So how hard is it going to be for you to squirrel proof your bird feeders? This little activity might give you a general idea on what you’re up against. We know squirrels have a brain the size of a walnut but this hardly seems true for some of the more resourceful specimens. If you’re curious about your wild squirrels IQ, here’s a fun way to test squirrel intelligence and will power. This should give you an idea when looking for squirrel proof bird feeders, how effective or tough it will need to be.
Keeping squirrels away from squirrel proof bird feeders
What to look for in a squirrel proof birdfeeder
In your search for the perfect squirrel proof birdfeeder, keep note of why your current feeder is not deterring squirrels. Remember wild squirrels will gain access to the bird feed in a couple different ways. They’ll either climb up, jump on, shake the feeder, chew on the feeder itself or just knock it down completely. Remember also that a bird feeder that doesn’t work in one location may work well in a different location. For a feeder on a pole that squirrels can climb up, try hanging it on a wire instead.
Build Your Own Squirrel Proof Feeders
If you’re a do-it-yourself type of person, why not try to build your own squirrel proof bird feeder for the wild squirrels in your yard? With the right tools and supplies you can build squirrel proof feeders at a lower cost than store models. This may even be a great project to get the kids involved (with supervision of course).
With a few supplies commonly found in hardware stores, you can build your own squirrel proof bird feeder. You just might finally win in the man verses squirrel bird feeder game. The feeder may not win awards for the most beautiful design but if it works, you’ll definitely be saving some money on bird feed. It does look a bit labor intensive but I know some folks out there love being able to make things themselves. Your wild squirrel friends are waiting.
You can find the project to build a squirrel proof bird feeder with step by step instructions and photos at Instructables.com
