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Squirrel Prevention

Protect your bird feeder from squirrels with real-time audio commands and other effective deterrent methods using your Birdfy app and some handy tips.
 
Talk in Real Time-Set Up 2-way Audio:
Use the Birdfy app to directly communicate with the area around your feeder whenever squirrels are detected:
  1. Activate Microphone Permission:
    To enable two-way audio communication, the Birdfy app will request access to your phone’s microphone.
    If this permission is denied, the device will not be able to transmit your voice from the phone to the feeder's location.
  2. Issuing Commands:
    When you see a squirrel approaching, use the Birdfy app to say commands like "Go away!" This vocal intervention can effectively prevent squirrels from accessing bird feed. 
Additional Squirrel Deterrent Methods:
1. Spicy seeds: Sprinkle some cayenne pepper or chili powder on your bird seeds. Birds don’t mind the spice, but squirrels hate it and will avoid eating it.
2. Baffles: Install baffles on your feeder poles to prevent squirrels from climbing up or jumping down. These cone-shaped or tube-shaped devices create an unstable surface for squirrels to grip on.
3. Slinky: Attach a slinky toy to your feeder pole so that it hangs down around it. When a squirrel tries to climb up or down, the slinky will bounce and drop them off.
4. Decoy feeders: Scatter seeds on the ground to serve as a decoy for squirrels. You could also set up a separate decoy feeder for them, away from the Birdfy.

Updated on 05 Jun 2024