Ynaught This is my "squirrel proof" feeder failure!
May 22 at 15:12 EST .
Gerty Bought new squirrel-proof bird feeders. They work. Now I find I have a new dependent at the feeders--a chipmonk! This little guy doesn't give up. He keeps filling his jowls with the seed, runs back to his burrow, returns for more. What a glutton!
He's a whole lot better looking than the squirrels but I think I miss cussing at them!
May 22 at 08:16 EST .
Eagles Dominion Gerty our chipmunks sit just below feeders and gather up the sunflower seeds the birds spill. Then they run around to all the planters and bury them. :- )
May 22 at 11:47 EST .
Ynaught What kind is your feeder, Gerty? I have been at war with my squirrels. I did get a very expensive feeder that seems to keep them off, but then was given another "squirrel proof" feeder that is keeping them fat and sassy! I am hoping the baffling I have made with hardware cloth might keep them off for a while, but I won't be surprised to see them chomping on the seeds soon.
May 22 at 15:08 EST .
Gerty Miss Y--have gotten rid of the packaging but will return to the feed store soon--will get information to you shortly.
The sqirrels do climb on to them but not able to feed directly from the column of seeds. After a while, they don't bother to return. The new feeders are a bit pricey but they have paid for themselves in sunflower seeds alone!
May 22 at 20:17 EST .
Eagles Dominion Are you sure it's not cold!? ht Jonathan Pratt
May 20 at 13:05 EST .
Ole buzzard Doesn't matter if it's cold or not. We have to catch up with Mom!!
May 21 at 16:49 EST .
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BirdsNest Believe it or not, ducklings will drown if they cannot get out of the water. I almost lost 2 last year. Now when it is time for the mom to hatch I put a rock in their water tub so the little ones can get out.
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