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A Bird Feeder Just Shouldn’t be a Squirrel Feeder
In our yard there are many bird feeders to accommodate different species. We take backyard birding pretty seriously and really enjoy the hobby, sometimes our birds eat better than we do! Lately though the squirrels have been getting out of hand, and getting more difficult to tolerate! They have their own feeders…but it’s never enough. After the destruction of our screen on the back porch, it may be time to re-think things. There is a common denominator with all bird feeders…squirrel baffles! For the most part, they work great, maybe that’s why the critters want “in” now?
We have a bungee cord Squirrel Feeder, and an old fly-thru feeder for the squirrels, which we’ll put old suet, fruit scraps, and cracked corn in. They get 2 corn cobs a day, as we’ve given up on the Corn Logs…they keep stealing them! Ample water, and spillage from bird feeders keeps them fat and happy. My problem is: Do they have to tell all their friends? Now, when we see them up on the deck, small rocks are thrown their way, but alas, they’re back in 5 minutes. I always liked the little critters, now, I’m not so sure!
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Squirrel Feeders: Squirrels Gone Wild!
Well…I never thought it would come to this, I’m a pretty tolerant backyard birder, and have several squirrel feeders in the yard for the critters. But they are starting to drive me craaaazy! The other day one had the nerve to tear a 5-inch hole in the screen of my back porch. When I unlocked and opened the door, there he was scurrying about like nobody’s business. Late for work, it took me 15 minutes to get him out the door! He chewed a nice wooden black cabinet containing corn and several types of seed. He also managed to shred the big plastic bin containing regular bird seed. They overturn the water wiggler in my bird bath constantly, and I think they might even be scaring off the hummingbirds, as they are known to be one of their predators.
I have 5 cats, 4 of which are indoor-only. One is an ex-feral and goes out for 5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes in the evening. When the squirrels on the deck see him come out…they say “hi, how ya doing today?” Being an ex-feral he has no interest in the squirrels or luckily, the birds.
These squirrels are turning into monsters, brazen, they are not even scared of me anymore. Suggestions? No bee-bee guns please!
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Squirrel Feeders Can Be Hilarious Entertainment!
Backyard birding is a great hobby enjoyed by many folks. Frustrating as it is, it’s also enjoyed by squirrels! If you have a bird feeder with no squirrel baffle, just as sure as sunrise comes in the morning, pesky squirrels will raid your birdseed. They seem to find a way every time-without fail. It’s like…their job!Adding squirrel feeders to your yard acts as a diversion for squirrels from your bird feeders. Some of the squirrel feeders available today are innovative and just palin fun to watch! The Squngee Bungee Cord for example, is a squirrel feeder that holds 2 ears of corn. A small bell rings when squirrels jump on the feeder, and that’s when the show begins. And the Squirrel-A-Whirl is loved by squirrels and humans alike! Squirrel’s weight causes the feeder to rotate as the hungry acrobat grabs a bite. With this feeder, you can also attach fruit or peanut butter. Hey…the squirrels have to eat too!
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Backyard birding is a great hobby enjoyed by many folks. Frustrating as it is, it’s also enjoyed by squirrels! If you have a bird feeder with no squirrel baffle, just as sure as sunrise comes in the morning, pesky squirrels will raid your birdseed. They seem to find a way every time-without fail. It’s like…their job!