I have bought the squirrel proof feeders and the figure them out. I have hung bells on the feeder pole and the squirrels ignore it after a few days, they hang upside down and clean out a feeder in just a few minutes. I would mind if they ate some because I don't mind feeding them but I don't want them cleaning out a feeder in just a few minutes! Thanks for any help!
2007-03-14 17:11:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Get a piece of metal flashing. Cut it so that you can attach it to the pole like a lamp shade. The squirrels will crawl up the pole, but under the metal and won't be able to go any further.
2007-03-14 17:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by mom of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen a bird feeder that has a perch bar that will only support the lightest weight. When a squirrle lands on it, it sinks down and also closes up the feeder. Keeps them out of the seed.
there is also a neat thing called a squngee. it's a bungee type contraption that you attach a couple of ears of corn to. It gives squirrels something to eat (not birdseed) while providing fun for you while watching them swing and bounce around on it!
Win-Win!
2007-03-14 18:04:39 · answer #2 · answered by jhvnmt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product called Shake Away for squirrels that you sprinkle around to keep them away. You could put it around the area where your bird feeders are. But for real entertainment, look for Yankee squirrel-proof feeders. They have a ring on the bottom that flips the squirrel off as soon as they jump on it. I worked for an online yard/ranch/farm retailer and the Yankee Flipper was our best selling bird feeder. http://www.yankeeflipper.com
2007-03-14 17:22:31 · answer #3 · answered by Someday Soon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem here is what I did.
Go to a toy store & get a slinky toy. Attach the slinky to the bottom of your feeder so the pole goes through the center of the slinky. The squirrels won't be able to climb the pole.
P.S. try to get a metal slinky as they tend to last longer.
Hope this helps
2007-03-14 17:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-02 00:53:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy some roofing flashing ,and attach it to the outside of the feeders ,they cant run up metal flashing
a roll of flashing cost about $15 at lowes etc
2007-03-14 17:16:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mount u a metal shape like a funnel on top of the bird feeder they will slide right off it .with the point faceing up. they cant climb on that.
2007-03-14 17:21:40 · answer #7 · answered by tdarty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Wal-mart and get a package of Squirrel away, mix with 20 lb bag of bird seed, squirrels wont touch it twice. Careful, don't get it in your eyes, same as cayanne pepper.....Nuf Said
2007-03-14 17:17:51 · answer #8 · answered by Elo Fudpucker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋