This simple but clever garden trick could help stop squirrels from stealing birdseed – without harming wildlife or breaking the bank.

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In my opinion, the best squirrel-proof bird feeders are those that are pressure sensitive, and will simply close the seed portholes when there is too much weight on the feeder. (Birds do not have ...

A weight-sensitive feeder is an excellent tool for keeping rats and other rodents away from bird food. Lucy adds that metal and glass feeders are more rodent-proof because rats cannot chew through ...

A brief opening disclaimer on behalf of messy and undefended bird feeders is ... from a squirrel and rodent perspective: Mammals mostly ignore hummingbird feeders, birdbaths and birdhouses.

Bird feeders are a fantastic way to keep feathery ... you can try buying a feeder that’s squirrel and rodent-proof. Thomas Hibbert from the Wildlife Trust advised: "If food is really hard ...

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Cleaning a bird feeder can be easier said than done – our trial of four feeders put the ease of cleaning ... Effectiveness: Squirrel-proof? No, but I attached a baffle (a plastic dome ...

Many people in Britain enjoy keeping a bird feeder in their gardens to attract various wild birds. Bird feeders are excellent for allowing homeowners to observe wildlife up close and personal in ...

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