Best Squirrel Proof, Resistant Bird Feeders

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While squirrels seem to get through anything, the people who make feeders have had a lot of experience working on squirrel resistant and proof. This selection of bird feeders includes baffles and built in squirrel guards. Scores of specialty feeders are designed which are made to outfox squirrels; though they may be able to get to the feeder and gaze longingly at the seed, the seeds, they can’t quite reach them. Also see: Cage Baffle Bird Feeders.

Battery Wild Bills Wild Bill's battery operated squirrel proof bird feeder, large capacity hopper bin. Battery gives zap	Droll Yankee Whipper Droll Yankees squirrel proof bird feeder with stainless steel. Weight sensitive collapsing perches	Droll Yankees Big Top Large baffle weather dome sends squirrels sliding, height may be adjusted to keep out larger birds
Droll Yankees Tipper Weight sensitive feeding tray tips when squirrels land or jump on it, not wild songbirds. Cardinals	Heritage Chew Proof Chalet All steel resistant hopper bird feeder, locking lid, perching bar, great viewing, clear panels see	Heritage Farms Absolute II Keep out unwanted critters. All metal squirrel proof bird feeder has spring activated perches, drop
Heritage Farms Choice Weight activated squirrel proof bird feeder made of chew proof all metal shield drops when step	Platform Feeder Metal Covered metal platform feeder. Roof, grid system for barrier between squirrels and food. Supply wild	Platform Squirrel Blocker Squirrel resistant nylon resin platform feeder. Grid system is a barrier from squirrels and food. Platform
Platform Squirrel Resistant Covered resistant nylon resin platform feeder with roof, grid system for squirrel proof barrier. Platform	Sky Cafe Baffle Hopper Baffle hood with angled rim sends squirrels slipping. Hang or pole mount, large capacity bird feeder	Sky Cafe Baffle Roof Blue Built in baffle hood made squirrel proof. Hang or pole mount, large capacity holds 10lbs
Sky Cafe Baffle Roof Green Squirrel proof baffle top with angled rim. Large capacity bird feeder, great to attract songbirds	Sky Cafe Baffle Roof Red Backyard bird watchers best squirrel proof bird feeder. Great design with built in baffle hood, attract	Squirrel Be Gone Squirrel weight causes outside caging to drop down, chew proof leaves cover ports. Stop
Squirrel Be Gone III Bird feeder is weight activated, shield drops over feeding ports. Decorative squirrel proof solution	Stop A Squirrel Feeder Weight activated feeder. Perch bar drops down, seal off seed supply. Steel, hang or post	Thistle Squirrel Buster Weight automatically forces outside grid to close, shutting off access to thistle nyjer seed inside
Tube Baffle Top Value Extra sturdy hanging bird feeder, heavy duty metal parts deter squirrel damage. Supply backyard	Weight Activated Buster Metal drop down skirt covers seed. Adjustable perch lengths, Cardinal ring for feeding size	Weight Activated Vista Weight settings adjust bird feeder perches, shut out squirrels, jays, crows, starlings, grackles

squirrel proof & resistant feeders

squirrel baffles

We always recommend squirrel baffles even if your bird feeder is squirrel resistant. There are numerous types of birdfeeder baffles that can frustrate squirrels from invading your feeder. By simply restricting access to the the feeder, you thwart squirrels and they find other places to feed. The reward to using a baffle is that it works to separate the squirrel proof barrier from the feeder itself. Bird have easy admittance to the bird seed, and any size bird can still enjoy the feeder. This is frequently the more pleasing approach visually. This is oftentimes accomplished by pole mounting the feeder and attaching the baffle directly onto the pole. Since squirrels are quite genius at climbing the poles from which feeders are hung, several companies sell metal or plastic cylinders which you slide over the pole and fix to it, creating a barrier which prevents the squirrel from reaching the top of the pole. Additional types of baffles include flat plates and extended inverted cone shape barrier which is too wide for a squirrel to pilot around. With whatever baffle you choose, you must place them high enough along the feeder pole so that there is an adequate distance between the ground and the baffle - squirrels can jump six feet or more directly from the ground and still reach the feeder. Other types use a hanging system and the baffle acts as a roof over the feeder.

weight activated bird feeders

If your yard is too small for squirrel-proof location, or if you have to put the feeder in a unprotected spot, consider a squirrel-proof feeder. Squirrel-proof feeders are commonly set off by weight and built of metal so that squirrels can not chew through and damage or destroy them. A spring mechanism drops a protective shield over the seed supply when a squirrel lands on the feeding platform. Birds, however, are too light to trip the mechanism and can feed in peace. Although eight-activated feeders are typically costlier than regular feeders, however the investment rapidly pays for itself in lower seed costs and the gratification of recognizing the seed you put out is earmarked only for the birds. A feeder with a weight-activated perch will cause the seed tray door to slam shut the instant a squirrel climbs onto it.

Greasing poles

We very much do not recommend coating feeder poles with grease, oil, vegetable oil, petroleum jelly, automotive oil or any other form of grease or glycerin as an anti-squirrel scheme. As well as being potentially toxic to wildlife, these substances can also mat fur and feathers, causing them to lose their insulating properties. Birds can not clean grease off their feathers. Such substances rot, spoil and generally go rancid or are toxic. This can lead to the bird or other wildlife which comes in contact with it to freezing to death.