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!