Squirrels are entertaining to watch, but not when their invading your bird feeders. With that being the case here is a couple ideas for squirrel-proofing your bird feeders.
- Try to place your feeders where it is difficult for the squirrels to get to them. When possible, place feeders high off the ground and away from trees, buildings or anything that a squirrel might be able to climb to get to your bird feeders. Remember squirrels can jump pretty far.
- Squirrels can easily climb the poles that most bird feeders are attached to. A cheap way to help prevent squirrels from climbing a mounting pole is to add a squirrel baffle. Feeders that are hung, a baffle can be placed above the feeder so these furry creatures can't climb down to the feeder.
- Another idea is to use a wire cage that can be used around a tube feeder. The spacing of the wire will let smaller birds in to access the feeder, but bigger birds will not be able to reach the feeder. Same goes for the squirrels.
These are just a few ideas to keep those pesky furry creatures away from your bird feeders.
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