Everyone who’s grown to love feeding birds in their yard knows one simple truth. Where there are bird feeders, there are squirrels relentlessly attempting to steal your seed. If squirrels are a menace in your backyard, you need to learn how to keep squirrels out of bird feeders.
They may seem unstoppable with their ability to leap long distances, climb all surfaces, balance on the smallest footholds, squeeze through tiny openings and chew their way through plastic and metal. But with a little thought, planning, and a few tricks you can ensure your seed is reserved for your feathered friends only.
How to keep squirrels out of bird feeders – try these 5 things
In this article we will discuss five ways bird lovers have had success keeping squirrels out of bird feeders.
1. Choose a “squirrel proof” bird feeder
Many of the best bird feeders are designed with squirrel defense in mind. Squirrel proof feeders generally use two main tactics for thwarting squirrels – a w