birds of a feather

A picture of the one you have would help with suggesting another.

-- Bon,Hastings,Ont.....zone 5a....Always room for one more

”love my wrens and was a treat to see them feed their young sparrows ”........now theres a new one

I have invested lots of $$$$ into bird feeders and own or have owned just about all of them….......there just isnt a “squirrel proof feeder” that permits all birds to feed. very few are “squirrel proof”. Even worse then a squrrel is a Gracle….........they picked and picked at my triple container finch feeder that has an umbrella until they broke the bottom, and they also picked away at the caged “for small birds only feeder” until it broke.

for the most part I have resorted to feeding all the little creatures that live near here. I put corn cobs on a ferris wheel for the squirrels…............free home theater!

Cheers

-- Central northish Ontario

greenthumb, my dear old grandpa used to do that…hilarious to watch those tree-rats spin round and round!

-- Living on the square...Metro Detroit

We have a corn wheel for the squirrels , as well as their peanut station, a finch feeder in the window, two regular feeders in the yard, plus we scatter seed for the doves. There are times every day when the yard resembles a circus!

-- the day you quit learning is the day you quit living.

I have checked them all, the rest are not squirrel proof, so may just get a different style.

The squirrels do get fed, shelled peanuts, the doves can fit onto this bird feeder nicely also, but also spread seed down for those that cannot fit in it.

-- Toronto, Ontario

There’s quite a “pecking order” around a well stocked feeding area I have noticed.
the big guys eat first and the little fellow eat off the ground and the sparrows do what ever pleases them.
They are used to me feedinghtem at 6:30 AM and are lined up around the yard in their respective perches .
within about 5 minutes the din out there is almost louder than traffic.
For what it worth, I wrapped a piece of aluminum vent pipe on the bird feeder about 5 years ago and the squirrels have never been able to scale it so far. Sorry about the fuzzy pic but the “Doe” does not like me taking her pic. p.s. she can get the seeds off the feeder! Grrr!

-- I want to believe in a lot of things but, in the meantime I have to deal with the truth

If your feeder has a metal pole I recomend buying a kids slinky toy and attaching it to the top of the pole just under the feeder.It’s a riot watching them climb up to the slinky and spring right down again.

-- Bon,Hastings,Ont.....zone 5a....Always room for one more

I was just reading in “Canadian Gardening” that someone put old stinky shoes beside plants that the deer usually visit and the deer now stay away – and when it rains, the shoes are re-stinkafied for continued use :)

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)

To have her in the yard on a regular basis would be worth the birdseed…........As long as she stays out of the garden, that is!

-- the day you quit learning is the day you quit living.

Bob: the thoughts of having deer around would be oh so nice, nice pic!

oh god, I want some!

-- Toronto, Ontario

Oh, how I wish you could show us a picture of the squrrel proof feeder.

I had a neighbour who bought one from Birds Unlimited. Within 2 days, he had a red squirrel at the feeder. He moved it, because he saw the squirrel would jump from a nearby tree or deck. It was funny watching the squirrel. He was so Pi$$d off that it was moved, and he had to recalculate how far to jump. He did it though, and successfully. Then he figured out how the feeder worked. It was designed to shut the access to the food off with the presence of any weight more than a bird. This #$%^ red squirrel would jump, carefully reach down, put his paw into the feeding mechanism, and then swing down to the ledge, and eat to his heart’s content. He would also brush out most of the feed for his buddies who were waiting below. My neighbour got disenchanted and soon took the feeder away,.. completely.

-- jroot

took it away—just look at all the fun he’s missing out on, time watching the smart little gaffer. haha what a treasure!

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)

god, I wish I could quote!

jroot, it is a squirrel proof feeder, yes, the squirrels can climb on it, they are to heavy, that is when the the feeding holes close up, hence the squirrel gets no food and the squirrel will jump back on the ground.

There are lots of settings for sensitivity on this feeder, your friend will have to adjust it. Ask your friend to re-do the settings. Your friend should have a manual with this feeder, if not, ask her/him to take it to one of the stores and they can set it. When you have the sensitivity to high, heavier birds such as pidgeons and squireels can fed.

see below, this one is mine.

-- Toronto, Ontario

jroot, this is the feeder I have, sorry, no pic.

WBU Eliminator Squirrel Proof Birdfeeder (2720)

Price USD$ 98.99
Item is available.

Shipping Notes:
US and Canada shipping only
Hasta la Vista Squirrels!

• Capacity: 3½ qts

Protect your seed bounty from squirrels with our Eliminator. When a squirrel touches the perch ring, its weight closes the seed ports, foiling its seed-stealing plot. The Eliminator’s unique technology allows you to set the sensitivity level, so you can also exclude large birds such as pigeons or doves. It’s easy to hang, holds three and a half quarts of seed and is backed with a limited lifetime guarantee. This feeder also features a special seed ventilation system that helps keep seed fresher. It’s easy to hang, holds about three quarts of seed and is backed with a limited lifetime guarantee. The Eliminator can be disassembled and assembled with no tools, and all of its parts are top shelf dishwasher safe. (Birdfood not included.)

Dimensions: 23½” x 6½” diameter
Dimensions: 23½” x 6½” diameter
Dimensions: 23½” x 6½” diameter

-- Toronto, Ontario

darn, tried again to post the pic.

-- Toronto, Ontario

WBU Eliminator Squirrel Proof Birdfeeder picture

I give up!

-- Toronto, Ontario

Is this the one?

-- jroot

yes, jroot that is it!

-- Toronto, Ontario