Deterring Squirrels

Perhaps if we all had these wonderful native Red Squirrels (pictured on the left here) in our gardens, we could forgive them for destroying our bird feeders and consuming vast quantities of wild bird seed.

Unfortunately, only 140,000 of these wonderful red squirrels remain in the UK - their survival is seriously threatend by pox virus and 2.5 million American grey squirrels which are less dependent on conifer forests - and are much happier to move into our gardens!

Squirrels are rodents, and are born to gnaw. Their incisors never stop growing, so they must chew constantly to keep them down. Along with a seemingly insatiable appetite ( they can up to 1kg of food /week! ) they are extremely cunning and physically equipped to successfully overcome obstacles that we put in their way.

Anyone who has ever tried to outwit a squirrel with a mechanical device knows how difficult this can be. Squirrels can climb polished steel poles. They can leap more than 6 feet. Their tails give them phenomenal balance, allowing them to effortlessly cross long lengths of thin wire. They can dig and, yes, they can even swim. Building a moat to protect your feeder from squirrels is not the answer!

The award-winning Nuttery range of British-designed feeders are enduring favourites. The simple birdcage shape lets small birds slip easily between the bars to feed – while squirrels are denied access. Four elegant designs offer a range of options for feeding peanuts, seeds, suet cakes and a 2-in-1 seed/nut combination. As a serious alternative, why not try the Amazing Yankee Flipper - the NO 1, top selling squirrel-proof bird feeder in the USA?

Free Delivery on all these accessories accompanying a seed order. If customers would like to order any of the items below without seed, we are happy to dispatch, but will add £4.85 P&P.

*Please note feeders are sold empty