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  1. CC in Texas says:

    Loved the idea of leaving an open, old patio cushion for squirrels to remove stuffing from. Currently having to keep furniture covers on them.
    I Have worked out the issue with the squirrels Not eating the bird seed. I have a metal, over the fence hanging planter bucket I’ve inserted an empty round plastic butter container inside it. Every few months I buy a large bag of shelled, halfed walnuts from Sam’s $8.99.
    Every day I take a big handful of walnuts and drop into the butter container and “their” feeder gets hung over a low hanging tree branch that’s beside their lil wooden squirrel house. I take it down every day before dusk to make sure I don’t attract rats. I also have 2 yorkies on constant rat patrol!
    Squirrels sit on a tree branch waiting for me to bring out the daily fresh nuts. They wait for me & after years of this pattern….. They stare at me in the face & crawl down to the bucket and sit on the edge while I hang it over a sturdy branch. I have several Squirrels that visit each day but always just 1 at a time. They don’t share while eating! When 1 finishes and runs off, the next one drops down. They’re very cute to watch & they look at me like they’re saying Thank You !! Totally leave the bird feeders alone ! They abviously feel save and will play in my big tree and jump on the house roof. They’ve never tried to scratch or bite me. They wait patiently on the branch while I hang the bucket over the branch.
    Very cute & fun to watch !!

  2. Lisi Holder says:

    What is the best type of patio furniture to keep squirrels from destroying it? Apparently, my half eaten teak furniture is not the answer…..

  3. Harvey Sorenson says:

    Nice idea. We might have to try this..

  4. Such a great idea and so economical. I don’t have a problem with the squirrels gnawing my patio cushions but they do eat all the bird seed I put out. If you ever find a squirrel proof bird feeder, let us know. I have tried spraying PAM on the post and it works for a tiny bit. I read the toy ‘Slinky’ might work but I am not sure it would work either. I just finally decided that they need to eat too! LOL Have a great day. (The picnic table for squirrels is too cute).
    Peggy

    1. I’ll let you know if I find a squirrel proof bird feeder that actually works—if you find one first let me know! I haven’t wanted to spend the money on one my friend has that she says works pretty well. And I tried oiling the post too and then they started jumping straight from the ground to the feeder!🤷‍♀️

  5. Anne from Simply2Moms says:

    Okay, this is brilliant! Sharing with our readers in next week’s roundup!

  6. Barbara Hoyt says:

    Hi, as for the squirrel problem on the bird feeder…..we had same problem with our copper bird feeder….tried all the things you mentioned with no luck…
    Finally thought, how did they get up there? “Climbing” up pole usually…💡
    Grease the pole! Problem solved….used vasoline or a mechanical type grease……..no food type as it attracts ants. Used a fair amount. Had to be repeated now and then but could again enjoy the beautiful finches!!
    Maybe it will work for you..

    1. Hi Barbara! I’ve actually tried that. It worked at first and was funny to watch. But then they started leaping from the ground so I gave up on it!😂