The American Red Squirrel A Unique Problem for the Northern US and Canada
If you are plagued by these little critters at your bird feeders, you know how frustating these guys can be. A small squirrel weighing about 8 ounces, they are too light to activate many "squirrel proof" feeders. Most entertaining electric spinners will not detect these squirrels as they require @ one pound to activate. So imagine the added frustation if you have plunked down big bucks only to see one of these guys lying on the perch munching away - all day - every day! So what do you do? There are solutions for the red squirrel, so don't be discouraged. Most require mechanical spring loaded perches - many of which are adjustible. Why adjustable? Take a look, it is necessary to attract the birds you want. Average adjustments Average Bird Weight in Ounces Light 0 to 2 oz Goldfinch 1/2, Pines Siskin 1/2, Junco 1/2 to 1, Purple Finch 1 Medium- 2 to- 4 oz Cardinal 2, Cowbird 3, Blackbird 3, Cowbird 3, Starling 3 Heavy - 4 + oz Blue Jay 4, Mourning Dove 4, Grackle 4
BROME Squirrel Buster Bird Feeders
The Brome Squirrel Buster Plus and Squirrel Buster Classic Bird Feeders feature a truly squirrel proof design. The Classic's wire mesh drops with any weight above 4 ounces sealing off the feed ports - eliminating Red & Grey squirrels as well as grackles, jays, and other large birds. The Plus features a fully adjustable design allowing you to select the weight. The base drops sealing off the six feed ports and attracting the birds you desire. Click either picture for more information DROLL YANKEE Squirrel Proof Bird feeders
Droll Yankee is famous for bird feeders of exceptional quality and the popular Flipper is great fun. However, if you have Red Squirrels, these are the Yankee Squirrel Proof Feeders for you. The Blue Whipper will work for Red and Grey Squirrels. The four perches are curved, allowing birds like Cardinals to face the seed ports while feeding The Red Dipper will work for Red and Grey Squirrels, large birds such as Jays and Grackles and will also work on Chipmunks. Either of these great feeders will discourage the dreaded Red Squirrel and carry a lifetime warranty Click on either picture for more information.
(Watch the videos on our Flipper page) Whipper $74.95
Dipper $71.95 HERITAGE FARMS Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders
Best 1 $39.95 Absolute II $74.95 Absolute $69.96 These are some of my favorite bird feeders and we have the Ultimate II beside our pool. It works great. These feeders have spring adjustable landing perches and adjust from 1 ounce to over 4 ounces, allowing you to attract the birds you want while eliminating Red or Grey squirrels and larger birds if you desire. Each comes complete with a mounting pole, ground socket, and a hanging rod. Click the pics for more information. DUNCRAFT Squirrel Proof Bird feeders
Sonata $34.95 Selective $29.95 Selective $59.95 Champion $54.95 High quality feeders by Duncraft have have been around since the company started in 1952. Duncraft's selection of Caged Feeders as well as several fly though and platform feeders have been proven very effective in blocking Red and Grey Squirrels. The cages don't allow noses or paws to reach the seeds while selective feeders eliminate larger birds also. The platform and fly though feeders offer grids designed so the critters cannot get to the seeds, while your birds still can. Click the pics for more information.
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