Large birds (and squirrels) are kept away from the food as they can’t get through the relatively small gaps in the grid. And if they hang from the outside of the grid, the feed tube is too far away for them to reach.

Hang your feeder on a wire, with things like empty plastic bottles, short lengths of hose pipe or empty spools of thread. These will make it very difficult for the squirrel to run across the wire and access the seed. Long cylindrical bird feeder with clear UV-stable plastic tube and two feeding stations at the bottom. A. It is not uncommon for birds to take some time to visit new feeders or food that is offered. It can be down to the species in your area and other food resources that are available. Make sure you are providing some cover for the birds and make available some fresh drinking water.A different method of preventing pigeons (and squirrels) from hogging the food is to stop them from being able to sit on the feeder. Weight-sensitive perches achieve this goal. Many bird feeders have perches around the outside for the birds to sit on. This Nuttery Helix model also comes in aubergine (purple), plus both models come with an awesome ten-year guarantee. Pros Spring-loaded perches close when too much weight is applied such as by a pigeon or other large birds At the top of the domed lid is a metal pipe through which the hanging mechanism goes. Neither large birds nor squirrels have much to nibble on and destroy there.

The feeder itself should stay fairly clean, but it is worth bringing it in every now and again and washing the whole thing with warm soapy water. The Squirrel Buster Standard Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder is just one of a series of similar models of bird feeders. This model deters both squirrels and pigeons as well as other garden pests by using weight-sensitive perches.Regular cleaning will keep your feeder operational for longer. To maintain hygiene levels, regular cleaning of your feeders and drinking water/bathing stations is essential.

A. Wild birds are selective over what they eat and when. It is not that they do not like it but they might have another source or they don’t need it right now. Never remove or stop feeding these seeds as shortages can happen at any time. The Seed Feeder has an antibacterial coating called Biomaster Antimicrobial Protection that protects against microbes and germs. This is because feeding areas can promote transmission of avian diseases, but Biomaster reduces the risk of transmission, works 24/7 and helps to protect between cleaning. The Gardman A01820 Heavy Duty Squirrel Proof Seed Bird Feeder has a clear plastic feed tube in the centre of a cylindrical polished aluminium grid structure. The aluminium is weatherproof and won’t rust. Birds access the feed by hopping through the gaps in the outer structure and sitting on the perches outside the feed portals in the feeder tube. You have had the goods delivered within seven working days of delivery from Future Garden Ltd, this starts from the day after the goods have been signed for. This Heavy Duty Squirrel Proof Seed Feeder from Gardman is constructed with heavy gauge die-cast metal components, making it the ultimate squirrel proof bird feeder.The Roamwild Pestoff Squirrel-Proof Wild Bird Feeder, 1.5L of birdseed, is a sleek clear plastic tube with a green plastic top and base. It keeps pigeons and squirrels away by using weight-sensitive perches to close the gates to the feed openings when something heavy sits on them. The gate opens when the pigeon flies away in disgust. Squirrel proof feeders can also be used to keep larger birds stealing all the food, if you want to make sure your small bird favourites also get their fair share. The feed tray, for whatever food you want to put out, is suspended by three galvanised chains within the dome and hangs off the ground a bit. Small birds can hop through at ground level and feast on the seeds etc.