Squirrel Proof ?

In the beginning I put my bird feeder about 5 feet from my privacy fence. Squirrels would climb up the privacy fence and jump onto the bird feeder and dine like they were kings. I moved the bird feeder next to my screen lanai (pool screen enclosure for my yankee friends), with the same result. I then decided to move it under an orange tree, again with the same result. After this final episode, I used my 4 lb. brain compared to the squirrel’s 4 oz. brain and moved it 5 feet from those types of areas. I found that the squirrels could not get up and around the plate, it was a barrier for them. Now if you like your bird feeder under the tree, I have had mixed results in sprinkling a small amount of cayenne ground red pepper in or around the bird feeder plate or mixing it with the seeds. Squirrels dislike it and the cayenne pepper in no way affects the birds. You will find it in any grocery store in the spice section for about $ 2.00 to $ 3.00. It truly works wonders.

The very best way to keep the squirrels, raccoons, rats, and other wildlife, out of your bird feeder, is to use safflower seed, do not mix, use straight safflower, it works 95 % of the time. After a few days, you will see only birds. Continue using only safflower seed, you will love the results.

Note: (I personally like squirrels).

Cleaning & Care of your Bird Feeder

As with any bird feeder that is exposed to the elements, over time they can get a bit messy.

To clean your bird feeder just take a sponge and wipe it clean.

Some people even take a paper towel and Windex and wipe it clean.

There is no need to take your bird feeder from it’s resting place.