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In article <37FAA0DC.FF43E556@home.com>, DAN ROTH <swmottr55@home.com> writes:

>I am going on one year as a birder. I have tried squirrel guards,
>high-hung feeders, and safflower, but it seems they are even used to the
>safflower. Is there ANYTHING I can do to stop them? PLEASE HELP ME!!!
>

I never have problems with the bushytailed tree rats. My feeders are all either
suspended from horizontal wires or sitting on top of my home-made feeder
supports.


Bob
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For verily, verily I say unto you, he that hath the spirit of contention is not
of me, but is of the devil, who is the father of contention, and he stirreth up
the hearts of men to contend with anger, one with another. 3 Nephi 11: 29

DAN ROTH wrote:
>
> I am going on one year as a birder. I have tried squirrel guards,
> high-hung feeders, and safflower, but it seems they are even used to the
> safflower. Is there ANYTHING I can do to stop them? PLEASE HELP ME!!!
>
> -Dan

Dan,
Call RadioSys at 1-800-732-2677 and ask for their electronic squirrel
chasing gadget. It's about $50. Also ask for their additional speaker
for it. It's $20. Also you can call the "Whatever Works" folks at
1-800-499-6757 and ask for a catalog. They have several electronic,
chemical and scent repelling solutions for squirrels.

By the way, the gadget I mentioned from RadioSys requires 115 vac. The
"Whatever Works" folks have gadgets that work off of batteries. The
RadioSys Gadget I have does a good job of keeping the squirrels away for
me. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Are those like steak tips?

LeeAnne :-)
sorry, couldn't resist

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DAN ROTH wrote in message <37FAA0DC.FF43E556@home.com>...
>I am going on one year as a birder. I have tried squirrel guards,
>high-hung feeders, and safflower, but it seems they are even used to the
>safflower. Is there ANYTHING I can do to stop them? PLEASE HELP ME!!!
>
>-Dan

I'm wondering what is the reason you don't want the squirrels there.  Is it
because they're destroying your feeders or hogging the food?

I used to get miffed at them but then I figure: they just come along with
bird feeding.  I'd rather have the wildlife in my yard than not have them so
I just leave them.  I have one window feeder (too high up for squirrels to
jump) that accomodate the jays and cardinals.  I spread seed on the ground
for the doves and throw peanuts out for the squirrels.

If you accept them rather than worry how to get rid of them maybe your
birdwatching will be more enjoyable?  When I'm serious about "birdwatching"
I usually go elsewhere anyway.  I just like having all the little critters
in my yard!

Gloria

DAN ROTH wrote:

> I am going on one year as a birder. I have tried squirrel guards,
> high-hung feeders, and safflower, but it seems they are even used to the
> safflower. Is there ANYTHING I can do to stop them? PLEASE HELP ME!!!
>
> -Dan

--
Gloria:  "And on the Fifth Day God Created Birds"  nuff said!
Gus:  "I Can Talk ... Can You Fly?"

In article <37FB6C8F.8F3AEB1@us.ibm.com>, Old Hen  <gheim@us.ibm.com> wrote:
>I'm wondering what is the reason you don't want the squirrels there.  Is it
>(snip)
>If you accept them rather than worry how to get rid of them maybe your
>birdwatching will be more enjoyable?  When I'm serious about "birdwatching"
With the squirrels able to get at the feeder there was no birdwatching
here.  They would empty 2 quarts of seeds in no time.  Now that I
have an AbsoluteI feeder we can enjoy the birds.  There is no way I
could keep them off the feeder; they run up the brick wall, carrom
off the door from the rain gutter, scratch their way up my wood-framed
glass door.

Thank you for the information, but, unfortunately, I have a limited
budget and this is going on my second winter as a birder. Is there
anything I can buy that is a little less costly but would help me??
Thanks
-Dan

"Roger A. Moncrief" wrote:
>
> DAN ROTH wrote:
> >
> > I am going on one year as a birder. I have tried squirrel guards,
> > high-hung feeders, and safflower, but it seems they are even used to the
> > safflower. Is there ANYTHING I can do to stop them? PLEASE HELP ME!!!
> >
> > -Dan
>
> Dan,
> Call RadioSys at 1-800-732-2677 and ask for their electronic squirrel
> chasing gadget. It's about $50. Also ask for their additional speaker
> for it. It's $20. Also you can call the "Whatever Works" folks at
> 1-800-499-6757 and ask for a catalog. They have several electronic,
> chemical and scent repelling solutions for squirrels.
>
> By the way, the gadget I mentioned from RadioSys requires 115 vac. The
> "Whatever Works" folks have gadgets that work off of batteries. The
> RadioSys Gadget I have does a good job of keeping the squirrels away for
> me. Hope this helps. Good luck.
> --
> Roger A. Moncrief
> http://www.indrev.com/
> Indepth Reviews
>
> Indepth reviews of WinImages, trueSpace 3.1, Imagine for Windows, Ray
> Dream Studio 4.1, Bryce 2, World Construction Set 2, Detailer, Goo,
> Click & Create, CourseWorks 3.2 CBT, Desktop Support Factory, 3D Deck,
> Kitchen & Bath, etc. on line now. Animated Communications' 3D
> Choreographer in work. Page also contains a brief Photoshop 5 issues
> report.

The problem I am having is that the squirrels scare away and fight some
birds on the ground, take all of the food, and chew my feeders to
shreds. I am wondering if they just don't like me!!

Old Hen wrote:
>
> I'm wondering what is the reason you don't want the squirrels there.  Is it
> because they're destroying your feeders or hogging the food?
>
> I used to get miffed at them but then I figure: they just come along with
> bird feeding.  I'd rather have the wildlife in my yard than not have them so
> I just leave them.  I have one window feeder (too high up for squirrels to
> jump) that accomodate the jays and cardinals.  I spread seed on the ground
> for the doves and throw peanuts out for the squirrels.
>
> If you accept them rather than worry how to get rid of them maybe your
> birdwatching will be more enjoyable?  When I'm serious about "birdwatching"
> I usually go elsewhere anyway.  I just like having all the little critters
> in my yard!
>
> Gloria
>
> DAN ROTH wrote:
>
> > I am going on one year as a birder. I have tried squirrel guards,
> > high-hung feeders, and safflower, but it seems they are even used to the
> > safflower. Is there ANYTHING I can do to stop them? PLEASE HELP ME!!!
> >
> > -Dan
>
> --
> Gloria:  "And on the Fifth Day God Created Birds"  nuff said!
> Gus:  "I Can Talk ... Can You Fly?"

That does sound like a problem.  I wonder what kind of bird would fight a
squirrel?  I have in my yard, cardinals, bjays, m. doves, ec doves, rw blackbirds,
pigeons (ugh), and sometimes cedar waxwings.  I guess I"m very lucky, everyone
gets along.

Gloria

DAN ROTH wrote:

> The problem I am having is that the squirrels scare away and fight some
> birds on the ground, take all of the food, and chew my feeders to
> shreds. I am wondering if they just don't like me!!
>
> Old Hen wrote:
> >
> > I'm wondering what is the reason you don't want the squirrels there.  Is it
> > because they're destroying your feeders or hogging the food?
> >--

Gloria:  "And on the Fifth Day God Created Birds"  nuff said!
Gus:  "I Can Talk ... Can You Fly?"

My solution isn't exactly pretty but it certainly works. I have 8 feeders
on one pole. This pole is inserted into a larger one (old swing set leg)
and we put a hole in the center of an old galvanized wash tub, turned it
upside down, stuck it onto the lager pole. So we have the large pole in the
ground, then the wash tub, then the other pole on top. I use the wash tub
for a platform feeder. The birds love it and no squirrels or racoons have
been able to conquer it. Since I'm in a rural area this had been a major
problem.

I'm sure there's a prettier way to do it but I'm also on a limited budget
and this works for me.
Andrea, Mi

DAN ROTH <swmottr55@home.com> wrote in article
<37FB9C6A.CF5FC69@home.com>...
> Thank you for the information, but, unfortunately, I have a limited
> budget and this is going on my second winter as a birder. Is there
> anything I can buy that is a little less costly but would help me??
> Thanks
> -Dan
>

DAN ROTH wrote:
>
> Thank you for the information, but, unfortunately, I have a limited
> budget and this is going on my second winter as a birder. Is there
> anything I can buy that is a little less costly but would help me??
> Thanks
> -Dan
>
> "Roger A. Moncrief" wrote:
> >
> > DAN ROTH wrote:
> > >
> > > I am going on one year as a birder. I have tried squirrel guards,
> > > high-hung feeders, and safflower, but it seems they are even used to the
> > > safflower. Is there ANYTHING I can do to stop them? PLEASE HELP ME!!!
> > >
> > > -Dan
> >
> > Dan,
> > Call RadioSys at 1-800-732-2677 and ask for their electronic squirrel
> > chasing gadget. It's about $50. Also ask for their additional speaker
> > for it. It's $20. Also you can call the "Whatever Works" folks at
> > 1-800-499-6757 and ask for a catalog. They have several electronic,
> > chemical and scent repelling solutions for squirrels.
> >
> > By the way, the gadget I mentioned from RadioSys requires 115 vac. The
> > "Whatever Works" folks have gadgets that work off of batteries. The
> > RadioSys Gadget I have does a good job of keeping the squirrels away for
> > me. Hope this helps. Good luck.
> > --
> > Roger A. Moncrief
> > http://www.indrev.com/
> > Indepth Reviews
> >
> > Indepth reviews of WinImages, trueSpace 3.1, Imagine for Windows, Ray
> > Dream Studio 4.1, Bryce 2, World Construction Set 2, Detailer, Goo,
> > Click & Create, CourseWorks 3.2 CBT, Desktop Support Factory, 3D Deck,
> > Kitchen & Bath, etc. on line now. Animated Communications' 3D
> > Choreographer in work. Page also contains a brief Photoshop 5 issues
> > report.


Dan,
I haven't gone through the "Whatever Works" catalog cover to cover. Give
them a call and ask for a free catalog. You might find something. Good
luck.
--
Roger A. Moncrief
http://www.indrev.com/
Indepth Reviews

Indepth reviews of WinImages, trueSpace 3.1, Imagine for Windows, Ray
Dream Studio 4.1, Bryce 2, World Construction Set 2, Detailer, Goo,
Click & Create, CourseWorks 3.2 CBT, Desktop Support Factory, 3D Deck,
Kitchen & Bath, etc. on line now. Animated Communications' 3D
Choreographer in work. Page also contains a brief Photoshop 5 issues
report.

Well, the Blue Jays always pick fights with everyone by me, and the
mourning doves sometimes battle out the squirrels as well. What a
pain!!!!!!:-)

Old Hen wrote:
>
> That does sound like a problem.  I wonder what kind of bird would fight a
> squirrel?  I have in my yard, cardinals, bjays, m. doves, ec doves, rw blackbirds,
> pigeons (ugh), and sometimes cedar waxwings.  I guess I"m very lucky, everyone
> gets along.
>
> Gloria
>
> DAN ROTH wrote:
>
> > The problem I am having is that the squirrels scare away and fight some
> > birds on the ground, take all of the food, and chew my feeders to
> > shreds. I am wondering if they just don't like me!!
> >
> > Old Hen wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm wondering what is the reason you don't want the squirrels there.  Is it
> > > because they're destroying your feeders or hogging the food?
> > >--
>
> Gloria:  "And on the Fifth Day God Created Birds"  nuff said!
> Gus:  "I Can Talk ... Can You Fly?"

Simple,

Get the best squirrel proof bird feeder.

I got mine at:

http://st11.yahoo.com/wildbirdmart/3201s.html



In article <37FAA0DC.FF43E556@home.com>,
  DAN ROTH <swmottr55@home.com> wrote:
> I am going on one year as a birder. I have tried squirrel guards,
> high-hung feeders, and safflower, but it seems they are even used to
the
> safflower. Is there ANYTHING I can do to stop them? PLEASE HELP ME!!!
>
> -Dan
>


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