Because the food in the squirrel feeder is far easier for squirrels to access compared to most bird feeders, they will usually take this option instead.
These stop squirrels from being able to access your bird food, while still allowing small birds - like tits and Robins -to access it.Īlternatively, by introducing a Squirrel feeder to your garden you may actually stop Squirrels from eating your bird food. The best solution in this case is to use a caged bird feeder. If you are putting out food so that you can spot smaller, rarer UK garden birds, this can cause an issue. Secondly, it can cause damage to the feeder itself squirrels often break feeders, including hanging bird feeders, when trying to access the food.įinally, squirrels can frighten birds - especially smaller birds. Firstly, it means that squirrels will eat the food faster and that you'll need to replace it more often. Grey Squirrels eating your bird food can cause issues if you are trying to attract wild birds into your garden. This means small birds will be able to feed as well as larger birds. The Squirrel Proof Suet Bird Feeder is made with cage wire and comes. For those trying to feed a range of birds, it is advised that you include caged and uncaged feeders. Squirrel Proof Suet Bird Feeder is a squirrel, grackle and starling proof suet feeder. They also prevent some larger birds, like Magpies, Rooks and Jackdaws from getting to the food. If using a ground feeding station to feed birds, you can also use a removable cage that is placed over the feeder.Īlternatively, we also stock Squirrel busters that work on gravity, with the food ports closing up when large birds or squirrels sit on the perches.Īll of these options stop squirrels from getting access to feeding ports. Try the new Squirrel Stopper Round Squirrel-Proof Suet Feeder to let the smaller songbirds eat This suet feeder features an outer cage to keep the squirrels and grackles out, while the 1.5' square openings allow smaller birds easy access to the suet inside. These are built using cages, to stop squirrels from being able to get to feeder ports. Opting for a specially-made squirrel proof seed, peanut or suet bird feeder can help to resolve this issue. They are very agile creatures and can easily climb feeder poles. It can be difficult to stop squirrels from getting into your bird feeding station or feeder. For example, grey squirrels will readily eat black sunflower seeds and peanut blends, which are favourites of many bird species.
Squirrels and garden birds have similar tastes when it comes to certain seeds and nuts.
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