Saturday, January 16, 2010

Birdfeeder that doesn't allow squirrels or black birds?

Can anyone suggest a birdfeeder that prevents squirrels AND black birds from eating all the food? This is what my mother has asked for Christmas but I don't know if it exists. Thanks in advance!Birdfeeder that doesn't allow squirrels or black birds?
The best kind you can get that will keep out BOTH squirrels and blackbirds is the type of feeder that shuts off the seed supply when something somewhat heavy lands on it. I know an old lady who has one of those and the blackbirds leave it alone (mostly). There isn't one that keeps out ALL blackbirds unless you want to get the kind that lets only small birds (such as chickadees) in.





So, if your mom wants to feed birds such as cardinals too..get her this weighted kind of feeder. It will keep most blackbirds out and it will keep squirrels out..but as an extra preventative measure, you should get a pole and a squirrel baffle, because squirrels are tricky and can mess up your feeder if they get to it.








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http://www.lookerinc.com/productpages/ss鈥?/a>Birdfeeder that doesn't allow squirrels or black birds?
they have feeders that have a ledge on them that collapses when anything heavy lands on it (black birds, squirrels, etc.). I gave one to my grandfather for christmas last year but the squirrels have figured out how to sit on the top of the feeder and reach down for the food. So my point is they exist, but they don't really work.
a birdfeeder that allows only white birds ?
Try a tubular feeder. see link below!
If it's a BIRD feeder then why not feed ALL the birds? What's wrong with black birds???? And don't u think the squirrels need food too? Either feed everyone or don't feed anyone at all...
They do sell a feeder that keeps out squirrels,but blackbirds,i don't think so,Ive never seen one.
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This is what I use, and I havn't had a problem with it yet. However, I do live in California, therefore I have no idea what other critters your area is prone to. :)
If you only want to feed small birds, like chickadees and titmice, you can get a feeder in a cage that keeps out larger birds and squirrels. Try Wild Birds Unlimited or another one of the bird feeder stores. The feeders with the weighted ledges are ok, but squirrels are very smart and can figure them out.
There are lots for squirls, but the black birds are the hard part. Prevent the squirls with the feeder, but shoot the black birds. This will help. If you do not want to harm the birds, then forget about them and let them empty your suet and regular feeders.





P.S. They cannot feed at a NYJER seed feeder (finch feeder).
they don't exist
They are readily available at the Home Depot and Lowe's. Most hardware stores have them as well. Most are not very expensive either.
Thats discrimination.....
Usually there is a metal collar under the feeder that prevents squirrels from getting to the food. However, you must make sure that there is not any other tree or bush that the squirrel can jump off of onto the feeder. As far as the black birds, there is literally nothing you can do except establish another feeder just for them with their favorite seed so they wont bother with the other.

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