How can I keep squirrels out of this birdfeeder?

Question

Our birdfeeder isn't very tall,  but we have put WD40 on the pole so the squirrels wouldn't climb it so now they just jump from the ground.

Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom · Answer

Here are some different ideas (such as peppers, feed the squirrels with a different feeder, etc.): https://birdwatchinghq.com/squirrels-off-bird-feeders/

William · Answer

Lynne · Answer

Thread a kids metal Slinky around the pole. Stops climbers!

Patricia Barnes · Answer

Easy, easy, easy! Just spray with WD 40. They try to climb ans slip off. They can't get traction!

Dan · Answer

wd40 is poison to birds, ive used ghost peppers mixed in oil rats loved it, best is tall hook with slinky

Roy Campbell · Answer

use a two litre pop or other plastic bottle wrapped around pole cannot climb over slip on plastic secure so bottle will not slip on pole

Collier Austin · Answer

I fill my feeders with safflower seeds. The squirrels don't like them, but the birds love them!

Frances · Answer

Put vaseline on the pole part of the shepherds hook. They slip right down.

Michelle Leslie · Answer

Hi there, here are a few things you can try:

Use a large plastic dome called a baffle to block squirrel access to feeders.
Look for exclusion-type bird feeders.
Modify the birdseed mix.
Squirrels are not attracted to safflower seed (for cardinals, chickadees, titmice) or nyjer thistle (for goldfinches).
Also, a birdseed mixture with a majority of white proso millet seed is not a squirrel favorite yet satisfies the hunger of mourning doves and house finches.

Good luck