One of the most common issues we see with squirrels in gardens is that they keep on eating the feed put out for birds. When it comes to keeping squirrels off your bird feeder, the best solutions are usually investing in a squirrel proof bird feeder or a baffle to protect your current feeders from squirrels.
Note: Before buying a squirrel-resistant feeder, it may be worth considering what this actually means! Some brands come with a lifetime guarantee against squirrel damage, but do not prevent squirrels accessing the food within.
Here at Really Wild Bird Food, we stock a range of ‘guardians’ – mesh guard cages that sit over the top of bird feeders, making it difficult for squirrels to gain access.
These come in a range of sizes, depending on the size of feeder you wish to protect.
Squirrel baffles and squirrel domes act as effective blockers, deterring squirrels. Greasing your feeder pole to stop squirrels scaling it may also be worth a try.
Take a look at some of the squirrel proof bird feeders available from Really Wild Bird Food below: