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what kind of bird seed is squirrel proof?

I have been told their is a bird seed that is spicy hot and the squirrels will not eat it.

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5 years, 1 month ago

yellowcat

henderson, nc

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There is NOTHING that squirrels won't eat. They don't eat as much of the peppered seed, but they do eat some. I've seen them eating safflower and even nyjer.

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None as far as I know. This "hot stuff" sounds cruel to me. SO, I have prepared a special area for the squirrels (because I just adore them) And, they are very happy knowing that they are "special"... They know where they belong now... and, if I didn't get their food out soon enough, one will come up to my patio door and just look at me. So, I wait until that guy is gone and I rush out to fill their dinner plate. This is so much fun.

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I have been using the NutraSaff seed for almost a year now. I never see squirrels near my bird feeder. It takes a week or so for the squirrels to realize there isn't anything they want to eat at your feeder. Even better, Cardinals love the seed.

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Not true. I have been adding cayenne pepper to my seed cakes in increasing amounts only to see squirrels continue to attack and devour them.
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1 year, 2 months ago

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Pepper does not work for western gray squirrels---at all

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Safflower seed

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I don't know about that type of bird seed, but if you mix some cayenne pepper (ground) into your bird seed mix, the squirrels will leave it alone and it won't bother the birds. I heard this on a local radio about birds. jeff

4 years, 7 months ago

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There is a product called Hot Meats but it is kind of pricy. I use ground Cayenne pepper in layers as I fill my feeders. When the squirrels eat it they run for my bird baths & then stay away. I do have 1 squirrel that must like spicy hot but he's the only one that eats it. Try it - Good luck.

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Thank you for your question. That would be the BirdLover's Blend - No Squirrels. Here's a link: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...

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how to keep blue jays from eating all your bird seed?

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4 years, 6 months ago

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I feed them peanuts from a peanut feeder. They don't really bother my seeds.

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Thank you for your question. We would recommend using a bird feeder you would use to keep a Squirrel out, Squirrel proof Cage Seed Feeder, item #70070, or Squirrel Buster Classic Bird Feeder, item # 25429.
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4 years, 6 months ago

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which bird seed is best for wrens and chickadees?

also what kind of feeder is best?

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Safflower, black oil sunflower seed

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Thank you for your question. We recommend the Roger Tory Peterson Institute Wild Bird Seed (#25348). cmc

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Will fine mesh feeder work with finch seed mix?

I have a fine wire mesh tube feeder which I have been using for nyjer seed to feed finch. Will this same feeder work with the finch seed mix and the premium finch seed mix or ill I need a different type of feeder.

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Thank you for your question. The Finch Seed Mix may be too large to use in a fine mesh feeder. The Premium Finch Seed Mix should work.

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2 years, 10 months ago

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Where do all of your bird seeds come from?

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Dorie

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Thank you for your question. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-381-7179 or email Customerservice@DrsFosterSmith.com as more information is needed to better answer your question.

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