Squirrels! *shakes fist*

[libnnc]

Any loungers have success keep them outta your bird feeders? I've seen all these fancy-schmacy "squirrel proof" feeders and before I invest $25 buck (or more) I'd like to know if they actually work.

Thoughts?

How do y'all keep the buggers out?

[Gormy Cuss]

1. A squirrel-proof feeder.

I have the kind with spring-loaded perches and the weight of anything heavier than a blue jay causes all of the seed ports to close. Sometimes the squirrels try to figure it out but they can't and move to the spillage under the feeder. That area gets a healthy dose of cayenne powder on a routine basis.

You can mix cayenne in with the seed in your current feeder to slow down the squirrel assaults until you buy a new feeder. The cayenne doesn't bother the birds.

[libnnc]

3. Cayenne powder...check.

Thank you. I've seen those feeders and I almost bought one. I may go get one this afternoon.

:hi:

[flvegan]

2. I've succumbed to the squirrel invasion at my house.

I welcome my new squirrel overlords. I have given up.

*raises white flag*

[libnnc]

4. I set out some peanut butter to see if they'd eat that instead.

Right now, there's one little booger sitting about 6 yards away from me...

he's scoping it out. I think they like the PB.

[RazzleCat]

5. I want this

its twirl a squirrel about $35..00 on line http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLiasdJeoo

[libnnc]

6. Weee! THAT is brilliant!

I want one now! :bounce:

[stuntcat]

8. oh that's too cute!

That is a good idea. My squirrels are used to depending on me now but if I was just starting I'd order one!

[Whoa_Nelly]

9. Bookmarked!

Want one for the someday ahead when I get my little place on a lake in MN :hi:

[stuntcat]

7. lol me too

I just buy twice the amount of food and put it in 3 different spots so they'll share.

[Kali]

10. outta birdfeeders? hell I can't keep them outta my house. And now I have one for a gd pet!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=7824632
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=7902247

[stuntcat]

15. YAY!!

omg I remember the first thread but I never knew what happened!! This is Teh Best!! :loveya: I've always had a soft spot for the squirrels, I've been feeding them in my back yard for years.. the birds get what the squirrels leave.

[myrna minx]

23. Awww. I love the little baby! n/t

[Orsino]

11. I've got a solution.

One which may be doomed to hilarious failure, of course.

The dome atop ours does the trick from above, but at least one squirrel has figured out how to streeeeeetch out from between the rail supports on my deck, and juuuuust grab the feeder and pull it close, stuffing his face while hanging out sideways. I've bought a 2'x3' sheet of plexiglas to put on the outside of the deck, putting (I hope) the feeder out of reach.

I join you in a ceremonial fist-shaking.

[Orsino]

13. ...and here's the little acrobat now!

Hastily shot with auto-focus still on. Here's his stretch, which I hope will be defeated by the plexiglas:

[stuntcat]

14. omg he's cool!

it's Action Squirrel! :loveya:

[Orsino]

19. I think so, too.

He's back at it this morning, in between thundershowers.

[NJmaverick]

12. The squirrel's superior intellect can not be defeated

get a squirrel feeder and hope that offering pleases them.

[DS1]

16. Why don't the squirrels get to eat?

Squirrels rock

[libnnc]

17. they can eat...

the problem is they eat the whole feeder full of food so there's nothing left for the birds.

[sandyj999]

18. I just put sunflower seeds down for them and they never bother my feeders. n/t

[zanne]

20. My advice; Enjoy the squirrels. nt

[Chan790]

21. You need my birds...

I've got crows and ravens in my backyard. I don't feed them, I just make sure the birdbath is clean and full. They eat the squirrels. Notably, the crows are not interested in the bird-feeder...and the squirrels aren't either anymore. Thus, my bird-feeder has a bright array of songbirds.

[myrna minx]

22. I fill my feeders that have the spring that shuts if something heaver than a

little bird is hanging on the feeders. I then leave a little squirrel/chipmunk pile underneath the feeders for my other critters. Any of the seeds that sprout are eaten by the bunny that lives in my urban "menagerie". Everyone's happy. LoL.

[Angel]

24. Here is the lil guy I have been feeding

He sits on that little spot on the tree and waits for me to put the food down.