Best Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders For 2022

Designed to deter squirrels with an automatic spinning rotation, this spinner encourages squirrels to jump off without harming them and preventing them from feeding on your nuts. It works by detecting weight and tilt angle, so you don’t need to worry about

The spinner fits all feeders by simply hooking on with a galvanised rust-resistant hook on the underside of the unit and is
weather-resistant with encapsulated electronics.

Birds just can’t get enough of the tasty flavour of peanuts, but unfortunately, neither can squirrels!

This can be particularly frustrating for twitchers who want to use peanuts to attract the likes of rarer garden birds such as Nuthatches, Titmice, Woodpeckers and Chickadees and instead all they get are furry tailed nut harvesters!

This Peanut Window Feeder might help solve the issue though!

There is the squirrel (and bigger bird) proof cage around the edge, but the little birds can still get into the feeder and peck away. The peanut holder is the regular safe model, which allows them to take bites small enough to be safe.

It can be removed from the cage for easier cleaning, and a nice large hook at the top allows it to hang from anywhere.

One of the most popular and best-selling squirrel proof bird feeders on the market, with a name like ‘The Squirrel Buster’, was it ever really in doubt how successful this product was going to be?

Far and away the most innovative product in terms of design, it’s one of the few feeders to promise a lifetime guarantee of longevity, hence why it’s sold over 3.5 million units worldwide.

Designed by Canadian experts, it features a clever weight-activated mechanism that adjusts access to seed in seconds, locking out any larger animal who perches on its edge.

Not only does this prevent squirrels from snatching all your seed, but it also sees off competition from visually unappealing, less desirable birds such as pigeons.

What makes it truly unique is its patented Seed Tube Ventilation System, which allows fresh air to enter the feeder and humid air to escape through the top, keeping food fresher for longer.

If that wasn’t enough, it also boasts UV resistant components and a chew-proof metal and resin material that not even the toothiest of rodents could chew through!

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why it’s undoubtedly the best squirrel fighting option out there.

A brilliant budget option, this bird feeding seed lantern from Rosewood helps attract an array of beautiful birds to your garden while putting a stop to squirrel mischief thanks to a sturdy outer cage.

A strong metal hanger with a comfortable lattice wire structure, it’s perfectly suited for smaller birds to perch on and features a sturdy water-tight lid to prevent feed from becoming spoiled by the elements!

Premium quality, practical and pretty, this is a simple solution to your issue that won’t break the bank!

A fantastically simple way to obstruct sneaky squirrels from scurrying up your feeding station pole and scoffing all the seed, this Baffle from Gardman will bring you an instant victory in your war against rodents!

Coming in a super slippery dome shape, Baffles create a tricky barrier for squirrels to manoeuvre past and the slick material makes it impossible to gain any leverage or clamber past!  With this Gardman model, even the most determined and cunning squirrels will struggle to steal birdseed, as it’s large 25-centimetre diameter provides plenty of coverage.

Forget greasing up your pole with vaseline, this is all you need to protect a bird feeding station and an attachment adapter ensures you can successfully fit it to 12, 22 and 25.5 mm poles!

The most heavy-duty, anti-squirrel feeding option available, this die-cast metal monster from Gardman provides unmatched durability and some seriously lengthy longevity!

With uniquely designed branch shaped perches and an attractive gunmetal rust-resistant finish, it’s a strong, bite-resistant model which still manages to enamour with its pleasing lantern shape.

It’s caged outside prevents squirrels from squeezing through the gaps and getting at birdseed, while the biocidal coating on the outside ensures nasty bird bacteria are killed on contact, making it automatically a more hygienic and health hotspot for your feathered friends!

Coming with a large stainless steel handle, it can be easily hung from trees or feeding stations and offers four feeding ports to attract several birds at once.

And with a capacity of 500g, it’s sure to be a bird banquet your winged pals return to again and again!

A lot of squirrel proof bird feeders seem to mainly be about keeping the mischievous climbers away from seeds and nuts, but if fat balls and suet are a more frequent menu item in your garden, these Fat Ball Feeders from Nature’s Market really are a must.

Featuring a lantern-shaped squirrel guard, this fat ball feeder boasts a centre only small agile birds such as tits can reach and rejecting the advances of greedy rodents.

For those who only want to attract certain birds, you’ll also be pleased to hear this cage design also helps keep out bully birds such as pigeons and magpies!

Fancy something which will brighten up your garden? This set of feeders includes a seed feeder, as well as a peanut and fat ball one, so your birds have a real choice on their hands.

The benefits? The bug cage around them are squirrel and big bird proof, so all of the seed will go to your little visitors. They’re nice and large, and easy to refill and cleanout. They can also work well on feeding stations or something like a tree branch.

If your someone who likes to offer a concoction of different bird feeds to attract as many winged visitors as possible, buying one squirrel proof option isn’t going to solve all your seed and suet stealing issues.

A great way to save money, this set of 3 bird feed lanterns from Kingfisher offers you the chance to provide nuts, seeds and fat balls in caged off areas which will help keep lurking rodents at bay and attract plenty of small birds.

All three lanterns are powder coated with a weather-resistant finish to ensure high-quality and durability, while specialised hinge clip lids keep food within supremely sealed and your seed fresh and dry.

Fitted with handy metal hanging loops, you can kit out an entire bird feeding station in just one purchase!

You don’t want a horrid looking cage around your bird feeder. You want sleek, squirrel-proof feeder which is great in terms of capacity too.

A metal chew-proof design means that it is also pest-proof, and it will even stop large birds. A huge capacity of 1.5L means less time filling up for you – it should last long enough to take you up to when it needs washing out.

It works by shutting the feeding port when something too heavy is on it. This them automatically pops open when the pest leaves again. Because they are spring-loaded, you won’t face the closure issue when multiple small birds feed.

It is completely waterproof which means no seed will clog, and any grass is less likely to grow inside. The built-in rain guard also helps here, and this also prevents squirrels from accessing the top of the feeder.

The only issue is the base, which is plastic, so you have to watch for determined squirrels who will just chew through this given a chance.