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Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders
Feeding wild birds in your garden can be an extremely relaxing and rewarding hobby but if you don’t have a squirrel proof bird feeder you’re probably losing a lot of your wild bird food to squirrels, which can become annoying and frustrating.
The best bird foods are also very attractive to squirrels and, unlike birds which are usually quite happy to share the feed with other visitors, squirrels are likely to chase the birds away and eat all the food themselves. I know from personal experience how having squirrels doing this can turn you into something of an obsessive maniac, sitting watching the bird food for hours and rushing out like a mad person, arms flailing, to chase away the squirrels each time they appear!
What makes it even worse is the ingenuity of the squirrels as anyone who has ever tried to outwit them will know. They have a seemingly insatiable appetite and are blessed with the cunning and physical attributes to overcome any obstacles we put in their way, making it extremely difficult to stop them. They will also stop at nothing to get to the food, chewing and clawing at anything that gets in their way, probably destroying your feeder in the process.
That’s where the squirrel proof bird feeders come in. These are specialist feeders designed to protect your feed from large birds and squirrels, allowing the small birds to feed in peace. And allowing you to relax in peace knowing no pesky rodents are stealing your feed!
There are a variety of feeders available. Some offer complete protection against squirrels using a variety of ingenious design techniques while others merely offer resistance against damage (as well as stealing all your bird feed, squirrels are also likely to destroy your feeder given the chance) but do still allow access to food.
Before buying a squirrel proof bird feeder there are a number of things you should take into consideration. Firstly, you should consider the bird species that are native to your area and make sure you buy a feeder that is designed for those species.
It is also a good idea to think about putting out multiple different types of feeders – one for each type of bird. In this way, each species will be able to feed without having to fight over the seed with the others and you can put the appropriate food in each feeder – for example, you could have a dedicated hummingbird feeder filled with nectar.
And don’t forget to take into consideration where you live and where you are planning to locate your feeder. The feeder you buy must be robust enough to withstand the worst of the weather in your area and still keep the seed dry.
Finally, you can also consider adding a special squirrel feeder to try and stop them breaking into your bird feeders and stealing all the food.
Below I take a look at some of the best and most popular feeders available today.
Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder
The feeder is very robust and durable and has a huge capacity, holding 3 quarts of bird seed, which means you don’t have to fill it as often. It’s also very easy to clean as it’s dishwasher-safe. Click here for our in-depth review.
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Perky-Pet Copper Panorama Bird Feeder 312C
It also has a mechanism where the seed stops dispensing once the tray is full, so preventing you losing all your seed onto the ground.
The feeder is easy to fill and clean and the design allows birds to feed from multiple angles.
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Brome 1015 Squirrel Buster Classic
This prevents the squirrels, and indeed large birds, from stealing the food without harming them in anyway.
The feeder holds 1.4 quarts of seed.
Note this feeder is not dishwasher-safe and should be hand-washed only.
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Droll Yankees YF Flipper 4-Port Hanging Bird Feeder
The motor is powered by a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery and it comes with a battery charger that plugs into standard 120V wall outlets.
It has a 5 pound feed capacity meaning it doesn’t need filling every day and it is well made and durable.
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