Squirrel Proofing My Bird Feeder

10-27-2008, 10:21 PM

Only way I've stopped the buggers.

Swampper · 10-27-2008, 11:38 PM

Why don't ya just put up a Squirrel feeder?

CoventryCat86 · 10-28-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Swampper

Why don't ya just put up a Squirrel feeder?

I did that but they get bored with it very quickly and just can't resist the challenge to make trouble and go right back to the bird feeders, I can relate to that, LOL!

Don Fernando · 10-28-2008, 03:51 AM

whats wrong with feeding some squirrels? I like the little buggers

acruce · 10-28-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

whats wrong with feeding some squirrels? I like the little buggers

I like the squirrels to ,but I filled up to bird feeders and a squirrel feeder night before last. when I got home from work all feeders were empty. Thats about
10# of bird food in one day.Hell I can't afford to bird watch at that rate.

theonlybear4CORT · 10-28-2008, 08:26 PM

hire a bouncer?

them cute little things need to eat too you know,so I dont trip about it but good luck.

CoventryCat86 · 10-28-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

whats wrong with feeding some squirrels? I like the little buggers

Sunflower seeds went WAAAAAY up in price over the last year or so here and if I didn't use at least some squirrel proof feeders, I couldn't afford to feed the birds.

My late mother started a tradition of feeding the birds at the homestead so in her honor, I'm keeping the feeders stocked up for them and the occasional squirrel who can outsmart the squirrel proof ones.

Smokin Gator · 10-28-2008, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper

Only way I've stopped the buggers.

^^^^^ Me too. I think they are just plain smarter than I am, but I can pull a trigger!!

tsolomon · 10-28-2008, 05:12 AM

Squirrel baffles work if the feeder is high enough off the ground and not close to any trees or over hanging branches. They are masters of getting into feeders and will invite their buddies to join them. I tried squirrel feeders, but they want the good stuff, so baffles or a more permanent solution is needed.

68TriShield · 10-28-2008, 05:21 AM

I use what Blackdog posted. They work quite well.

Why do you think they're called "Tree Rats"

macpappy · 10-28-2008, 05:30 AM

.22 and a cast iron pot works for me.

Shoot the squirrel. Skin, clean and quarter. Season and dredge in flour and brown in hot grease in a cast iron dutch oven. Add onions, garlic, carrots and potatoes. Cover and place in 375 degree oven for about 2 hours.

Serve with french bread.

10-28-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper

Only way I've stopped the buggers.

+1 that way you get to eat 'em too!

Spect · 10-28-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper

Only way I've stopped the buggers.

QFT Those little buggers have all the time in the world they can figure out how to get around any of those other products.

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Swampper Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indian Territory Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: Squirrel Proofing My Bird Feeder Why don't ya just put up a Squirrel feeder?

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Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Squirrel Proofing My Bird Feeder whats wrong with feeding some squirrels? I like the little buggers

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theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Squirrel Proofing My Bird Feeder hire a bouncer? them cute little things need to eat too you know,so I dont trip about it but good luck.

10-28-2008, 05:12 AM	#9
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,248 Trading: (31)	Re: Squirrel Proofing My Bird Feeder Squirrel baffles work if the feeder is high enough off the ground and not close to any trees or over hanging branches. They are masters of getting into feeders and will invite their buddies to join them. I tried squirrel feeders, but they want the good stuff, so baffles or a more permanent solution is needed.

10-28-2008, 05:21 AM	#10
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Squirrel Proofing My Bird Feeder I use what Blackdog posted. They work quite well. Why do you think they're called "Tree Rats"

10-28-2008, 05:30 AM	#11
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: Squirrel Proofing My Bird Feeder .22 and a cast iron pot works for me. Shoot the squirrel. Skin, clean and quarter. Season and dredge in flour and brown in hot grease in a cast iron dutch oven. Add onions, garlic, carrots and potatoes. Cover and place in 375 degree oven for about 2 hours. Serve with french bread. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.