Is this supposed to be squirrel proof?
1122564
Nothing is squirrel proof, but I have hung my feeder off a hook away from a bush where they will try to jump off and with a baffle 5 ft up so they can't run up the pole. I read where squirrels can jump 5 ft up and 10 ft out , so you have to make it squirrel proof where they can't jump to it. I have fun watching the squirrels trying to figure how to get to my feeder. But none have. As long as I don't get flying squirrels. LOL
1122565
I don't know whether it was supposed to be squirrel proof. However, I had the squirrels chew through all the plastic feeders that I had. With this metal feeder I had 2 squirrels essentially sleep on the feeder tray and feed when they wanted. When they tried to get the last little bit, they ended up with bloody noses. All this because I only wanted to feed the birds. I hope this is helpful.
1122566
The squirrels can get the seeds out. Not very many seeds, but they still manage to sit on the perch and collect a few seeds here or there. Not a significant distraction for my regular visitors.
1122567
It may be "supposed to be" but probably not. If a squirrel can jump to the top of it, it can hang down over the rim and scarf to it's heart's content. Sorry - I've seen it happen.
1122568
So far I have not had any trouble with squirrels getting into the feeders. ButI would not go so far as to say they are squirrel proof. Mine hang on a metal pole away from trees where a squirrels could jump onto the feeder.
1122569
It's SUPPOSED to be, but my squirrels hang on it, causing it to tilt sideways and then they scarf up all they can eat. And they are bottomless pits.
1122570
If you can operate a #3 Phillips screw driver you can tighten down the lid so a squirrel can't get in. If you want a squirrel proof feeder get one of those cylinder mesh feeders inside a cage. I have one and after one try the squirrels just totally gave up on it. But, the Cardinals were too intimidated to feed inside the cage. Hundreds of wrens and the usual suspects, but no Cardinals. So I bought a no-no Cardinal feeder and hung it right next to my squirrel proof cylinder cage, and whithin an hour the cardinals started feeding at it. To get to the no-no cardinal feeder the squirrels have to first jump on the cage feeder and they have just given up. If you can operate a #3 Phillips screw driver you can tighten down the lid so a squirrel can't get in. If you want a squirrel proof feeder get one of those cylinder mesh feeders inside a cage. I have one and after one try the squirrels just totally gave up on it. But, the Cardinals were too intimidated to feed inside the cage. Hundreds of wrens and the usual suspects, but no Cardinals. So I bought a no-no Cardinal feeder and hung it right next to my squirrel proof cylinder cage, and whithin an hour the cardinals started feeding at it. To get to the no-no cardinal feeder the squirrels have... » Read More If you can operate a #3 Phillips screw driver you can tighten down the lid so a squirrel can't get in. If you want a squirrel proof feeder get one of those cylinder mesh feeders inside a cage. I have one and after one try the squirrels just totally gave up on it. But, the Cardinals were too intimidated to feed inside the cage. Hundreds of wrens and the usual suspects, but no Cardinals. So I bought a no-no Cardinal feeder and hung it right next to my squirrel proof cylinder cage, and whithin an hour the cardinals started feeding at it. To get to the no-no cardinal feeder the squirrels have to first jump on the cage feeder and they have just given up. « Show Less
1122571
Absolutely not! I ended up making it a squirrel feeder. They actually climbed inside of it and knocked the seed. All over.
1122572
Unless it's mounted on a pole with absolutely no launch pads (trees, decks; from which the squirrels can jump from onto the feeder), then consider it squirrel proof. This is far from it. Squirrels hang from it and the seed scatters all over the place.
1724633
It is NOT resistant to squirrels... As my "hole-y" lid will attest. Keep it indoors, or spray it with a deterrent.
1037975
I doubt it will, you would need hardware cloth ( a wire mesh) for squirrel.
90469
It is not water proof. I have quite a large porch & mine is plugged in outside on the porch where it never gets rained on. Squirrels don't even get near my porch any more. I plan on purchasing two more units, one for my attic & one for my storage shed.
213270
I haven't had this problem but wiht the wire mesh, you could run a wire around the mesh and to the hanger on each side. I think that would keep a crafty squirrel out!
398719
It is clear and it did not stop the squirrels. My husband had to put a wide pvc pipe above it to keep them off. I will have to ask my husband to measure it for you.
811999
It's not been a problem with our peanut feeder as we have it hanging on a hook where a squirrel guard is attached. That's a rather simple solution!
1758387
No. I have used this design of bird feeder for over 10 years and have never had anything get into the bird seed bin (neither squirrel nor water). The feeder has an overhang where the birds stand and feed that keeps out wind, rain, snow, etc. It is a very good design.
1550821
I have not a clue! I hang it on the edge of the roof. I have not seen squirrel coming. The feeder looks like on the picture; on the bottom is an edge where seeds are falling down. I think that you need a cage against squirrels. As you see there is no cage. I like this feeder, and bought for my niece, too. She does not see squirrels on her either, but it might be the area we are living in, not the "squirrel proof" design.
1859278
Yes. It has a rod that hangs up from each end and goes across the top. The top lid also swings up to add food easily. I love it and it is really squirrel proof.
151610
IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will ground-feed, as well.Good luck! IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will... » Read More IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will ground-feed, as well.Good luck! « Show Less
2270736
Absolutely no problem with squirrels - the surround isn't big enough for them to get footing. I have one feeder hanging in a tree, and even so the squirrels leave it alone.
662492
I honestly don't know---I don't have squirrels where I live. Maybe a metal one would serve you better.
1111322
We had the same problem at first but finally the birds are using it. However it is NOT squirrel proof. We spent a lot for this and one from Lowes would be just as good. Went out one morning and the squirrel was inside it having a feast! Had to tape the top closed. They hang from the pole and push the feeder back and forth til the seed falls out. Good luck.
1100126
I haven't seen any squirrel injuries. as a matter of fact the smaller squirrels don't even open the lid. they slink inside of the opening (about a 3/4 inch gap). grab some corn and then race back out. I've also had some birds stick their heads inside this gap (blue jays) without any obvious injury or problem.
1724636
My guess is that it would be quite difficult for them to get through as it is quite sturdy. I would imagine that it would take them a lot time to chew through if it was even possible. however the only way to guarantee that a squirrel won't get in is to have a metal container. It is air tight so they may not mess with it either way.
360019
We just hung it from a grape arbor by putting in a bolt and an S hook. Squirrels are still on them all the time. It is not much on squirrel prevention.