My husband saw these bird feeders in a catalog. They are supposed to be "squirrel-proof", so we thought we'd give them a try.
So far the squirrels don't seem to like them. Only problem is.... neither do the birds! I've seen a few birds feeding, but not nearly the numbers I've had in the past. I think these feeders are harder to get seed from than the traditional "tray" types. I won't give up hope until it gets colder and their food sources become scarce. Hopefully then they'll take advantage of the ready supply outside my window.
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The squirrel-proof feeders I've had for a number of years work pretty good.
The squirrels tend to hit the open feeders that the doves enjoy instead.
That reminds me...I need to refill the feeders tomorrow.
I remember my mom having these squirrel proof ones is the yard at our butterfield house, they were on a stick in the ground, and the stick had a cover thing that would fall if something tried to climb it. i think there's some like that hanging from our deck now too...can't remember..
Looks shiny and slippery to me. Maybe they're afraid to fall off?! ;))
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