Best Bird Feeders Squirrel Proof

Our top pick, the Droll Yankees Yankee Flipper Motorized Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder, attracts a variety of birds and has a weight-activated perch ring that tosses squirrels off. Here are the best squirrel-proof bird feeders on the market.

What are the best squirrel proof bird feeders UK?

Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Reviews

• Gardman Heavy Duty A01822 (Editor's Choice)
• Buster ‎BD1057 (Luxury Choice)
• Gardman A01044 (Best Value)
• Peckish 60051234 (Best Sturdy)
• Roamwild PestOff (Best With Pest Proof Technology)
• Easipet 3PCS (Best Coloured)
• Greenfingers BB-BF101 Small (Best Metal)

Will Vaseline on a bird feeder pole keep squirrels off?

Center officials said people should avoid using any lubricant to coat a bird feeder. A baffle or slinky is a more effective and kind way to deter squirrels, according to the Center for Wildlife. The Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick is asking Mainers not to cover bird feeders in Vaseline to deter squirrels.

How do I keep squirrels from raiding in my bird feeder?

Use wire to outsmart squirrels Well, wire is your answer. Squirrels are too big to walk on vertically-positioned wire, so they'll have to jump up and down it instead. If you can suspend bird feeders at least nine or ten feet from a pole and at least five feet above ground, you should keep squirrels away.

How do I keep GREY squirrels off my bird feeder?

Read on for some tips on keeping those rascals away from your backyard bird feeders.

1. Offer foods squirrels don't like.
2. Place bird feeders away from trees.
3. Get a squirrel-proof feeder pole.
4. Buy a baffle.
5. Attach a slinky to your feeder pole.
6. Get a squirrel-proof feeder.
7. Use seed laced with hot peppers.

What material can squirrels not chew through?

With that said, when you're dealing with animals that have such strong teeth, you need a remedy that is strong enough to hinder wildlife entry and 16 gauge steel has proven to be the solution.

How do you feed birds without attracting vermin?

How to stop rats from eating bird food

1. Install rodent-proof bird feeders. We are starting with the safe and very easy-to-purchase option – rat-proof bird feeders.
2. Remove water sources. ...
3. Store bird seeds properly. ...
4. Keep your yard and feeding areas clean. ...
5. Add a baffle to your bird table. ...
6. Consult a pest control professional.

Will aluminum foil stop squirrels?

Rodents hate the feeling of foil between their teeth, too, so placing strips of foil in your garden mulch will help deter squirrels and some bugs. If squirrels are eating the bark of your tree, you can also wrap the trunk in foil.

What can I spray on my bird feeder to keep squirrels off?

It's time to grab your trusty blue and red can of WD-40® Multi-Use Product. This high-performance lubricant will make the surface too slippery for squirrels and other pests to climb, so they will have no choice but to stay away. Simply shake the can well and coat all external surfaces of the feeder and pole.

What can I add to bird food to keep squirrels away?

Guess what can? Sprinkle some cayenne pepper or a similar spice onto your birdseed before you put it out. Birds will eat the seed just fine, but squirrels will smell the heat and stay well clear. You'll have to re-apply the spice frequently, however, or it'll wash off or blow away.

What keeps squirrels away from feeders?

Squirrel baffles Smooth baffles, which are plastic or metal contraptions placed above and below bird feeders, seem to work well. The baffles should be at least 15-20 inches wide to stop the squirrels from reaching the bird feeder.

How do farmers keep squirrels away?

Try sprinkling cayenne pepper, ground chili peppers, or pepper flakes around your plants when they are ready to bloom. Peppers have “capsaicin” which squirrels hate, so it's a natural squirrel deterrent. Or, make a pepper spray; you can mix dried pepper with apple cider vinegar.

Does vinegar keep squirrels away from bird feeders?

The pungent smell of pure apple cider vinegar repels the squirrels. ACV is readily available and can be sprayed directly on the plants and flower pots without harming them. Spray it as often as needed to keep the little creatures at bay.

What do GREY squirrels hate?

Planting things that squirrels don't like in amongst the things you want to protect works well. So as well as the bulbs mentioned above, try nasturtiums, marigolds, geraniums, mint and garlic. Squirrels have a very good sense of smell and all these plants smell unpleasant to them.

What do squirrels dislike the most?

Scents like white pepper, black pepper, and garlic are naturally unpleasant to a squirrel. The same goes for sweet smells such as peppermint. Try spraying your plants and flowers with water and then sprinkling on pepper or peppermint oil to deter squirrels.

What smells deter squirrels?

A List of Smells Squirrels Hate

• Cider Vinegar. Squirrels object to the scent of cider vinegar, according to the Humane Society of the United States.
• Spicy Odors. “Hot” and “spicy” scents can be practical for preventing squirrels. ...
• Distinctive Smell of Mothballs. ...
• Skunk-Like Smells. ...
• Animal Urine. ...
• Plant Mint to Repel Squirrels.

What are squirrels scared of?

Spicy Smells Scents of white pepper and garlic powder are also used to repel squirrels. Rodents are also repulsed by the scent of pepper. Spray growing crops with water and put on some pepper seasoning to keep squirrels from knocking them down. Apply as many times as possible.

Will rats leave garden after stopping bird feeding?

Please also remember that feeding birds doesn't automatically mean you will end up with vermin in your garden. Many people leave out bird food and never see so much as a whisker. You may have the odd mouse or rat pass though, but it might not develop into an issue.

Can you complain about Neighbours feeding birds?

There are no laws the Council can use to stop people feeding birds. However, if a large amount of rotting food accumulates, or the feeding is attracting rats or mice, the Council may be able to help. If the feeding is simply causing nuisance from droppings etc., it is a private matter between neighbours.

What bird food does not attract rodents?

Offer Foods that Rodents Don't Eat (Generally):

• Hot Pepper suet or Hot Pepper-treated seed. Birds will not be affected by these foods, but they are highly distasteful to mammals.
• Nyjer for finches. ...
• Hummingbird nectar.