Put out separate squirrel feeders, away from your bird feeders, so they and the birds can both eat in peace. Squirrels like sunflower seeds, and this is often what they're looking for when they scatter your bird feed everywhere. Put out trays of sunflower seeds, unroasted peanuts, or field corn kernels for them to eat. 22 нояб. 2020 г.
How can I attract a lot of squirrels?
Offer squirrels food to quickly attract the hungry rodents. Scatter corn on the ground at the base of trees, hang corn cobs from tree branches, and fill bird feeders with nuts that are popular with squirrels, such as walnuts, hickory nuts and acorns.
What smell is irresistible to squirrels?
Squirrels have an extremely acute sense of smell for a chemical compound called indole. This chemical is especially abundant in, oddly enough, orange blossoms and human feces. Orange blossoms will attract a squirrel into a trap, but any trace of human feces will warn it away.
Where should you put a squirrel feeder?
Feeders should be inaccessible to squirrel predators. Hang the feeder 8 to 10 feet above the ground, but keep it away from your own home's roof, unless you want to take the risk of a squirrel in search of a nesting spot finding access to the attic of your home through a vent or other opening on the roof.
What should I put in my squirrel feeder?
You may be wondering, “What do squirrels eat?” Here's a list of squirrel-friendly food to use in your new feeder:1Corn cobs.2Sunflower seeds.3Peanuts.4Acorns.5Pecans.6Walnuts.7Pine nuts.8Hazelnuts.Love Squirrels? Here's How to Support Them - Chirp Nature Center
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