Squirrel proof bird feeder

[clio57]

Does anyone know where I can buy a bird feeder that I can put nuts and seeds in for the birds without the fat grey squirrels that live around here, getting in.

I have brought a number which are advertised as being Squirrel proof but have not been too successful so ideally looking for ideas from those who have actually got one.

Thanks in anticipation.

[Ethel]

If you find one let me know. I've probably spent over �300 on useless 'squirrel proof' feeders over the last few years.

[MOUCHA]

I bought one in September which has proved to be squirrel proof. It has a globe structure encasing the normal tubular feed dispenser. It is made of very high quality and the little beasties cannot get to the feed. Sorry I don't know the make but it was �18 and bought in the Salisbury area.

[piggling]

We have got a feeder (illustrated on this page)

http://www.birdfood.co.uk/index.php?area_id=1& nav_id=3

But not hanging! Put on a tall metal pole - we got ours from a garden centre, with the correct attachment for the feeder. Make sure it is placed away from trees etc so the squirrels can't jump onto it. It works in our garden.

Or if that's not possible we had some succes with a hanging feeder suspended by elastic, as the squirrels don't seem to like that bouncing feeling! Put a large plastic cover (a flowerpot saucer works well) above the feeder so the squirrels can't hang down to get at it.

Good luck!

[smudge]

This made me laugh, only we bought one like it & found a squirrel curled up inside, around the bottom, sunbathing!

Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

We've since bought some similar ones, but with narrower bars. The squirrels can't get into them no matter how hard they try!

[clio57]

Thanks Piggling, Will try the elastic idea. Did have a feeder on a pole and speared a round aluminium tray though pole. No deterrant though.

Smudge. I did chuckle at your picture. We must share the same squirrel!

[Jules001]

I have one of those metal pole feeders and grease the bottom section with cheap Vaseline from Pound Shop, it is sited away from trees so squirrels can't jump onto it, the only way to access it is up the slippery pole, which it can't do so problem solved - the apples I spear onto the top of the pole for the parakeets always end up on the ground anyway once the starlings have had a go at them so the squirrels get those and the other feeding pole I have is near a fence and the squirrels can get to the fat balls on that one, although the seed feeders are metal and they have a bit of trouble with those. I wouldn't mind the squirrels just taking the food, but it's when they wreck the feeders to get to the food that I object.

[paddiez]

Rolled double sided tape around the bottom of the pole on which the birdfeeder hangs then mounted an inverted plastic salad bowl halfway up the pole, problem solved.

[nonomaybe]

I have yet to find a squirrel - proof bird feeder although I haven't actually tried hard but I find that if you mix some chilli powder with the seeds or nuts the squirrels will leave the food alone . The birds are not bothered by the powder.

[clio57]

Thanks to all for your helpful answers. I'll certainly give them all a try.