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DIY: Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder
by A. Drinkard
Squirrels are cute, and their playful personalities are amusing, but as nearly every experienced gardener will tell you, squirrels can also be a nuisance. Your bird feeder is meant to attract colorful birds that fill your yard with their beautiful song. Unfortunately, squirrels often eat all of the food and scare the birds away. If providing squirrel food and greasing the bird feeder's pole doesn't work, create a squirrel-proof feeder to remedy the problem.
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How to Keep Raccoons Out of the Birdfeeder
by Sarah Tidwell
Bird feeders are a great way to bring a variety of bird species into your backyard. They are ideal for bird watchers and nature lovers alike. But many wonder what they can do when their bird feeder is attracting raccoons that often steal the food. By adding a PVC pipe to your bird feeder pole through a few simple steps, you can rid your yard of the nuisance and return to enjoying your feathery friends.
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