that squirrels will typically avoid eating, making them great options for filling your bird feeder and keeping the squirrels from using it as their buffet.
if you want to keep squirrels and other animals out of your bird feeder, you may want to consider using a platform feeder.
not only do they keep squirrels from getting to the bird seed, but they allow you to place table scraps, like bread and vegetable trimmings, on the platform for birds to eat.
if your bird feeder hangs from a tall metal pole in your yard, you can use grease to keep them from getting into the feeder and driving the birds away. using a cooking 