How to Stop Squirrels From Stealing Your Bird Food

Did you know that in the winter, squirrels do all they can to steal seeds from bird feeders, but with this squirrel-proof shield, you can keep the squirrels out and the seeds in.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Drill
• Bird feeder on a drillable pole(e.g., wood, plastic, metal)
• Large nail
• 2-foot-square piece of pliable sheet metal
• Scissors
• Glue, stapler, or hole punch and metal fasteners

1. Drill a hole about halfway up the bird feeder pole and insert the nail all the way through the hole.

2. Cut a circle 2 feet in diameter out of the sheet metal.

3. Make a cut from the outside of the circle and make a hole in the center a little bigger than the circumference of the feeder pole.

4. Wrap the sheet metal circle around the pole so it rests loosely on the nail. If a squirrel launches itself on top of the cone from a nearby tree (which squirrels do), the cone will not support its weight.

5. Form the cone by gluing the sides together with a strong glue, stapling, or punching holes and affixing fasteners.

[xivyisazombiex]

on 11/13/2009 Squirrels are definitely a threat to my bird feeder. Terrific article.

[corletia]

on 11/13/2009 This article is cute!

[roseanne09]

on 11/13/2009 Great article and tips from stopping squirrels stealing from bird feeders. Thanks for sharing. 5*

[amyrah]

on 10/19/2009 great info

[mvalora]

on 9/24/2009 Good instructions for keeping squirrels away from your bird seed.