cool I will send this to my friend if he has by window out just pole. but i still go ahead to send him.. i dont have the bird feeder but like to learn about it. I have large back yard and woods. squirrel stole my cherries, hazelnuts. They are clever!
No, I do not because it is impossible for the squirrel to reach the feeder from the ground, it is at second story, and impossible to grab onto slippery fishing line from the roof.
I suppose that is true. The squirrel could reach it from the ground if it was hung too low and if it was too high it could reach it from the roof. I didn’t think to mention that.
@@maryellenslifehacks3042: Haha, you must have some pretty slow squirrels in your neighborhood. Most squirrels would unhook that picture hanger in less than a minute. I’ve watched squirrels open the latches on ‘squirrel proof’ galvanized garbage cans, unhook bungee cords, tear any plastic parts on feeders to shreds, eat through plastic garbage cans, cut nylon and rope hanging cords, knock feeders to the ground to break them, you name it. I’ve even watched them tear away aluminum soffit and 1/4” steel flat bar to get into an attic space. They’re probably the cleverest and most resourceful animal I’ve ever had the pleasure to observe…but they do cost me a lot of money in birdseed, lol.
When I first installed it, my 10 year old son held my legs while I hung out the window. Now he is 23 and he has an extension ladder for his gutter cleaning business. He just hung another one for me at the same spot on the gutter that extends down to the bottom picture window. This one is “squirrel proof” because they can reach it by jumping but cannot get the seeds out because their weight causes it to clamp shut.
You should keep your trees trimmed so they don’t hang over roof. That way you won’t have squirrels on your roof. If a squirrel did get to my roof, I doubt it could grab onto fishing line. It hasn’t happened yet.
@@mary-ruthflores4107 Interesting! I did not know it was possible for a squirrel to get any grip on fishing line. It is not easy to outsmart a squirrel.
Yes squirrels are amazing, but it would keep off all but the strongest ones, I will definitely use it and I love the picture hanging kit hack!!! Great idea!
visit a local body of water and cut some fishing line off of a tree or bush on the banks. there'll inevitably be some from fishing people getting their lines tangled and not taking the time to remove it themselves, and you'll be removing a hazard from the environment 👏
Hello Mark, I keep my 50 lb bag of birdseed in my garage and refill a pourable plastic container which I keep in a closet. The bird feeders need to be soaked in a diluted bleach & water mixture and scrubbed every few months especially if you live in a humid climate. It definitely is a commitment but the reward is a closeup of beautiful birds.
So the squirrel is supposed have too little to grip onto with the fishing line? I dunno about this project. I'd like to see any failed squirrel attempts to convince me. I couldn't see the item called an eye hook. I've worked in hardware stores and been visiting them for decades and I've never seen anything called an eye hook. It's either a closed full circle eye, or an open shape called a hook which allows items to enter one side. It's impossible to be both.
Great point! I think I was using a sewing term. It is a closed full circle. I use fishing line because it is durable, aesthetically pleasing and fits into the picture hook nicely. The trick to outwitting the squirrels is where you hang your feeder. If you have no gutters but have a garrison style house, you could actually hang it from the second story window. Mount nail (or magnetic hook attached to storm window frame )between window sill and window. Feeder would dangle above your first story window.
Such a clever idea and I really like the way this was filmed - shows very clearly what to do and is easy to understand!
You're not only smart you're also fun to watch.
That is a very slick idea. Thanks.
Wow I'm doing this! Thank you
cool I will send this to my friend if he has by window out just pole. but i still go ahead to send him.. i dont have the bird feeder but like to learn about it. I have large back yard and woods. squirrel stole my cherries, hazelnuts. They are clever!
Thanks for the video. Do you have any video showing how squirrel tries to eat from this feeder?
No, I do not because it is impossible for the squirrel to reach the feeder from the ground, it is at second story, and impossible to grab onto slippery fishing line from the roof.
Excellent idea !
Nice video
What about doves/pigeons though? They have RUINED my ability to feed wild birds because they have completely taken over!! =(
I’m sorry I have no suggestions for pigeons.
'Forgot' the vital piece of info: Works ONLY for people living in two-story homes.
I suppose that is true. The squirrel could reach it from the ground if it was hung too low and if it was too high it could reach it from the roof. I didn’t think to mention that.
@@maryellenslifehacks3042: Haha, you must have some pretty slow squirrels in your neighborhood. Most squirrels would unhook that picture hanger in less than a minute. I’ve watched squirrels open the latches on ‘squirrel proof’ galvanized garbage cans, unhook bungee cords, tear any plastic parts on feeders to shreds, eat through plastic garbage cans, cut nylon and rope hanging cords, knock feeders to the ground to break them, you name it. I’ve even watched them tear away aluminum soffit and 1/4” steel flat bar to get into an attic space. They’re probably the cleverest and most resourceful animal I’ve ever had the pleasure to observe…but they do cost me a lot of money in birdseed, lol.
Thank you great idea
Woa you climbed all the way up there? That looks high!
When I first installed it, my 10 year old son held my legs while I hung out the window. Now he is 23 and he has an extension ladder for his gutter cleaning business. He just hung another one for me at the same spot on the gutter that extends down to the bottom picture window. This one is “squirrel proof” because they can reach it by jumping but cannot get the seeds out because their weight causes it to clamp shut.
What stops squirrels from jumping down from the roof?
You should keep your trees trimmed so they don’t hang over roof. That way you won’t have squirrels on your roof. If a squirrel did get to my roof, I doubt it could grab onto fishing line. It hasn’t happened yet.
I have tried something similar but the squirrel just pull it up hand over hand. The key is securing the roof which is not possible at my house
@@mary-ruthflores4107 Interesting! I did not know it was possible for a squirrel to get any grip on fishing line. It is not easy to outsmart a squirrel.
Yes squirrels are amazing, but it would keep off all but the strongest ones, I will definitely use it and I love the picture hanging kit hack!!! Great idea!
What if I don't have any fishing line that means I have to buy some and it will be over a dollar
If your IQ were higher, you would borrow some from your neighbor.
@@jimkelly4286 who says I have any neighbors to go get some fishing string from
Don't be a jerk Joseph.
@@jackh577 how am I being a jerk
visit a local body of water and cut some fishing line off of a tree or bush on the banks. there'll inevitably be some from fishing people getting their lines tangled and not taking the time to remove it themselves, and you'll be removing a hazard from the environment 👏
where is the fun, when you don't see any squirrels trying?
That’s not a picture hook, it’s a screw eye! Hook is a hook!!
I showed 2 hooks in video. The second hook shown was a picture hook. That is the one I use for hanging in gutters.
Just what I want to do drag birdseed through the house and then an old dirty bird feeder to clean it
Hello Mark, I keep my 50 lb bag of birdseed in my garage and refill a pourable plastic container which I keep in a closet. The bird feeders need to be soaked in a diluted bleach & water mixture and scrubbed every few months especially if you live in a humid climate. It definitely is a commitment but the reward is a closeup of beautiful birds.
So the squirrel is supposed have too little to grip onto with the fishing line? I dunno about this project. I'd like to see any failed squirrel attempts to convince me.
I couldn't see the item called an eye hook. I've worked in hardware stores and been visiting them for decades and I've never seen anything called an eye hook. It's either a closed full circle eye, or an open shape called a hook which allows items to enter one side. It's impossible to be both.
Great point! I think I was using a sewing term. It is a closed full circle. I use fishing line because it is durable, aesthetically pleasing and fits into the picture hook nicely. The trick to outwitting the squirrels is where you hang your feeder. If you have no gutters but have a garrison style house, you could actually hang it from the second story window. Mount nail (or magnetic hook attached to storm window frame )between window sill and window. Feeder would dangle above your first story window.
It's an eye hook