Can squirrels get to this feeder?
293735
Yes they can unless you hang a "squirrel dish" on the line that is hanging from in which it will become squirrel resistant but not squirrel proof.
293736
yes, we have had as many as 3 at a time in it due to poor fitting pieces. The feeders are pretty but not really functional, more of a decorative piece. Large birds such as blue jays and dove can't use the feeder without injury.
293737
I used a Green Esteem 60500 36-Inch Extended Reach Wall Bracket arm and the squirrels haven't gotten to it yet
293738
We had no problems with squirrels. We put it hanging off our porch and the birds loved it. Finished the entire feeder in 6 hrs. They loved it so much they started pooping all over our porch. We took it down and our now trying to find a sturdier hanger to place it in the yard. We wanted an attractive feeder and this looked great on our 1825 home..
451292
I have tons of chipmunks and they cannot get into it. I have it hanging on an iron hook attached to an oak tree that hangs 16 inches away from the tree. The feeder faces out, the back faces the tree. They have tried to get in by walking across the horizontal part of the hook but they just slip off the roof of the feeder when trying to get to the seed openings. As do the squirrels! It really keeps them all out.
1885888
could, if bird is smart enough and has enough dexterity to push roof open to get beak inside. did not see that happen in our yard. our lazy birds just wait for the squirrels to fumble the peanuts, then swoop in.
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.
2193428
My squirrels have not been able to get into the suet feeder but large birds such as jays can still get the suet.
1256430
The feeder is pretty slippery and my squirrels cant seem to get a grip on the feeder itself, so I really dont think that will be an issue with them eating through the plastic.
671103
I have a maple tree branch near my deck. The squirrels love it and there is no such thing as a squirrel proof feeder. I know. I've tried them all. They like this one the best. :-)
1186180
Yes. Squirrels have no problem navigating to the end. I have a squirrel proof feed that works great. It has a spring in it that close when a squirrel or even heavy bird get on it.
1708482
We have ours by a porch that is frequented by squirrels and never had one go inside the feeder. Not many chipmunks in my area so I can't speak for that.
295363
No evidence of squirrel damage. Have had the feeders for 2 plus years, but squirrels cannot get to my feeders.
1809163
Squirrels can be a real problem with any bird feeder. I usually avoid that squirrel problem with this feeder by only using nyjer seed in it. If you use any other seed like sunflower or millet, I can guarantee a squirrel will chew a hole in it.I've used this feeder for years.and have never had a problem. That's not saying that some squirrel won'tcome along and try the nyjer but that is very rare.
1303985
I haven't seen any squirrels in the feeder. That said, I know they are super clingy and great climbers! I think the slippery top helps keep them away, and as long as the bottom of the feeder isn't somewhere near a fence, it's pretty squirrel-resistant.
210354
It depends on where you put it and how easy it is for squirrels to reach. On a first floor window, I imagine squirrels would definately make an effort to reach it.
1505724
I think it would work best if the feeder was mounted on a pole and the baffle were placed under it. It still works great that way for me because the squirrels can't get beyond it to the feeder. It's wonderful.
1100128
Absolutely not. The squirrels are smarter than we think, they open the roof with their heads and quickly exit with as peanut in their mouth.Fun to watch as they chew away the outer shell and eat the peanuts. P.S> The Squirrels have destroyed some wooden feeders I had but the metal one looks as good as the day I put it out.
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.
1186184
I've never seen a squirrel actually on the bar but I wouldn't be surprised as they have had no trouble getting to our birdfeeder. The hanging birdfeeder isn't that far from our railing that they can't jump to it and hang on to it.