Squirrel Special Forces Team (A funny story worth sharing again!)

To go to duncraft.com--click here Here's a funny customer letter!  We got this a couple of years ago and posted it on our blog, much to our customer's delight.  A cute story, well written, deserves to be published again!  Enjoy! TO:         Duncraft Designers FROM:     The Twin Lakes Squirrel Special Forces Team DATE:       March 18, 2007 Well, we saw The Lady (the human who lives in Salisbury, CT) opening up the package you sent her enclosing a new knob for the Duncraft platform feeder she hangs outside every morning. It took us nearly three years ... (read more)

Squirrel Facts 2

Click here to visit Duncraft These little furry critters may be your friend or your foe, but after reading these fascinating facts about squirrels, you will have to admit they are very interesting!  1. Did you know that there are more than 365 species of squirrels in the world?  2. 40% of all the mammals in the world are in the squirrel family.  3. The smallest squirrel is the African Pygmy. They are 5 inches long from their heads to the tip of their tails. They are found in Nigeria, Cameroon and Gabon.  4. The largest squirrel is the Ratufa. It can be as long as 3 feet in length. This beauty is found in Asia and Nepal. 5. Squirrels ... (read more)

How to Baffle Squirrels

To go to duncraft.com--click here With so many bird feeders claiming to be squirrel proof, how do you choose the one that's right for you?  One that will really keep squirrels off?  Here we will describe the basic types of squirrel proof feeders and how they work.  Keep in mind that squirrel proof doesn't mean that a squirrel won't try to get on the feeder. It means that in the majority of cases, the squirrel won't be able to damage the feeder, or get food from it.    Hanging vs. Pole mounted feeders Pole mounted feeders are generally easier to defend than hanging feeders. Pole mounting solves a lot of problems ... (read more)

Squirrel Facts and Diversion Feeding

(back to duncraft.com )    Scroll down to read some great customer comments regarding Squirrel Diversion Feeding! Squirrel Facts!   People watch and feed squirrels almost as much as they do the birds! Whether you think squirrels are adorable little fur balls, or think of them as “tree rats”, squirrels are extremely interesting animals!  Here are a few fascinating facts about them.   Squirrels have been around for a long time--a squirrel’s habit of gathering and storing food for the winter has allowed the species to survive for more than 35 million years! And to compensate for wear and tear, their ... (read more)

Battling Squirrels

 (Back to Duncraft.com Home Page) Calling Truce on my Patio... Squirrel-proof feeders, baffles, poles and all the other accoutrements of squirrel battle are great. But nothing beats getting to know those backyard bandits. I confess I've grown to love squirrels. There, I've said it. And I'm not sorry! Alfred J Squirls, Bolde Waddles and Herbert Fierce-Ears are three charming squirrels who visit my deck. Although they are typical Grey Squirrels, they are very different in personality and looks. Squirls has a ragged tail, no matter what the season, but a dashing man-about-town manner. He's something of a rake.  ... (read more)

How to win the Squirrel Wars

(Back to Duncraft.com Home Page) Backyard Squirrel Wars - by Howard Youth Battling backyard squirrels takes tenacity, patience, and ingenuity. If you get complacent, squirrels, like dust or dirty dishes, will be back in force. Below are 11 strategies for thwarting the furry gluttons and keeping them from your bird feeders. One strategy might work for you, or you might want to employ several. But remember: Anticipate your enemy's actions, expect the unexpected... and be ready to try a new tactic. 1. DISTRACT THEM - One strategy to lure squirrels from your feeder is to provide more tantalizing food for them nearby. There are diversion feeders with ... (read more)