is wrong with squirrels? Who feeds them?
Put a can baffle on your pole and move the pole away from anything that the squirrel can jump from to get to your feeder.
I've never heard of using Slinkies, but I'll bet the squirrels would find a way around them. They're pretty crafty.
im sure the squirrel would just jump or crawl past them.
move the feeder away from any over hanging trees, and put some 2ft wide aluminimum sheeting around the pole - it will be too slippery for the squirrels to climb up, and too wide for them to jump past.
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the squirrells learn how to slinky it is such a cool trick!
I have never heard of this before, but you risk the squirrel getting caught up in the slinky and dying which is ok if you dont care about squirrels. We used to oil the pole, it makes it too slippery to climb.
Why did God design the squirrel to steal his food from bird feeders?
That's right, Squirrel - you've got a free ticket to hell!Why did God design the squirrel to steal his food from bird feeders?
Perhaps the issue is that bird feeders were unintelligently designed by furless primates or flightless birds.
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Oh, leave now, huh? FINE! ((((PENGUIN))))
I hope there's nothing missing from your bird feeder or house or bank account when you wake up. Squirrels control the whole financial institution you know.Why did God design the squirrel to steal his food from bird feeders?
sweet dreams
God feeds his animals, They all serve a purpose in life too. And no animal goes to hell.
I don't know, but if you figure it out, please let my Lab know. She's been trying to get to those damn squirrels for 2 years now...
My dad shoots squirrels that do that here.
and my dad is a Great shot, he uses insects (bee's wasps etc.) for target practice.
I'm a great shot too, but nothing compared to my dad.
Satan makes them do it.
GN.bumble and bumble
Perhaps the issue is that bird feeders were unintelligently designed by furless primates or flightless birds.
--
Oh, leave now, huh? FINE! ((((PENGUIN))))
I hope there's nothing missing from your bird feeder or house or bank account when you wake up. Squirrels control the whole financial institution you know.Why did God design the squirrel to steal his food from bird feeders?
sweet dreams
God feeds his animals, They all serve a purpose in life too. And no animal goes to hell.
I don't know, but if you figure it out, please let my Lab know. She's been trying to get to those damn squirrels for 2 years now...
My dad shoots squirrels that do that here.
and my dad is a Great shot, he uses insects (bee's wasps etc.) for target practice.
I'm a great shot too, but nothing compared to my dad.
Satan makes them do it.
GN.
Squirrels attacking small bird's tube feeder?
I need a solution to stop the squirrels from climbing the thin iron Sheperd's pole .... after the small bird feeder. Any solutions? They climb the pole so easily and clean out the feed in no time flat. Thanks all for any suggestions.Squirrels attacking small bird's tube feeder?
put hot sause on itSquirrels attacking small bird's tube feeder?
Grease the pole?
The other option is some sort of baffle, typically a downward facing dish, cone or array of rods arrangement.
Placing the pole inside a larger plastic pipe may make it harder for them to climb, a really smooth surface may defeat them, as they can generally cling to anything with a texture, or anything they can get a grip around.
cover the ple with a smooth peice of plastic so when they tri to climb they slip.
put hot sause on itSquirrels attacking small bird's tube feeder?
Grease the pole?
The other option is some sort of baffle, typically a downward facing dish, cone or array of rods arrangement.
Placing the pole inside a larger plastic pipe may make it harder for them to climb, a really smooth surface may defeat them, as they can generally cling to anything with a texture, or anything they can get a grip around.
cover the ple with a smooth peice of plastic so when they tri to climb they slip.
Why did God design the squirrel to steal his food from bird feeders?
That's right, Squirrel - you've got a free ticket to hell!Why did God design the squirrel to steal his food from bird feeders?
Perhaps the issue is that bird feeders were unintelligently designed by furless primates or flightless birds.
--
Oh, leave now, huh? FINE! ((((PENGUIN))))
I hope there's nothing missing from your bird feeder or house or bank account when you wake up. Squirrels control the whole financial institution you know.Why did God design the squirrel to steal his food from bird feeders?
sweet dreams
God feeds his animals, They all serve a purpose in life too. And no animal goes to hell.
I don't know, but if you figure it out, please let my Lab know. She's been trying to get to those damn squirrels for 2 years now...
My dad shoots squirrels that do that here.
and my dad is a Great shot, he uses insects (bee's wasps etc.) for target practice.
I'm a great shot too, but nothing compared to my dad.
Satan makes them do it.
GN.
Perhaps the issue is that bird feeders were unintelligently designed by furless primates or flightless birds.
--
Oh, leave now, huh? FINE! ((((PENGUIN))))
I hope there's nothing missing from your bird feeder or house or bank account when you wake up. Squirrels control the whole financial institution you know.Why did God design the squirrel to steal his food from bird feeders?
sweet dreams
God feeds his animals, They all serve a purpose in life too. And no animal goes to hell.
I don't know, but if you figure it out, please let my Lab know. She's been trying to get to those damn squirrels for 2 years now...
My dad shoots squirrels that do that here.
and my dad is a Great shot, he uses insects (bee's wasps etc.) for target practice.
I'm a great shot too, but nothing compared to my dad.
Satan makes them do it.
GN.
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