Squirrel Proofing My Bird Feeder

Smokin Gator · 10-28-2008, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper

Only way I've stopped the buggers.

^^^^^ Me too. I think they are just plain smarter than I am, but I can pull a trigger!!

tsolomon · 10-28-2008, 05:12 AM

Squirrel baffles work if the feeder is high enough off the ground and not close to any trees or over hanging branches. They are masters of getting into feeders and will invite their buddies to join them. I tried squirrel feeders, but they want the good stuff, so baffles or a more permanent solution is needed.

68TriShield · 10-28-2008, 05:21 AM

I use what Blackdog posted. They work quite well.

Why do you think they're called "Tree Rats"

macpappy · 10-28-2008, 05:30 AM

.22 and a cast iron pot works for me.

Shoot the squirrel. Skin, clean and quarter. Season and dredge in flour and brown in hot grease in a cast iron dutch oven. Add onions, garlic, carrots and potatoes. Cover and place in 375 degree oven for about 2 hours.

Serve with french bread.

10-28-2008, 05:12 AM	#2
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,251 Trading: (31)	Re: Squirrel Proofing My Bird Feeder Squirrel baffles work if the feeder is high enough off the ground and not close to any trees or over hanging branches. They are masters of getting into feeders and will invite their buddies to join them. I tried squirrel feeders, but they want the good stuff, so baffles or a more permanent solution is needed.

10-28-2008, 05:21 AM	#3
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,195 Trading: (40)	Re: Squirrel Proofing My Bird Feeder I use what Blackdog posted. They work quite well. Why do you think they're called "Tree Rats"

10-28-2008, 05:30 AM	#4
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: Squirrel Proofing My Bird Feeder .22 and a cast iron pot works for me. Shoot the squirrel. Skin, clean and quarter. Season and dredge in flour and brown in hot grease in a cast iron dutch oven. Add onions, garlic, carrots and potatoes. Cover and place in 375 degree oven for about 2 hours. Serve with french bread. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.