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Keep Those Squirrels Out!



Keep those squirrels out!
Green Absolute II Squirrel Proof Feeder
Keep Those Squirrels Out

Squirrels are cute and fun to watch until they start going for the seeds I put into my bird feeders.
I always wanted to know how I could keep the squirrels out of my bird feeders. The truth is...this is a never ending battle with them.


You have heard the saying "Where there is a will. There is a way."


These squirrels are always willing to try new tactics to get to those seeds they so desire.

A Few Things To Remember!

Squirrels are remarkable jumpers. You will want to keep your feeders away from trees and buildings. You may ask...

 "I thought I was supposed to hang bird feeders in the trees?" 
If you hang a bird feeder in a tree you will no doubt get these furry creatures climbing down the rope, chain, or hanger to get to the seeds.

 "What can I do to keep them from climbing down onto the feeder?" 
You can do a couple of things like placing a baffle above the feeder or you could place a feeder on a 4x4 pole in the middle of your yard. You could also purchase a squirrel feeder.

By placing the squirrel feeder in a different location, well away from your bird feeders, you can keep the squirrels away. Those little crooks will not think about robbing the bank as often.

 "Where is the best place to hang my bird feeder?" 

It simply does not matter to the squirrels if you hang a feeder from a tree, a building, or pole mounted in the middle of your yard. Squirrels live in trees. That's the first place they will go.

If your feeder is hanging to close to the ground they will simply jump up on it.

If your feeder is too close to the trunk of the tree they will simply jump on over to it.

If your feeder is hanging in a tree by a branch they will simply climb out on the branch and crawl down the rope, chain, or hook. A baffle might fix this...At least make it harder for them to get to your bird feeder.

A building is a good idea as long as there are...

  • no trees over hanging your roof.
  • no trees within 15 feet of your building
  • no poles to climb up on.
  • no walls a squirrel can scale up.

If your feeder is pole mounted by a 4x4 pole they will simply climb up on the 4x4 pole. You could try using a round metal pole with a baffle below your feeder to keep them from climbing up it. If that does not work try greasing you pole.

 What does a squirrel want from a bird feeder?
Keep Those Squirrels Out! Squirrel Proof Birdfeeder 2

 

 

 

A squirrel wants the nuts and seeds in the bird feeder.

When their quest is to get the nuts and seeds from these squirrel proof bird feeders they will always fail. That is why they are called squirrel proof.

 

 

Female Northern Cardinal

When a squirrel climbs up the squirrel proof bird feeder the only thing to grab a hold of is the perch. The perch can be set to three different weight settings.

 
Small Birds - and I mean small.

Medium Birds - like the female Northern Cardinal in this picture.

and Large Birds - like Black Birds.

 

  

 
In the picture above on the side of the feeder you will see the weight adjusters. Simply by moving this metal piece to a different notch will set-the-weight of the birds you are trying to attract and feed.
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