How do I keep squirrels off by bird feeders that hang in my tree?

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We have tried slinkies on the wires, Pam spray, squirrel baffles, wind chime on the bottom of the feeder....we're out of ideas.

Seethebeauty · Answer

I don't have a squirrel problem and I hang my bird feeders off of the tall garden stakes with the hooks. Of course, we have more rabbits than squirrels.

Chas' Crazy Creations · Answer

Here is an article that might be helpful - https://newengland.com/today/living/pests/squirrels-bird-feeders/ - good luck

Carol · Answer

I sprinkle the bird seeds with hot pepper (any type). The birds don't seem to mind but the squirrels don't like it. They then generally leave it alone. Must continue with pepper or they will be back🙁

Tymra Suter · Answer

best way i know is to move the birdfeeder

Jane Harmon Womer · Answer

I 'hear' but haven't found, they make Spicy bird seed. May look again. I just don't want to make any of the critters sick.

Jane Harmon Womer · Answer

We've moved them many times....still looking for the 'perfect' place.

Andrew Shaw · Answer

I add a tablespoon of hot chilli powder to 6KG of bird feed. Squirrels, rats and mice don't like it and move on. It doesn't harm the birds at all

Seethebeauty · Answer

... so sorry! try: https://newengland.com/today/living/pests/squirrels-bird-feeders/

Jane Harmon Womer · Answer

Thanks...glad to hear it doesn't t harm the bird! I'll He I'll give it a try!

Nancy Turner · Answer

I have mine on shepherds hooks and they can't get up them and they are just far enough from my lilacs that they can't jump. The chipmunks and squirrels and the occasional mallard duck keep some of the fallen seed taken care of. I tried a suet block with hot peppers in it and it has not been touched by any of the birds we have at our feeders. Not the same for the peanut one I put out, it was gone within a week.

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