I have found the solution to keeping squirrels out of the bird food. It's called the Squirrel Buster wild bird feeder. It closes from the weight of the rodent(s) and yes it does work. It can be adjusted for the bird weight, ie bluejays, but be careful as they can weigh as much as a small squirrel. I have watched ( and LOL) at the antics of the squirrel trying to find a way to all that yummy seed. I too realize that they need to eat, but they do not need to eat my BIRD seed. I apologize for the advertising, but this really is a great product.
I have found the solution to keeping squirrels out of the bird food. It's called the Squirrel Buster wild bird feeder. It closes from the weight of the rodent(s) and yes it does work. It can be adjusted for the bird weight, ie bluejays, but be careful as they can weigh as much as a small squirrel. I have watched ( and LOL) at the antics of the squirrel trying to find a way to all that yummy seed. I too realize that they need to eat, but they do not need to eat my BIRD seed. I apologize for the advertising, but this really is a great product.