Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

Squirrel proof bird feeders are a great way to keep your feathered friends happy all year.  Every year we put out bird seed and every year the bird feeders that are not squirrel proof bird feeders revive some unwanted guests.  Squirrel proof bird feeders allow for birds only to access the bird seed inside.

When you are choosing a squirrel proof bird feeder there are a few options to consider.  You need to decide if you want a hanging bird feeder, a platform bird feeder, window bird feeder, or a suet bird feeder.  Whatever your bird feeder choice there are squirrel proof bird feeders of that style.

There are different features of a squirrel proof bird feeder.  Some hanging squirrel proof bird feeders will have a weight-activated system to protect the seed inside.  These squirrel proof bird feeders may also be double-sided to feed more birds at a time.

Some platform squirrel proof bird feeder may have a mesh so that the seeds fall through the mesh and the bird can peck the seeds through, but squirrels can not get their hands through the holes. 

With a squirrel proof window bird feeder you can enjoy birds right at your widow.  This is also an easy target for squirrels, so if you want your bird seed to last look at getting a squirrel proof window bird feeder.

Suet bird feeders are also a great addition to any yard.  Suet allows birds to get the food and nutrients that they need all year long.  With a suet feeder you can also buy squirrel proof suet feeders that have a cage around the suet to protect it from the squirrels. 

What ever squirrel proof bird feeder you decided to buy, it can be found easily right here with these great links.  When you buy your squirrel proof bird feeder don’t forget to buy bird seed too!

Hanging Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

One of the most common types of bird feeders is the hanging bird feeder.  With a hanging bird feeder you can place a bird feeder almost anywhere you have a tree, and in some cases you don't even need a tree you can use   bird feeder hooks & bird feeder hangers to suspend your hanging bird feeder.  Even if you have no trees or no where to mount a bird feeder hook or hanger then there is always the option of using a bird feeder pole to help you hang your bird feeder.  That is one of the reasons why hanging bird feeders are one of the most popular types of bird feeders.  You may even be wondering what other kinds of bird feeders are there.  When it comes to bird feeders there is a great variety that you can choose from beginning with the decorative bird feeder, gazebo bird feeder, hummingbird feeders and of course the platform bird feeder.  All of these bird feeders will use a variety of bird seed and will attract a variety of birds.

Hanging bird feeders can come in various different styles and shapes.  Hanging bird feeders that are squirrel proof are great to use, especially if you live where there are squirrels.  Squirrels love to eat bird seed, and like birds they think that you put it there for them to eat.  Squirrels can go though your entire hanging bird feeder and eat all of your bird seed.  Squirrels also can scare away the birds that you are trying to attract.  There are feeders that are designed for squirrels, if that is what you want.

Squirrel proof hanging bird feeders often have triggers that only birds will be able to use.  If a wild bird lands on the perch, then some bird seed will come out of the opening.  A squirrel usually attacks a bird feeder from the top and therefore does not touch the perch and cannot access the bird seed.  Some hanging bird feeders that are squirrel proof will have a slanted top, so that the squirrel once again cannot read the feed portals.  Instead the squirrel just slides off and lands on the ground.  Another hanging bird feeder that is squirrel proof would be a globe bird feeder that has mesh around the bird seed.  Small birds can reach their beaks inside, whereas squires cannot reach their hands inside.

Some squirrel proof hanging bird feeders may seem a little costly, but these bird feeders will defiantly pay for themselves with the bird seed that you will not have to replace every few days because of the squirrels.