Made from resin, the log-shaped feeder is sturdy, lightweight, and looks exactly like real wood. On top of that, it can cover well pumps and pipes up to 2ft tall and 10 inches wide. This feeder is weatherproof and prepared for the elements. Whether it’s full or not, this feeder will stand up to harsh conditions.

The large glass jar can hold a variety of foods. From whole corn cobs to acorns, nuts, and anything else you can think of. The frame makes it simple to attach this feeder to any tree, fence post, or other flat surface. Feeding squirrels is best done far from bird feeders and about five or six feet up a tree trunk or high wall. The Best Squirrel Feeder for You Since all you have to do is place it in the desired location, a ground feeder is the easiest to install. This is super simple, but many squirrels will linger longer if the feeder is elevated. Elevating a feeder also makes viewing more accessible. Ease of Use There’s something cute and funny about seeing squirrel-sized furniture, and this picnic table is the perfect example. Made from cedar, which looks great and resists decay, this gives them a place to rest and relax while they enjoy a corn cob or any other food you place on the table.

Where they would eat birds and related prey, if it’s already dead, like roadkill for example. They are not the seed loving herbivores you may have first thought, Rodentia is definitely within the realms of omnivores. Wooden feeders are the most common type of squirrel feeder. They are typically made from pine or cedar wood and come with or without additional weatherproofing. First, you want to ensure that the overall feeder’s dimensions will fit your ideal location. Will it be too large for your fence or tree trunk, or will it fit just right? We strongly recommend the CJ Wildlife Green metal squirrel feeder if your local squirrel population is exceptionally rowdy. Metal feeders such as this are more complex for squirrels to rip apart and typically have a longer lifespan than a wooden feeder.

This feeder keeps squirrels happy and entertained, plus it’ll be fun to watch them as they work hard to get the corn. The one thing that you need to keep in mind is that your wood needs to be outdoor safe if you plan to keep it outdoors – which you should if you want it to be with the squirrels. We love creating printable PDF woodworking plans for you, so of course we had to make plans for this squirrel picnic table! The CJ Wildlife Green Metal squirrel feeder easily keeps other animals out with its durable hinged lid. However, once your squirrels figure it out, it should be no issue for them. The design is also user-friendly and allows for an easy installation and a simple refilling process.We used scrap 1×3 lumber because we have a huge pile of it from disassembling our old dining table when we built the new one.

Squirrel feeders can easily attract squirrels when filled with food. They can help keep squirrels healthier and provide you with entertainment, but they also discourage squirrels from damaging bird feeders. You can put anything that your squirrels like to eat on the picnic table. For me – it’s whatever is growing in my garden (did I mention that the squirrels ate over a hundred peaches off our tree last year!). One of the most important things to consider when choosing a squirrel feeding station is the overall size of the structure. We also recommend considering the food container storage capacity. For hours of entertainment, ample video and photo opportunities of squirrels spinning, this feeder is ideal.Regardless of why you may want a squirrel feeder, we created a shortlist of the top squirrel feeders available on the UK market today, so you can start feeding squirrels right away. How We Compared Squirrel Feeders The most common materials used to construct squirrel feeders include plastic, wood, and some form of metal. Regardless of what they are made from, the best squirrel feeders should be solid and sturdy. They can’t help making fools of themselves for food. Just hang it up and watch them stand and reach into the mask. The pictures are hilarious, but seeing this in real life is easily worth the price of admission. Whether you want to humiliate them because they’re annoying your favorite birds (and you know they are) or you love them and just want some entertainment, this is the perfect feeder to get some laughs. Squirrels will eat nearly anything that’s available. They don’t actively hunt birds, however they are known to invade nests and can indeed eat baby birds and eggs. What’s more commonly observed, especially among gray squirrels and chipmunks is scavenging. The open design of this feeder is easy to access for squirrels and makes refilling simple. Thanks to its larger dimensions, it can accommodate multiple squirrels at once, increasing your viewing pleasure. It can also be filled with bird food and used as a bird feeder if you want.