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long lasting food for squirrel feeders
Anyone who feeds squirrels, or birds for that matter, knows just how these furry little critters can be the biggest pigs! Seems whatever food you put out, it’s never enough. Some folks feed squirrels, while some folks absolutely hate them-either way the goal is to keep the out of bird feeders.Lots of fun squirrel feeders are out there, from the munch box kind where they learn to lift the lid to retrieve treats, to staked squirrel feeders meant for corn on the cob. These resemble porch swings, picnic chairs, bungee cords and other fun designs that are actually quite entertaining to watch the action.
But corn cobs, even though inexpensive, will disappear fast, almost daily. These corn logs are a great alternative if you have a staked-type squirrel feeder. They are compressed corn and equal to about twelve ears of the regular stuff. Perfect for squirrel feeders you don’t want to attend to on a daily basis. The squirrel logs come in sweet corn and corn and nut flavor which are dark brown in color. During freezing winter weather, we smear peanut butter on the smooth surface as a special high protein treat that helps squirrels stay warm. One thing though, be sure they are securely attached as our crafty critters have managed to steal them once in a while!
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Bulk Ingredients for Squirrel Feeders’ Super Treat
Believe it or not, feeding squirrels is a fun and entertaining past-time for many who enjoy natures’ critters and backyard birding. As long as bird feeders are equipped with proper squirrel deterrents, everything’s usually good!Fun squirrel feeders range from munch box type, where the little guys must open the lid for the prize, to the big, glass jars they enter, and the kind made for corn cobs and squirrel logs – which are long-lasting compressed corn.
The Squngee Feeder is a hysterical bungee cord squirrel feeder made for using corn cobs or the logs. In frigid weather with snow and wind, we’ll smear gobs of peanut butter right on the cobs. Yes, peanut butter is a special and yummy treat for the furry critters. It provides extra energy to help them stay warm through its high fat and protein content. Any squirrel feeder accommodating corn cobs may be adapted this way. The giant tubs of peanut better are found at warehouse-type retailers like Sams or Costco and are relatively inexpensive when purchas
ed in the industrial size. It can even be applied directly to tree bark, offering feathered friends a nutritious treat as well.Peanuts are also an excellent choice which may be purchased in bulk at most “feed & seed” stores. Squirrels love them, and again, they offer an excellent source of energy to help furry friends stay warm. If you know what and where to get bulk ingredients like these for your squirrel feeders, you’ll have fat and happy squirrels all winter long without breaking the bank!
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Try This Food at Squirrel Feeders
Some folks despise them, for the pesky, destructive behavior their famous for. But others quite enjoy squirrel’s antics and even feed them out of kindness and maybe for entertainment too! Whether you love them or hate them, squirrel feeders are abundant in the marketplace. Crafted from wood, metal, and even recycled plastics, these designs will provide easy access (and sometimes not so easy) for squirrels to find food.Many squirrel feeders are designed to hold corn cobs, as these are a favorite food for the little critters, (along with peanuts, birdseed, and suet). Squirrels are capable of consuming four times their weight in food in just one week, so the cobs can go pretty fast – usually needing to be replaced on a daily basis.
Corn Logs are a great alternative to traditional corn cobs. They’re basically compressed corn, and one log is equal to about twelve ears of corn. The corn logs around our house usually last about two to three weeks. But beware…the logs must be securely attached to the stake or pin on the squirrel feeder, because our crafty critters have managed to steal them every once in a while!
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