Feeding the birds is all fun and games until you end up feeding the squirrels instead. Lately, though, I’ve noticed some buzz around the 5-7-9 rule for bird feeders.
If you’ve tried every other method of protecting your bird feeder from squirrels and they’re still managing to get there before the birds do, the feeder's position might be the problem. According to wildlife experts, following the 5-7-9 rule for bird feeders can do a brilliant job of keeping bird food out of squirrels’ reach.
