Rodents like rats and squirrels, unfortunately, can't discern that the food ... unappealing to rodents, birds can't actually taste them, so sprinkling a little cayenne pepper into your bird ...

You want a bird feeder that makes the food easily accessible for birds but difficult or unappealing for raccoons. Some feeders have weight-activated perches that close when heavy animals try to ...

but it’s important to ensure food is fresh and not mouldy or contaminated to prevent the spread of diseases and to avoid attracting unwanted pests. Safe foods for bird feeders Seeds (sunflower ...

Over time, the squirrels may learn to avoid that feeder altogether and so you can begin to mix up the contents again, without worrying that they’ll just become squirrel food. Safflower seeds are ...