Holly in FL Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I want to buy a squirrel-proof bird feeder...but, am wondering if there are styles that work better than others. Anyone have one that works? Thanks! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I got one that is a long tube that has a little cage around it. When the squirrel climbs on it, it pulls the cage down and blocks the access to the birdseed. So far, mine has worked like a charm. Now they just try to get the stuff that falls down around the bottom. This is similar to mine: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&expIds=17259,17315,23628,23670,25228,26425,26637,26761,26849,26869,27087,27113,27126,27219,27357,27403&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=squirrel+proof+bird+feeder&cp=11&um=1&resnum=3&ie=UTF-8&cid=18335984707605587329&sa=X&ei=KobRTOOuC4vvngfwhfiODA&ved=0CGMQ8gIwAA# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I have this one, and it lasted about a year before they ruined it. It was entertaining watching them try to get into it. They're awfully determined. Eventually they knocked it onto the ground and chewed a hole through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Same here, but they drug it up another tree.:glare: I have this one, and it lasted about a year before they ruined it. It was entertaining watching them try to get into it. They're awfully determined. Eventually they knocked it onto the ground and chewed a hole through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Our squirrels don't bother with the suet feeders, and it may be because the stuff is so stinky. And a number of neighbors have good luck with their feeders at the top of poles with the metal skirt, rather than hanging ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 In a battle between a squirrel-proof feeder and a determined squirrel, you won't lose money betting on the squirrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 LoL!:iagree: In a battle between a squirrel-proof feeder and a determined squirrel, you won't lose money betting on the squirrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I had one that had the pull-down thingie, but the problem was that the bird seed sort of caked up inside at the bottom and the container was too narrow for me to reach in and tidy it up. Eventually I tossed it. Then I bought an acrylic feeder that has a dome over it, which is supposed to keep the squirrels out, but some of them have figured out how to flip into the feeding tray. I don't have much of a problem with squirrels, really, so I just don't worry about it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Not here. The squirrels dragged it into the woods and we never found it. At least, I think it was squirrels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 These stories are hilarious! I may still try one. Thanks! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 These stories are hilarious! I may still try one. Thanks! ~Holly It's worth the money to watch the show. I love squirrels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly in FL Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 True...very true! ~Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5wolfcubs Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Bought a hanging round one for my dd for her birthday -- we've had lots of new little birds that never came to our platform squirrel feeder BUT today a squirrel was swinging from it! The seed was falling out. Bad squirrel! Bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I think of my feeder as a bird-proof squirrel feeder. When they came around last year, I threw potatoes and onions at them from the window. My aim is very bad, didn't hit a one. The snow was too deep for me to go all the way out there, and I didn't have anything to shoot them with. Meanwhile, my mother was rooting for the squirrels. They are okay on everyone's bird feeders but hers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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