Squirrel Feeders

Squirrels can be a fun and entertaining feature to add to your back yard, their crazy and humorous antics will keep you entertained from moment to moment. The best way to attract squirrels to your home is to provide food that they enjoy eating and then simply sit back and watch the acrobatics begin. Being quick and agile animals, squirrels will cause for some exciting moments just outside your window.

A squirrel feeder is very similar to a bird feeder and can be purchased already built or you can make a home made squirrel feeder. Finding squirrel feeder plans on line or in many different books is easy and you can often find free squirrel feeder plans with little effort. Free plans for a squirrel feeder will usually include everything you will need to make a squirrel feeder. The main part of a squirrel feeder pattern or plan will include a list of all the supplies you will need as well as how to build a squirrel feeder.

Squirrel feeders are usually made of wood and are often shaped much like a house or a box. Squirrel food is then placed inside the box and there is most often a ledge or perch for the squirrel to sit upon as it enjoys its meal. A squirrel feeder, unlike bird feeders, will offer enough support for the weight of a squirrel and other small animals that weigh more than birds do. Many people who are frustrated with squirrel’s stealing the bird food out of their bird feeders can either put up a squirrel barrier for the bird feeder or they can easily add a squirrel feeder to their yard to attract the squirrels away from the bird food and to food they will enjoy more so. There are also squirrel proof suet feeders and another option is a copper squirrel proof feeder.

Often squirrels are only looking for something to eat; they will be attracted to your yard if you have a bird feeder as they will see the birds eating in your yard. Providing a squirrel feeder will limit the frustrations you may have with these furry and comical little animals whether you decide to make a squirrel feeder or purchase one that is already put together. Finding a place to hang or set your squirrel feeder is important and a sturdy place needs to be found. Squirrels weigh more than birds and so a fall due to an unstable house can be very serious for these animals.

Once you have placed you squirrel feeder in a safe and secure place where it is easily accessible to the animals you will want to fill it with food, often a type of seed or you can also purchase a corn squirrel feeder and fill it with the appropriate food. After you have made or purchased, placed and filled your squirrel feeder you then need only to sit back and watch the show. Remember to keep and eye out and refill the squirrel food or you will soon see your squirrels in your bird feeders looking for more food.