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Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder - Stop The Madness!
If you are looking for a squirrel proof bird feeder that actually works, you need to look for certain features. First, not all squirrel proof feeders do the job as many of you bird watchers know. Squirrels are highly intelligent, crafty little beings that are determined to crack the squirrel proof code and steal your bird seed.
Before even putting up your squirrel-free feeder, let us start by setting up a defensive feeding environment and implement all available strategies. Did you know that squirrels are excellent jumpers, 10 feet plus? So if there is any kind of launching pad within 10 feet of your feeder, for example, fences, rooftops, trees, assume they will make it to your feeder.
Squirrels will chew your wooden feeder to bits. You will need a feeder that at the very least has metal reinforced feeding ports. Also place baffles below and above your feeder to keep squirrels out. You must take every measure possible to discourage this most determined, undaunted mammal. One thing not to do is grease mounting poles unless you know you are using a non-toxic substance and that animals will not be harmed if the substance gets on them.
Some squirrel proof bird feeders have gravity shut devices on them so that when a heavy squirrel sits on the perch at the feeding port, it closes a door so the animal cannot get to the seed. Get a feeder where the perch is very small so that a squirrel has to make a lot of effort to balance on it and does not have time to sit comfortably and figure a way in to the seed.
Do not get a squirrel proof feeder that requires batteries. It is just one more thing that requires attention and additional expense which is not necessary. There is also no need to get an electric-shocking feeder. We are feeding birds to enjoy watching wildlife in the great outdoors and at the same time torturing others? Squirrels can be a nuisance, but there are other ways of deterring them with feeders that will hurt them.
For general purposes, get a feeder that is easy to clean. Some feeders can be thrown right into the dishwasher. It is important to keep feeders clean so that birds do not get sick from fungus, bacteria and from contagious bird diseases that can be transferred among each other from the feeder.
In conclusion, do not be discouraged. It is possible to have a peaceful bird watching experience at your feeders without squirrels ruining your day. Take these preventative measures and look for bird feeders with these features to stop the madness.
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