Not Just Squirrels? How to Protect Feeders from Chipmunks & Raccoons
- July 25, 2025
- by
- John Miller
You did it. You followed the advice, set up a baffle, and watched with satisfaction as the neighbourhood squirrels finally admitted defeat. You lean back to enjoy the peaceful chirps of finches and cardinals, but then you spot it—a flash of stripes, a tiny creature darting out from a stone wall, its cheeks comically stuffed with your expensive seed. The chipmunk has arrived.
Or perhaps the mystery happens overnight. You wake up to find your feeder on the ground, twisted and broken, the contents completely gone. These aren’t the tracks of a squirrel; you’ve been...
10 Easy DIY Hacks to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Bird Feeders
- July 25, 2025
- by
- John Miller
So, you’ve declared war on the squirrels, but you’re a resourceful person. You see a problem not just as a frustration, but as a challenge—a chance to get creative and build a solution with your own two hands. Forget expensive, store-bought gadgets. You have the power to protect your bird feeders using some common sense...
The Ultimate Guide: How to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Bird Feeders
- July 25, 2025
- by
- John Miller
There’s nothing quite like the simple joy of watching colourful birds flock to a feeder in your backyard. But just as you settle down with your morning tea to enjoy the view, a new visitor arrives. It’s the “acrobatic thief” of the garden, the “furry burglar” with a bushy tail—the squirrel. In a flash, it...