Buying a Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

Squirrels, although very cute, can be quite a bother around the garden. These pesky little creatures can play havoc on your property especially if finding a way into your home. Most people try to admire squirrels at a safe distance. However if you are putting out seed for birds, you are also sending out an open invitation to the squirrel population. Squirrels are fond of the black oilers found in bird seed and don’t mind raiding the bird feeder if they can find access to it. To prevent this from happening, buying a squirrel proof bird feeder would be a wise idea.

What should you look for in a squirrel proof bird feeder? Well obviously platform feeders would provide easy access to the bird seed unless placed in an area that is unreachable by squirrels. This may be difficult since these little creatures seem to be able to climb or jump to any location. Picking an area away from trees and/or any jumping opportunity is a good idea. Placing the platform feeder on a pole that is higher than five feet may serve as a squirrel proof bird feeder.

A wood hopper bird feeder is a great choice since it is accessible to both large and small birds. It’s also good for protecting the feed. However, squirrels love wood and it doesn’t appear to be an obstacle for them. Again, as with the platform feeder, in order to make the wood hopper feeder a squirrel proof bird feeder, you’ll need to place it in an open area and high enough to prevent these tormenting little visitors.

A squirrel proof bird feeder is generally one of the common bird feeder types with the addition of a squirrel guard, a squirrel baffle or a protective wire mesh cage. These special features make gaining access to bird seed much more difficult and will hopefully deter squirrels from raiding the bird feeder.