How to stop squirrels eating the bird food

In this video I test two methods of stopping squirrels eating all the bird food. So far they have proved successful. Towards the end of the video I explain where and how I would place the feeders if the squirrels up their game!
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[@paultsworld]

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[@jeanneamato8278]

This was so humorous. We don’t mind feeding squirrels along with our birds. They are fun to watch. We have grey, red and a family of flying squirrels.

[@paultsworld]

Wow, that's quite a variety of squirrels - flying squirrels are adorable.

[@TampaDave]

“Along with..” is the key here. The squirrels are jealous gluttons. “All mine” as the squirrel stands on one while eating the other.

[@donjohnson3701]

Say what you will about the squirrel, however, a squirrel won’t eat your food then crap all over your new Porsche!

[@richardjohnson7563]

I gave up struggling. I named the feeder, Critter Feeder. First come first served. God made Squirrels also.

[@DoubleplusUngoodthinkful]

I wouldn't mind, but they literally eat everything we put out. I can't afford that. We want more birds because, aside from looking and sounding pretty, they help tremendously in controlling insects. The squirrels push the birds out and eat ALL of the seed.

[@artiejohnson703]

Love the narration of the squirrels, I laughed so hard. Thanks I needed this, this morning. Great video!!!!! Thanks for the education on the squirrels.

[@paultsworld]

So pleased you enjoyed my video - and squirrels!

[@laceysnow4048]

Very well done video! I'm in the northeast part of the US and am currently at war with the squirrels. They've figured out how to get past the slinky. I cut the tops and bottoms off of a bunch of 2L soda bottles and slid those over almost the whole pole. It doesn't look pretty but so far it is working for me. They are adorable, devious little creatures. I still throw down a little seed on the ground for them, I just don't want them cleaning out my feeders every day.

[@paultsworld]

They can be expensive eating all the food! Hope you are winning the war - or at least a few battles 😀 Glad you liked my video.

[@jedibusiness789]

Grease the pole

[@canuckwineguy]

Did the 2L sofa bottles continue to work? @laceysnow4048

[@antonmarino6568]

Try a feeder with a mesh around it

[@laceysnow4048]

@@canuckwineguy The bottles started to break down in the winter. I finally got a wcs tube trap and won the war.

[@tommatty1]

Paul T, you have such a GREAT sense of humor. I laughed so much reading your captions while watching. The main thing is I learned for the first time how to defeat my squirrels with alot of laughs

[@paultsworld]

Cheers Tom, glad you enjoyed my little video - and the squirrel.

[@ednaselm]

Paul T, your world is amazing and a dream space to live in...so is your video, beautiful filming and comedy!! Thanks, I needed to smile today!!

[@paultsworld]

So pleased you enjoyed my video Darlene and the antics in my garden.

[@LynsHomeGardenDesign]

Wonderful photography of these cute little marauders and I really enjoyed your humorous captions. Great video Paul!!

[@paultsworld]

Thanks Lyn - glad you enjoyed my little critters!

[@darkheart3044]

I also caught myself smiling throughout this video ☺️. I love your wildlife videos Paul.

[@paultsworld]

Glad you enjoyed it Dark Heart.

[@bethpemberton7980]

We watched many times the squirrel figuring out our latest squirrel proof feeder. Amusing and frustrating. One of them couldn't get to the seeds so he peed on it! Love the squirrel conversation on this video! From Arkansas, USA.

[@paultsworld]

It's interesting, amusing and, as you say, frustrating trying to outwit these persistent animals! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ericwolf9482]

I feed the Squirrels and birds. That way I never got angry at them.. then the Deer eat their share and the Racoon finishes it up. Everyday. 360 lbs of seed every winter season... Love them all.

[@paultsworld]

That’s very nice to hear - you obviously enjoy all the wildlife.

[@jcking6785]

I’ve missed you!!!!!!! Gray squirrels are a real nuisance at bird feeders here in the USA, too. I call them “tree rats”. Sorry some idiot let them loose in the UK! This video, however, was thoroughly entertaining! The music, sound effects and captions were perfectly matched to the action. Well done! 🚫🐿

[@paultsworld]

Thanks so much JC!

[@Douglas81522]

Hi Paul,great too see you again.I’ve gone back and forth about getting some feeders but have been reluctant because of the many squirrels. I think your solution convinced me to give it a try.It looks pretty full proof as well as entertaining.

[@paultsworld]

Definitely try it Douglas - so far it's working well and they are starting not to visit the garden.

[@pamelavalente3731]

Thanks for a very informative and entertaining "man versus squirrel" video. I live in the USA, and am so sad to hear that the grey squirrels are decimating your adorable red squirrels. But, I'm glad to see that you have found a way to defeat them, even if it's only temporary...or, hopefully, it's a permanent solution. 💚💜💚

[@paultsworld]

Thank you for your message and for enjoying the ‘antics’ in my garden. 🌻

[@vickiegomez8861]

Already ordered a Slinky from Amazon after watching this. Awesome idea. Thanks!

[@vickiperkins476]

Absolutely loved this 😂 I don’t have this problem thankfully. Here in Iowa we are going from -22 two weeks ago to 45 today so am now busy starting seeds indoors and so looking forward to spring. Thanks Paul. I always get uplifted by seeing your videos 😊❤️

[@paultsworld]

So pleased you enjoyed the video Vicki. Wow, yes I have been following your weather - must have been the biggest temperature difference ...ever! Seeds time now for you.😊

[@mariasmith6438]

such an excellent video, very amusing and educational at the same time, and your filming & editting skills are just amazing. I have grey squirrels and had given up trying to feed the birds, so this gives me a new method to try!

[@paultsworld]

Glad you liked the video Maria - that's very nice of you to say so. Worth a try if you have squirrels and it's stopping you feeding the birds.

[@jewelamophilomena5022]

Love your video! Very amusing reading the chats and what a great idea with the slinky 🙂. Here in Ontario Canada we have the grey, black and sometimes the red squirrels would appear. I use the domes on the feeder poles about three quarters up and it works so far. You can often see the squirrels climbing the poles, goes under the dome and slides right down back Lol! Thank you for educating us on your red squirrels.

[@paultsworld]

Thank you for your comment - so you have three types of squirrel! Well done with the domes.

[@paulacraig8252]

I hate that are gray squirrels migrated to your country. Your little red squirrels are adorable.

[@paultsworld]

@Paula Craig Yes, unfortunately misguided people have introduced animals and plants to other continents with disastrous results.

[@ritchievernon8099]

I've seen some really good squirrel videos of man versus squirrel or woman versus squirrel and this video is right up there with them! And I appreciate the response I received from the person who owns this video I was very honored to receive that!

[@paultsworld]

Thank you and you are most welcome.

[@maryschmid4806]

I needed a good laugh and this video sure did it!!! Thank you, Paul.

[@paultsworld]

I'm so pleased Mary - I had a laugh making the video - it cheered me up.

[@Newtome03041]

The slinky is a brilliant idea 😀. Great editing too. Thanks for taking the time and for sharing 🙏

[@paultsworld]

That's so nice thank you Dee.

[@brianhay5550]

Slinky worked fine for a few days then one squirrel just kept climbing all the way up the slinky and taught all the other squirrels how too, smart little critters!

[@michaelkarp1226]

Wonderfully well done. Your video reminds me of the battles I waged with our local flying squirrel population... alas, I came in 2nd. As a side note, here in New England the local red squirrels -- while a good bit smaller than the grays -- are far more aggressive than their larger cousins.

[@paultsworld]

Thank Michael. Sorry you got the silver and the squirrels got the gold medal - I suppose runner-up is not too bad 😆. Interesting your red squirrels are holding their own on all counts.

[@lalalaleah3]

An amazing video for a rainy Saturday morning in Wisconsin. I’m planning to venture out today to purchase my first bird feeder, and I’m thankful for the squirrel tips before I start this new chapter of my life. 😊 Thank you, Paul T., for the amazing content and the laughs.

[@paultsworld]

Thank you Leah, enjoy watching all the new visitors to your garden 👍 🐦

[@rmullins9596]

Definitely going to try the dome ! I enjoyed spending time with you. Thank you so much from Kentucky!

[@paultsworld]

Domes really work, thank you for watching and regards to Kentucky.

[@Fagapperd14]

I watched the whole video with a smile on my face. Very interesting and entertaining. Thanks Paul.

[@paultsworld]

Glad you enjoyed it Rafael - I enjoyed making it.

[@nategordon]

Welcome back, Paul! I got a couple laughs with the squirrel brawl audio; thanks for that! I've had awesome success with the 5" steel round duct pipe (cut to size). No squirrels on my feeders for about a year. They ARE intelligent animals though...they spent hours trying from every angle. However, once they "gave up", they never tried again. Pesky squirrels. Awesome job with the audio and titles Paul! Cheers to you for another enjoyable watch!

[@paultsworld]

Hi Nate - I hoped you'd like the sound design - did you listen on your headphones for maximum effect? 😅. That 5" duct pipe sounds effective - luckily my squirrels have given up trying - don't need to fill the feeders so often now! Cheers mate, Paul

[@nategordon]

@@paultsworld Yep! The squirrel match was fantastic, as well as the birds bathing. Forgot to mention...nice to see a bit of your snow as well as the little white flowers (promise of Spring). 🌸 FINALLY! 🥂

[@paultsworld]

Those snowdrops are really nice - they start to flower in late January!

[@mumtaza4770]

This video is absolutely brilliant! I love the entertaining dialogue bubbles. I was on the edge of my seat. Ingenious

[@paultsworld]

I am pleased you enjoyed my video and the squirrels’ antics. 👍 🐿️

[@karinecarde1254]

This video was awesome, and you made me laugh out loud more than once with your captions 😅. I can relate to your squirrel troubles as well. Thank you, Paul, for such an entertaining and very informative video creation 🥰. Much appreciated!

[@paultsworld]

Ha, ha - so pleased you enjoyed my efforts at humour Karine. 🐿️

[@miekowu5139]

Very fun video. I am plagued with squirrels also. I may try a slinky now that I’ve seen how well it is working for you.

[@paultsworld]

Hi Mieko, after 6 weeks now the squirrels don't even bother trying and come to the garden a lot less. I hope you have the same success.

[@janebythesea3567]

Thank you Paul for this amazing video! So cute. Very good work! Pictures are fantastic.Very good idea this spring! I love your humor. I hope that red squirrel will be saved 😍😂👌🏻

[@paultsworld]

I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video Jane. I think the red squirrel is secure but in very few numbers and only small areas - it's a shame.

[@janebythesea3567]

@@paultsworld Yes it's a shame.

[@Henkvanpeer]

Your sound effects are great, very funny. I enjoyed your video tremendously, so you got yourself a new sub.

[@paultsworld]

Thank you and welcome to my channel!

[@brianmcadams7221]

Hi Paul, That was excellent ! that made me chuckle....keep up the vids. Loved the slinky 👏.

[@paultsworld]

Cheers Brian, glad you enjoyed it.

[@CdnQT72]

That was awesome, I love the squirrel banter. I enjoyed the video for both the laughter and the education. Amazon here I come!

[@paultsworld]

Glad you enjoyed my squirrels chit-chat Anna. Good luck (and thank you) with your anti-squirrel devices.

[@-Diana469]

Been trying to get the squirrels to quit destroying my plants and dumping bird food all over. I built a feeder with an old umbrella, looks cool but need to find a way so they can’t get in there by jumping from underneath. Thanks for all your great ideas!

[@paultsworld]

Well done - good luck!

[@patrickspeaight9154]

Love the extras, conversations,etc. Funny,,amazing, and relaxing.,thank you, Patrick, Northamptonshire

[@paultsworld]

Cheers Patrick - glad you enjoyed the video.

[@YUYUith]

I really enjoy your videos, great editing and captions :)

[@paultsworld]

Thank you so much!

[@claireshearer6007]

This video had me cracking up , it was simple brilliant and most entertaining, like watching a movie. Paul T you are really good at this. I’m surely going to try this on them.these squirrels are cute but a pain. Thanks

[@paultsworld]

I am pleased you liked my video Claire - good luck with the slinky.

[@helenwilliamson7099]

Hi Paul, loved that will have to get a slinky now thanks for the tip, soo funny those pesky squirrels 🐿🐿🐿🐿

[@paultsworld]

Hi Helen, gorgeous weather we've got this week - I'll bet you're out in the garden enjoying the sunshine.

[@helenwilliamson7099]

@@paultsworld yeah its lovely here 2, and I'm hoping it's going to stay so I can get out and get started clearing up after the horrible winter we've had here.🙂

[@paultsworld]

I think we have a week of this - Spring is here big time, the birds are really starting to sing! 😊

[@helenwilliamson7099]

@@paultsworld definitely I think we all need it, it's been a terrible time but there's light at the end of the tunnel better days to come, take care 👍😁

[@ThePerennialGardenSociety]

Hello from Nashville. I love your videos but this made me laugh so hard, it must be my favorite. Love it!

[@paultsworld]

Ha, ha Kathy - I'm so pleased you enjoyed the antics in my garden.

[@haydenwoodworth4445]

Thanks will definitely try these tips. I showed it to my brothers who love squirrels and they laughed so hard at the beginning part! Very nice taping, captions, and information!🤣👌

[@paultsworld]

Glad you liked my video!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Hello Paul! Thank you for providing the absolute BEST laugh I have had in more time than I can remember 😊Your commentary was perfect and their antics are familiar. Here in Portsmouth NH we also have a serious problem with gray squirrels. They overpopulate, they get into attics and chew up infrastructure. Even get into utility rooms with serious consequences. Given their level of destruction in my garden you would think I could find NO humor in them but you characterized them so perfectly it was wonderful! Thank You! Now, do you have any solutions for dealing with woodchucks? They just destroyed my only two roses in my little flower bed 😐…..

[@paultsworld]

Hi Janice, I am very pleased you ‘got’ my humour and enjoyed it. You are correct, Squirrels do have charisma- as well as destructive habits. Unfortunately I don’t have any helpful advice on woodchucks as we don’t have any in Britain, but good luck with coming up with something!

[@nightengale7163]

So entertaining ....and helpful! 🙂👍

[@paultsworld]

Thank you nightengale716.

[@zulmabontiffe487]

Love the dialogue, the music and "come back Martha", I'm still laughing.

[@ThePerennialGardenSociety]

Hello from Nashville. Your videos are all awesome but this is my favorite. You made me laugh so hard. I love it!

[@paultsworld]

Greetings to Nashville - I love Nashville, been there a number of times.

[@littlebrookreader949]

Great set-up! You did it! 😂 Lots of fun watching … with commentary! 😂😂😂

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - I’m so pleased you enjoyed my video and the squirrels!

[@carolgrizzle1833]

I just found this video and loved it. Quite entertaining to say the least. You even got the little birdies taking their bath, which is always a happy scene. I am currently dealing with the squirrels. They are emptying the bird feeders so quickly that I cannot possibly afford to keep feeding the birds unless I figure this out. We are looking for a slinky currently but are having trouble finding one. Loved your video.

[@paultsworld]

If you have access to Amazon they have slinkys. I have a link in my description if you need it - also I recommend the domes.

[@robertchase8504]

That’s a nice yard you have. Managing squirrels is like a job. I just feed mine peanuts and it usually satisfies them. It’s too stressful shooing them away. I put most of the seed on the ground for all the animals. You just have to accept your garden becoming a zoo a couple of times a day. I like the slinky. If I ever set my pole up again I will try it. I’ll let someone else keep reinventing the wheel. Cheers

[@paultsworld]

That’s a good philosophy. 👍Unfortunately I can’t put food on the ground as it attracts rats.

[@SilverGoth]

Charming, funny and educational. Well edited!

[@paultsworld]

Thank you so much - glad you enjoyed my video.

[@jameswatters9592]

brilliant editing with the rumble in the trees, made me laugh and it looks like for now you have won this battle.

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - I am really pleased you liked my video - yes, I’m still winning!

[@DelgadoMaritza]

I love squirrels but they eat the bird food too fast so these ideas are great. Thank you for sharing! Im glad the squirrels didnt get hurt; they got a good work out with the obstacles and they got to eat apples too... they are gonna be super healthy and fit! 🤭🙂

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - yes, the squirrels eat OK in my garden.

[@theurbanghost]

Hilarious sound effects :)

[@paultsworld]

Thank you! It was fun putting them in.

[@jacobdaughter8452]

Such a great video. Definitely must try this. Thank you

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - it's still working!

[@barbrafournier4895]

That was an awesome and funny video! I will definitely get some slinky’s this spring. Thanks for sharing!

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - I’m glad you enjoyed my video - and squirrels!

[@juliachristiansen10]

My husband & I had a lovely saturday evening watching this 🤣 Great video Paul 👍

[@paultsworld]

Glad it amused you Julia. 😁

[@jacquelinestewart3157]

Hi Paul. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and beautiful yard. Last summer I finally got fed up with the squirrels eating the bird seed and suet so I declared war on them. I purchased two baffles and so far that has worked. They were so angry that they dug up my fall crop of lettuce and spinach and ran off with the gourds that were on my deck. They are such brats!!!

[@paultsworld]

Hi Jacqueline, sorry to hear they dug up your vegetable patch. Mine are coming much less regularly now and I'm hoping they find someone else's garden where there are no slinkys or baffles. I did notice one run along the fence with one of my Spring bulbs in its mouth - no doubt in revenge!

[@tymz-r-achangin]

Too funny! We loved the boxing editing that you put in the video :D

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it - I had a lot of fun putting the sequence together.

[@faye493]

I know this is a older video but I enjoyed watching it. I just found your channel and subscribed right away.

[@paultsworld]

Welcome to my channel Faye and thank you for subscribing. 👍

[@faye493]

@@paultsworld You’re welcome

[@womanofsubstance8735]

Great vid! There is a guy, Mark Rober, an engineer, who has devoted weeks/months developing obstacle courses for squirrels. I think he started with devices like yours. If you haven't, watch it and be prepared to be highly entertained! Of course, squirrels are pretty entertaining even without our help. Lol Sorry to hear about your red squirrel problems.

[@paultsworld]

I’ve seen Mark Rober’s videos - he is brilliant isn’t he! Just amazing the ideas he comes up with and his contraptions are genius.

[@islagrace5053]

Martha, don’t leave me🤣😂🤣. Gosh these squirrels are so pesky. I bought squirrel proof feeder, and they ate the part which made it squirrel proof.

[@paultsworld]

I love that! - "they ate the bit that was squirrel proof"! 🤣. That's the definition of "pesky".

[@skyval6359]

Me too , very overpriced squirrel proof feeder ... they just climb right thru the cage and eat as long as they want to .

[@AliIsmaeltyphoon]

Thanks for the excellent audio and video!

[@paultsworld]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment 👍

[@khayescobar1819]

Hi Paul nice to see you again thank you very much for your new upload I been waiting and wondering what happened - hopefully everything going well with you. Another nice video thank you very much for sharing your beautiful garden with us please keep posting your videos I enjoy watching them all.

[@paultsworld]

Hi Khay, things are going fine now, thank you. So pleased you enjoy my videos.

[@rbr2023]

Hi Paul, great video! Just wondering if you think the slinky would also prevent rats....we had them scaling the feeder pole in the autumn 😖

[@paultsworld]

That's a really good question, I would say definitely. I don't have any evidence but I know rats are super cautious and suspicious of everything - I just can't see a rat climbing something (either inside or outside the slinky) which is shaking all over the place. I think a dome or baffle would work as well. Let me know if you test it out.

[@patriciabentley3782]

I really enjoyed this, very relaxing. I'm sitting in the conservatory with a cup of tea watching a pair of doves courting on the pergola. I haven't seen squirrels around here for many years but I will be vigilant from now on. I only started feeding the birds a couple of weeks ago and I'm amazed at the variety of birds. Unfortunately, no finches of any sort yet.

[@paultsworld]

Doves courting - Spring is on it's way! How nice you are getting a variety of birds - I'm sure the finches will suddenly turn up, once word gets out that your garden is the place to be. Glad you enjoyed my video Patricia.

[@TheUkvolky]

Very useful information and a laugh at the same time, Thank You

[@paultsworld]

Thanks Eric, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jessc8888]

Wow this is a great educational and FUN Squirrel video! I loved it. Thanks.

[@paultsworld]

Glad you enjoyed my video - and the squirrels!

[@wallendegen1]

This cheered me up !

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - it was fun to do.

[@evaschonfeld5752]

Cutest video I’ve ever seen. I giggled so much. I clicked on it because the squirrels are emptying my bird feeder, even though it’s supposed to be squirrel proof. I can’t figure out how they do it, though I’ve been watching them.

[@paultsworld]

That is so nice to hear you enjoyed my video. Try a slinky and baffle - see if that works for you. 👍

[@Linda-hq8xq]

Thanks for the advice !!! I have these little raskils always eating-up my birds seeds n even suit. Thanks for all your neat advice.

[@paultsworld]

You’re welcome - good luck with your rascals!

[@anniemac3075]

Enjoyed the video! I'm happy to help all my wildlife visitors, birds, hedgehogs, foxes, squirrels, mice etc. Red squirrels were hunted by humans almost to extinction in the 18th century & in the last 150 years had to be introduced to the UK mostly from Scandinavia to try to up their numbers. This was long after grey squirrels were introduced to the UK so they're no more native than the greys if you consider grey squirrels to be non native. At the same time in the 1920's red squirrels were killed here as pests, if you have a read of the facts about squirrels & the UK you can see demonising the greys is a bit faulty to say the least. There's far too much to put here but look for the scientific research articles rather than the anti grey squirrel 'information'.

[@paultsworld]

Thank you for your resume on the history of the two squirrels.

[@lauranoble2256]

Congratulations on your victory!

[@paultsworld]

Thanks Laura - I'm sure they'll be back!

[@clairemurphy9236]

Great video, nice to see you back

[@paultsworld]

Thank you Claire.

[@jtc1947]

GREAT VIDEO! Informative and also amusing! Wish You success on defeating the gray squirrels!

[@paultsworld]

Thank you so much!

[@alliehamilton-calhoun162]

I was wondering why you had gray squirrels instead of red, thanks for the explanation! Here in the Midwest US we have been inundated with your starlings. I would much rather be awash with hedgehogs or nightingales. Starlings are all just flying seed vacuums. They've cleaned out my month's supply of sunflower seed in a hour before; they come in hordes. I've spent so much money replacing bird feeders that the squirrels ruin with those little teeth. Plastic & wooden feeders are the worst, so I try to stick with metal. They also chew through the wires hanging from the feeders to drop them to the ground. The Droll Yankees yankee dipper & the Brome squirrel buster plus are the most effective squirrel deterrents I've found as of yet. This was an adorable & funny video! The splashy bird bath intermission was a nice touch, thank you from Illinois 😀

[@paultsworld]

Sorry about our starlings Allie - would you believe yours are all descended from 100 that were released in Central Park NYC - only 20 years or so after the grey squirrels were released in Britain. If only those Victorians knew what we know now! Bizarrely starlings are much less common in Britain - we don't know why. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video and thank you for your comment.

[@SergeCousineau]

Hello Paul Great idea that slinky...reminds me the one I had when I was you and it had just been invented ! Have a great day H&S 👩‍❤️‍👨🌈🇨🇦

[@paultsworld]

You are showing your age Serge 😂 I don't think I had one when they were invented - but I've got one now! All the best, Paul

[@SergeCousineau]

@@paultsworld 😂😂😂 I am proud of my age and what I have done so far ...and a lot coming again ...if god want ! 🙏 65 is golden age ...full pension plan and just having great time ...no more working 🤪...just editing great trips ! Take care ! H&S 👩‍❤️‍👨🌈🇨🇦

[@paultsworld]

Brilliant Serge and good for you and Helen; getting out there, enjoying yourself, shooting videos and spending that pension!

[@mvac7024]

Loved it, thanks Paul. Have to buy one.

[@paultsworld]

Well worth a try Marayart - let me know how if you are successful.

[@ylimeasil]

The sound editing on this video is top notch!

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - I enjoyed doing it.

[@gardener5857]

Now why would I do that? I love them as much as I love the birds.

[@paultsworld]

Fair comment.

[@vickiezaccardo1711]

Me too. And the rabbits.

[@grahamhall2662]

Because in my garden the squirrels destroy the feeders and allow all the seed to flow to the ground.

[@gardener5857]

@@grahamhall2662 Yeah. I went through a couple of different feeders until I got the right ones they all use.

[@studentaccount4354]

@@vickiezaccardo1711 once they start chewing holes in your house to roost for the winter you may change your mind. They are rodents and will chew into your home where they can.

[@zeehuss7275]

Why would you want to prevent them from eating birdfood. They need to eat just like birds. Don't be mean and let them eat.

[@penelopehammerton2907]

Thanks Paul, great video. It was a fun commentary 🐿️👍🤗

[@paultsworld]

So pleased you enjoyed my video Penelope. 🌻

[@JRE-ut2tb]

Very well done and informative video. Truly appreciate this. Got a bird feeder for Xmas so am planning on putting it up in a tree and we have plenty of grey and back squirrels in the area. Cheers!

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed my video. Good luck with feeding the birds.

[@RoseMary-vs3io]

Really entertaining and so helpful, thank you👍😊

[@paultsworld]

Thank you Rose Mary, glad you enjoyed my video.

[@whosedoingwhat]

Great job your video was excellent, great camera work funny narration of squirrels & their “fist fight etc. lol

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - I am delighted you enjoyed my video.

[@M2345M]

Hands down one of the best videos I've seen. OMGosh I was laughing so hard 😂😂

[@paultsworld]

I am so pleased Moni - you’ve made my day with your comment. Laughing is the best medicine. 👍😀

[@EmpressRetard]

Lol this is such a cute video, well done! 😄

[@paultsworld]

Glad you liked it!!

[@donnagagne3813]

This is an awesome and funny video. AND; very helpful. But, now I have to be sure to have a feeder for my squirrels.

[@paultsworld]

Glad you liked the video - my squirrels are now eating my iris bulbs!

[@isabelcortes1438]

Im going to have to try the slinky idea! Brilliant!

[@paultsworld]

Yes, give it a go - it's still working in my garden.

[@anh-thumai5820]

I just started bird feeding. All the birds came to the yard on day 1 and day 2, it was so exciting, then no more thanks to the pesky squirrels. Thank you for the tips. I will try them all!

[@paultsworld]

I hope the methods work for you.

[@paultsworld]

@@nealo590 good tip!

[@Liz21988]

Wonderful ideas! Thank you for sharing what works.

[@paultsworld]

You are so welcome!

[@susanbowen4144]

Great advice! Enjoyed very much.

[@paultsworld]

Thank you! 👍

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

Love your attitude and creative engineering.

[@paultsworld]

Cheers!

[@imsunasong3912]

What an adoreable video...very well done and loved the birds..

[@paultsworld]

So glad you liked my video!

[@paatty153]

Love this idea with the slinky and baffle.

[@paultsworld]

It certainly works well!

[@1FriendlyFace1]

Really enjoyed this video. I have tried everything! But I need to try the slinky and that large baffle on top!

[@paultsworld]

Glad you enjoyed the video - yes, try that combination…it works well for me.

[@charleenwright4336]

Just ordered a slinky for my bird feeder. Thanks!

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - I hope it works for you and it's entertaining! If they get passed it, just add a baffle above it.

[@beehay3361]

Good day! The boxing part.😂 I enjoy the subtitles, and yes, ways to gently keep the squirrels from eating all of the bird seed. Blessings!🙏🏾🙌🏾😌

[@paultsworld]

Glad you liked the boxing sequence - I enjoyed making the video. 🌻

[@beehay3361]

@@paultsworld Thank you! You did an awesome job.😃

[@judyconibear6803]

Lovely, thank you for the so entertaining video. Good luck!

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed my video.

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@paultsworld]

You’re welcome. 👍

[@martinmackett2758]

Very Nice Video, with a nice sutle bit of education at the end, very well done Sir!

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - I appreciate your comment.

[@tracyrush9085]

Excellent presentation and funny narration!

[@paultsworld]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed my video.

[@sophiahuber4756]

Paul your video is lovely!!! I am having this same problem and will try one of your ideas. Oh, and thank you for the laughs!!!

[@paultsworld]

Thank you Sophia, so pleased you enjoyed my video - hope the ideas help.

[@karenschwartz5209]

Thank you for the information and fun video.

[@paultsworld]

Glad you enjoyed the video Karen.

[@pertelote4526]

Hello Mr T, it is good to see you again. I am very fortunate because I have never seen a grey squirrel in my fatherland! I have heard that they are, in fact, already ante portas, but not in my area for sure. Our red squirrels are rather shy and gentle creatures, I hardly ever see them in winter, they probably hibernate when the temperature drops a lot below zero anyway. They do not cause any problems for me. This morning I saw some interesting birds, namely a wren (I am really glad it has survived the harsh winter) and a goldcrest in my garden as well as two buzzards above my head.

[@paultsworld]

Hello pertelote, you are fortunate to have just your native reds. How nice to see the wren and goldcrest. I see a goldcrest about three times each year - Europe's smallest bird, and what a cutie with it's little, but colourful, crest. Hope you had the real Winter you wanted but I feel it was probably interrupted by unseasonably warm wind blowing from the South. When I was a boy we didn't have buzzards - but lots of kestrels - now buzzards are our most common birds of prey and kestrels are on the decline.

[@pamelasaba7885]

Martha do not leave!!! It was so funny. I really like it!

[@paultsworld]

So glad you enjoyed the squirrels’ antics 👍😀 Ps they are still together - Martha came back, their kids went to University - did a degree in slinky climbing. The rest is history.

[@revmichaelbinstock8893]

Brilliant. the slinky seems to have done the trick. Thank you. BTW loved the humourous video

[@paultsworld]

Glad you enjoyed my video.