[Heartnsoul]

every morning we have several squirrels running all over our birdcage. We have a rather large birdcage because we have pool Not sure how they are getting up there but worse yet How do we get rid of them??? Afraid they will tear the screen?? any tips are appreciated

[pooh]

The squirrel that hangs at my house is Bucky..... He runs from the palm tree in front, across the roof, jumps on to the cage and heads down to the ground. Some days he jumps from the cage to a palm tree near the cage. So far, and it's been a few years, the squirrels haven't damaged the screens. About a year and a half ago, there was a Mrs. Bucky and 4 little ones. I'm more concerned about the wee beasties getting into the attic, but so far, they haven't. You could get a humane trap, capture them and then release them somewhere other than your yard, but my feeling is the squirrel realtor would just get in touch with squirrels on the waiting list looking for new digs.

[Irishmen]

We've had squirrels for years and they are something to watch over morning coffee. They've stayed to themselves But this is first year in many they've attempted our birdcage and roof. One morning it looked like they were licking dew off screens so maybe thirst is a reason.I'm looking into trap cages to move them elsewhere cause if they start chewing and tearing the cage the damage is expensive.

[buggyone]

Yep, those little critters will tear the screen with their claws as they run up and down the birdcage.

Our neighbor will squirt them with his hose anytime he sees a squirrel in his yard. I don't know if that discourages them.

Other than that, I have no ideas. Best of luck. Squirrels are really clever!

[billethkid]

If you have palm or any other trees nearby, and have a bird cage you will have squirrels. We have a very large birdmc.age and have squirrels on it every day. Have had them for years....they have great sport taunting the dog and running back and forth. No damage after 7 years of it.

Unless you are prepared to bait an kill them you will not get rid of them.

We learned to live with them and hope the bird cage and trees keep them occupied enoughmtomstaynawaynfrom the house structure as they can definitely be destructive.

So far no problems.

Good luck.s

Btk

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

every morning we have several squirrels running all over our birdcage. We have a rather large birdcage because we have pool Not sure how they are getting up there but worse yet How do we get rid of them???

We let our 70 lb dog out into the birdcage and the squirrels jump off the birdcage and run for cover. Maybe not a very workable solution ... having a large dog involves a whole new set of challenges!

[exwave]

Spray screen with WD40...It works

[duffysmom]

I've learned to coexist and haven't found a down side. Spraying with WD40 is cruel.

[Bonny]

We have been in our house over 9 years. We always have 2 squirrels that run around our birdcage. They climb up the palm trees. They are fun to watch and we have had no damage to our screen

[Jim 9922]

Give them a couple of squirts of the long-distance-shooting wasp spray.
They won't be back.

[Indydealmaker]

There are motion sensor water sprays which should do the trick. Here is a link.
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Contech-CRO101-Scarecrow-Activated-Sprinkler/dp/B000071NUS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361585730&sr=8-1&keywords=motion+sensor+sprinkler]Amazon.com: Contech CRO101 Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler: Patio, Lawn & Garden[/ame]

[chuckinca]

Our cat (in the avatar) chases it up and down the screen. Once in a while I'll get the fog horn and give them both a blast. The 12# cat does more damage to the screens than the 2# squirrel.

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[PaPaLarry]

Get a couple of fake hawks, and mount them on cage!!!

[Heartnsoul]

was thinking of the fake birds and wondering if they work??

[Mack184]

Same thing my father did..Shoot them!