Best Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders
In this review of the best squirrel proof bird feeder currently available on the market for purchase, we have compiled a list of some of the one that we think are the best and put these into Our Top Pick. From there on we do our best best to answer some of the most frequently asked questions relating to squirrel squirrel proof bird feeders in our A Buyer’s Guide section, before going on to state which one of the products that we have reviewed is the best best of all.
Because there are so many different feeders currently available on the market that all claim to stop squirrels from accessing the bird feed, we decided to take it upon ourselves to take a closer look at some of the best best ones so that you can have more of an idea on which one you should purchase. Selecting the best best one is an important decision, as if you get it wrong, you could lose all of your bird feed to those pesky squirrels.
The Best Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders: Our Top Picks
Aspects vista dome feeder
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stokes select tube feeder
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squirrel buster standard feeder
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1. Gardman Heavy Duty Squirrel Proof Seed Bird Feeder
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For keeping both squirrels and bigger birds away from your bird food, the Gardman Heavy Duty Squirrel Proof Seed Bird Feeder is a great option. It has been constructed using only good quality materials, so is capable of standing up to all different weather conditions. This means that birds will not be starving come the winter months.
Thanks to the handle at the top of the feeder it can be hung from a tree or any other sort of vantage point that you have in squirrel your yard. The cage on the outside of the Gardman Heavy Duty Proof Seed Bird Feeder Squirrel Proof has been specially designed so that only smaller birds can fit in and access the food. Any large birds or squirrels are unable to get through the holes on the cage.
A biocidal coating has been applied to the feeder, which works to kill off most known germs so that they are not passed on to you when you come into contact with the bird feeder.
This is a nice feature to have given that birds are capable of carrying certain diseases. The Gardman Heavy Duty Squirrel Squirrel Proof Seed Bird Feeder is really lightweight and can be easily dismantled when it requires cleaning.
It is able to hold as much as 0.5 kg of bird seeds, so should last quite a few days with just smaller birds accessing it. Thanks to the design of the Gardman Heavy Duty Seed Bird Feeders Squirrel Proof the food is kept fresh and well aerated, and ready to be eaten.
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2. Aspects 278 Vista Dome Anti Squirrel Feeder
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Not only does the Aspects 278 Vista Dome Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders stop squirrels from accessing the bird food, but it also looks good, thanks to its contemporary design. It also provides protection from different weather conditions, including rain. Because of the plastic polycarbonate material the feeder has been made from, it is really easy to clean.
However, if it is not regularly cleaned the metal can rust and the plastic become tarnished and discoloured, so it is important to keep on top of doing this. Similarly, the plastic Aspects 278 Vista Dome Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders can be broken by squirrels squirrels, as it is actually quite brittle and fragile.
Depending on what kind of bird you want to feed, you can adjust the gap on the feeder so that certain size birds cannot fit into it and access the food. The strong metal hook at the top of the Aspects 278 Vista Dome Anti Squirrel Feeder means that it can easily be hung from a tree or anything else high up, so that birds can easily get to the food.
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3. Nature’s Market Squirrel Guard Nut Feeder
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Made from a strong, durable and rust free metal, it will take quite some time before the Nature’s Market Squireel Squirrel Guard Nut Feeder begins to show signs damage or wear. This means that it can be used in all weather conditions.
Because of how the Nature’s Market Squirrel Guard Nut Feeder has been designed it works in effectively stopping squirrels whilst still allowing large birds to access fat balls. The handle at the top of the feeder is made from the same strong metal as the rest of it, so can be securely hung from trees in the yard or any other vantage points, even when the weight of the bird food has been added.
This relatively inexpensive feeder is difficult to dismantle, so when it comes to cleaning the Nature’s Market Squirrel Guard Nut Feeder, this is made more difficult. The fact that it is difficult to fit in, makes some birds stay away from it all together.
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4. Stokes Select 38002 Squirrel Proof Tube Feeder
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The strong build of the Stokes Select 38002 Squirrel Proof Tube Feeder and because of the materials (polycarbonate and steel) used, means that it is able to easily withstand many birds being perched on it at once, as well as various different weather conditions. Also, because of its design, the feeder is able to provide enough space for numerous birds to use it at any one time, thus making it perfect for those individuals with lots of birds in their yard.
Even with lots of birds perched on the feeder, the sturdy handle on the top is more than capable of taking the weight. The Stokes Select 38002 Squirrel Proof Tube Feeder has a shape that is a classic design and works to stop both large birds and squirrels from getting at the food. Once inside of the feeder, it is easy and convenient to access food thanks to the tubular shape that holds the actual food.
Setting up and installing the Stokes Select 38002 Squirrel Proof Tube Feeder is easy to do, which make its really easy to transport to another location should you need to.
It is also easy to dismantle when it comes to cleaning it. The feeder is capable of holding enough bird seeds for two days of feeding, after then it will need filling up again. This is a small capacity compared to other similar feeders that are currently available on the market.
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5. Roamwild Squirrel Proof Wild Bird Feeder
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This feeder works by making use of a simple mechanism that is set off by the body weight of the bird. Should a squirrel, rat, or even a large bird, land on the perch on the feeder, Roamwild Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder shuts the feeding port so that they are unable to access the bird food. Once they leave the perch, the spring loosens and opens the feeding seed ports. This feeder does not require any sort of adjustment to work, the mechanism does it all.
With a 1.5 litre seed capacity, the Roamwild Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder is the biggest in the list of Our Top Picks. This means that you do not have to be constantly filling it up with replacement food and is particularly useful if you have a large population of birds in your yard. The main structure of the feeder is made from metal, which makes it able to withstand any damage that squirrels may cause when trying to get food from it.
The cover at the top of the Roamwild Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder protects the birds from getting wet whilst it is raining and the clear plastic tube that the food is kept in protects the bird seeds from the elements so that it remains fresh and edible all year round. When it comes to cleaning the feeder, this is easy to do as it can be taken fully apart. However, you should not use any harsh cleaning product when doing so.
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6. Squirrel Buster Standard Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder
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This feeder acts as a humane way of stopping squirrels from accessing bird food. It works by closing the feeding seed ports as soon as the squirrel, rodent, or large bird puts weight on it. Thanks to the lesser weight of smaller birds, such as Rose Breasted Grosbeaks, Blue Jays, or White Crowned Sparrows, the feeding seed ports stay open when these perch on the Squirrel Buster Standard Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder.
Thanks to the robust build of the feeder it is able to withstand damage from squirrels, as well as any weather conditions that come its way. Because of how sturdy it is, the manufacturer has provided a 2 year warranty with the Squirrel Buster Standard Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder against it being damaged by squirrels. This means that if it does get damaged, the manufacturer will either replace the part of the entire feeder free of charge.
The tube that the food is kept in is well aerated, thus keeping the bird food fresher for longer. The Squirrel Buster Standard Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder is capable of holding up to 750 ml of seed, which is a large amount compared to others in our list of Top Picks. This means that you do not constantly need to be topping it up with food.
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FAQs – A Buyer’s Guide
At this point you should have a pretty clear idea on which one of the squirrel proof bird feeders in the list of Our Top Picks is the best best and the one that you want to purchase. However, if you still have some questions or are still unsure as to which bird feeder you want to purchase, this next section should be able to help further.
Is there a bird feeder that is squirrel proof?
There are lots of different bird feeders currently available on the market that claim to be a squirrel proof bird feeder. They all work in slightly different ways to prevent squirrels from accessing the food, with some working on weight and others keeping them out by making the space where the food is really small. We have featured various different feeders with different mechanisms in the list of Our Top Picks.
Other feeders that are effective in keeping squirrels away but did not make the list include the Brome Squirrel Buster Standard Wild Bird Feeder, the Homestead Super Stop-A-Squirrel Bird Feeder, the Woodlink Absolute Squirrel Resistant Bird Feeder, the Myard ROCKET Double Sided Squirrel Resistant Bird Feeder, and the Wild Bill’s 8 Station Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder.
How do you clean a squirrel proof bird feeder?
If you have a bird feeder that is easy to dismantle, such as the Stokes Select 38002 Tube Feeder, then cleaning it is a relatively simple and straight forward task. Before filling your feeder with bird seed, you should always examine it to see if it requires cleaning. The amount that you need to clean your feeder is totally dependant on what sort of climate you live in. Cooler climates, such as those found in the Northwesetern United States, require less frequent cleaning than in warmer climates, such as those found in the Southeastern United States.
If washing by hand, clean the feeder in a solution that consists of part warm water and dish detergent. Once done, then rinse the feeder in a solution of water and 20 percent white vinegar. The vinegar acts as a natural form of disinfectant and is mild enough not to harm the birds that you are feeding. In no instance should you ever use bleach to clean a bird feeder as it may leave a residue that is both harmful to the feeder itself and the birds that are feeding from it.
How do you feed birds without attracting squirrels?
One way of keeping squirrels way from your bird feeder is by attaching it to a wire and hanging it between a pair of adjoining trees and away from any branches. Another is to purchase a specialist squirrel proof bird feeder such as any of those that made the list of Our Top Picks. All of these are effective in keeping squirrels and other rodents, as well as bigger birds away, whilst allowing smaller birds to access the seeds.
Will Vaseline keep squirrels off bird feeder?
There are many different ways that you can prevent squirrels from climbing on your bird feeder and eating the food in there. One such effective way is via the use of Vaseline or other similar lubricants. However, wildlife officials state that this method should not be used, as it can be harmful to both squirrels and birds. An effective way of stopping squirrels getting to the bird seeds in your feeder is by using any of the ones featured above in Our Top Picks.
The Best Squirrel Proof A Bird Feeder Of All
We have done the reviews and answered the frequently asked questions, so the only thing left to do now is make our recommendation as to which product from the list of Our Top Picks is the best best one of all. Taking into consideration everything that we have covered in this review, we have come to the decision that Stokes Select 38002 Anti Squirrels Tube Feeder is our favorite product. Despite the fact that it cannot hold as much bird seed as some of the others in the list of Our Top Picks, it has a strong and durable build, meaning it can withstand the attempts of squirrels trying to steal the bird seed inside. Further to this, its design makes it impossible for big birds to get into and access the seeds, and it is really easy to set up and install.
If you do not like the product that we recommended or thing that another from the list of Our Top Picks would be better suited to your yard, then fear not, as any of the feeders that featured in that list is a high quality product that will do the job of keeping small birds fed, whilst keeping away those pesky squirrels.