A Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder that works! Easy, inexpensive DIY solution, 2 hours, less than $20
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Published 2020-04-14
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We love the squirrels, but they were eating all of the suet and not leaving any for the birds. You too can keep them out of the bird feeder for under $20 and a couple hours of easy work.
Protect, guard and shelter your birds. Baffle those squirrels!
Free Printable 9-page Step-by-Step Visual Guide: large images and text for easy reference while building your new Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder! A pictorial materials list and easy-to-follow steps make this a fun and easy DIY project! uncharteddiy.com/squirrel-proof-feeder/
The suet feeder we are using is from Wild Birds Unlimited, but they don't have it online and not every store carries them. I highly recommend this feeder since it excludes starlings and grackles very effectively. However if you can't find one, I have a couple of links to Amazon for feeders that would be easy to adapt to this umbrella system. amzn.to/3hzVbtJ amzn.to/2G1oGHc amzn.to/2QuzGig
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All Comments (21)
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Check out a short follow up video that shows this feeder 5 months later! https://youtu.be/cSblI98pAPw
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I would like to see a few minutes of squirrels trying to access the feeder with the umbrella
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It is simply amazing the lengths some people go to in protecting their backyard birds. I have 5 feeders. Every one of them has been altered to protect my small birds and frustrate the larger birds. One feeder has had 15 different variations. I enjoy watching my birds. Always thinking about how I can make the feeders better. Thanks for the umbrella video.
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At first I thought this was over kill, but after chasing squirrels for days from my new bird feeder, I was willing to try anything. This worked beautifully. Thanks for the tip.
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Great idea, love the ingenuity by both parties 🥰 Your squirrels are incredibly resourceful, like most
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That is pretty awesome. I've given up on trying to feed my birds, so I let my neighbor do it. The birds then come to my place for the water in the birdbath. Bees, too.
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looks like a good solution, I just ordered 2 bird feeders
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I use to feed the birds when I owned a home, but now I rent so I no longer do. When I would feed the birds I found it entertaining watching the squirrels go for the seeds. I made it difficult but not impossible for them to eat. I found it very entertaining how smart some of those little guys are.
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Wow wow wow!! Very clever setup. I’m gonna do this. Right now I have a plastic flower pot I use as a baffle. Thank you for your video!!
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Very interesting testing the intellect of a smart squirrel 😀
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Love your video. I think it's a clever idea, and well executed, but I can't see it holding up very long. I've seen squirrels chew through half-inch plywood. Doesn't seem like it would take them long to get through the thin fabric of that umbrella. Nevertheless, it's working now, and I hope it keeps working for you. Thanks for posting.
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i've recently hung three feeders using the fine wire used for hanging a drop ceiling grid. I made sure the feeders were kept at least 5 feet off the ground (vertical jumping distance). I also ensured the feeders were at least a 5-6 feet away from other branches or other objects so the squirrels couldn't jump across or jump down onto the feeders. So far so good..
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You are so creative.
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Very ingenious, Steve. Keep those squirrels out of the bird feeder, yyyeeeeeesssssss!
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Awesome!!! It's a daily battle with the squirrels!!! Well done!!
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Will send photos. Thank you for sharing.
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Excellent narration, clear steps and great accompanying visuals. I couldn't do this in my retirement community with its rules but am delighted to see a solution. Only thing missing here is the video of squirrels being thwarted! Subscribed.
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Squirrels will eventually figure it out and then thank you for setting up a shade for them to eat under.
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I just bought a couple of Yankee flipper feeders. Squirrel problem solved. It only took a few days of being thrown off the feeders ( which are about 10' off the groun so the squirrels didn't get hurt ) and they stop trying. I do have a couple of feeders for the squirrels and put out food for them.
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I love birds and squirrels and feed both. The little squirrels are so cute and are hungry, also. My birds and squirrels share!
