Watching birds visit your backyard feeder brings joy to countless homeowners, but when acrobatic squirrels monopolize the food supply, frustration quickly sets in. These persistent rodents can empty a ...

Rat on a bird feeder trying to get sunflower seeds. - Poggensee/Shutterstock One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who puts up a bird feeder is discovering that the visitors enjoying it ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you want to welcome birds to your yard and do what you can to keep them healthy, one thing you can do is to hang a feeder on a pole or a ...

What do you get when you combine a shepherd’s hook meant for hanging plants with a short length of shiny stovepipe, a one-gallon plastic pot, a small metal hose clamp and a foot-long piece of wire?

One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who puts up a bird feeder is discovering that the visitors enjoying it aren't birds but rats. You head out to refill the feeder, expecting to see ...

A few simple steps can keep your bird feed going to its intended recipients instead of those puffy-tailed sneaks. By John Alexander Published Jul 26, 2025 1:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...