Tag: Squirrelprooffeeders
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Squirrel Proof Feeders
Thank you for all the wonderful feedback and questions following my recent appearance on Charlie Dobbin’s Gardening Show, on Zoomer Radio. I received quite a few messages about my squirrel proof feeder comments, so I thought it would be helpful to expand on my comments with a few more details. Yes I have found that…
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Keeping Squirrels at Bay: Tips for Protecting Your Suet Feeders
Suet feeders are a fantastic way to attract a variety of birds to your backyard, providing them with essential nutrients during the winter months. However, the persistent presence of squirrels can quickly turn your bird-feeding haven into a chaotic squirrel feast. Fear not! Here are some effective strategies to keep those furry acrobats away from…
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FALL CLEANING WITH BIRDS IN MIND
It’s time to think about cleaning up the garden for fall. While doing this you can create a good haven for birds to help them through the fall and winter months. After raking the leaves, place some in piles under shrubs or bushes for our foraging birds who are looking for bugs. After cleaning up…
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‘How Do I Keep Squirrels Away From My Feeders?’
This is a question commonly asked by our customers. Squirrels can be known to clean out a bird feeder in a day, if not hours. The culprit in our region is the Eastern Gray Squirrel. This squirrel has two colour phases: gray and black. The gray and black are found in Ontario, Quebec, southern New…