Squirrel-proof?
So much for our squirrel-proof feeder. It was one of those spring-loaded models that would close down over its hoppers if too much weight sat on one of the perches. It never completely deterred them—our backyard squirrels had figured out a way to grip the deck railing with their back feet so that their complete body weight was not resting on the perches. In this way, they could nibble a bit. More often they scooped seed out with their noses and then ran down the steps to eat what had spilled onto the patio below.
Yesterday, however, more than one of them must have tried to sit on the feeder. I looked out the kitchen window to see that the feeder was hanging precariously from the end of the very stretched out spring mechanism. I have repaired it a couple of times now, but this time the spring itself was completely stretched. I guess I’m in the market for a new feeder.
I do like squirrels, but they have their own feeder, and I really would like to find one that was squirrel-proof. Our nature shop carries the kind that spin when something heavy sits on them. But I don’t want to send the squirrels flying to their deaths. What to do? If any of you have had success with a particular feeder in this situation, I’d love to read your suggestions.
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Great shots and finding a squirrel proof feeder is a real chore. They are smart little stinkers.
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I do think that squirrels are cute--but I cannot stand them.. They (and the chipmunks) drive us crazy!!!! ha
How's hubby?
Hugs,
Betsy
My squirrels figured out how to distributing their weight around the feeder.
They spill a lot so I think I'll just put some on the ground as well and maybe if it's easy to get they'll leave the feeder for the birds. :)
Have a great day!
We have a squirrel proof feeder, that the squirrels now crawl inside of along with the chipmunks (I just posted a new header with a chipmunk coming out of the feeder with his mouth full). They have even chewed thru the metal and created a hole in the side. I think it is a losing battle! It does create some great photo opps though! Your pictures ring a bell with me! But, I have decided for this winter to just keep the feeders further away from the house.
Happy camera critters
I love your blog!
Luna - We love Luna
I have some flat (they look like a dish with sides) hanging feeders that the squirrels like to sit in. I also put some sunflower seeds on the ground for them. I have two hanging tube feeders which hang from shepherds hooks. The squirrels don't bother them, because they have enough food in the other places that are easier to get to. Hope that helps. Good luck. Thanks for not buying the feeders that could cause harm to them, that's really nice of you!