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In order to keep away from the seed in your bird feeder, Squirrel proof feeders have become
more and more sophisticated.
Squirrels love the same seed that fills your bird feeder, and they've got the size, strength and intelligence to
take over an unprotected bird feeder. It will be very difficult for you to find a squirrel proof feeder that will
offer 100% protection from squirrels.
You will discover that a Squirrel proof feeder will not stop squirrels every time, but will come pretty
close. You can find low-tech caged feeders, baffle-style squirrel proof feeders and some high-tech, weight
triggered, motorized squirrel proof feeders.
Usually low-tech Squirrel Proof Feeders are caged bird feeders that use wire to surround the feeder to keep the
squirrels from reaching the bird seed. This type of feeder is very popular.
Some use a baffle. A baffle is an object that is placed between the squirrel proof feeders and the
squirrel. Mounting the squirrel proof feeders on a pole can work.
Some more sophisticated Squirrel Proof feeders are designed with an adjustable counterweight that closes the
access ports to the seed when a squirrel or a heavy bird tries to eat.
High-Tech Squirrel Proof Feeders use battery operated motors to spin the assaulting squirrel off of the
feeder.
Squirrels through trial and error can learn how to empty squirrel proof feeders as quickly as you can fill
it.
Squirrels can leap about 7 feet so position your bird feeders at least 8 feet from any jumping
surface.
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