Keeping Birds & Squirrels Away #1

Keeping Birds & Squirrels Away From Your Plants

Have you ever tried to grow some food in your garden or maybe like myself in your allotment but had birds or squirrels attack or eat the food you are trying to grow? This happened to me in 2021 and I had some level of difficulty dealing with the problem. 

A simple solution to this that works is by using a distraction that will keep them away from your plants. Birds, Squirrels and other wild animals are finding it increasingly difficult to find food in the wild and many of you may be aware of this as we are seeing animals such as seagulls flocking to cities when they normally inhabit coastal areas, or wood pigeons in cities when they usually inhabit woodlands and forests. 

This is due to the enormous amount of food that we as humans unintendedly leave out or drop that attracts these creatures. All you have to do is have a bird feeder or a small table or other suitable outdoor equipment(such as a tray, or empty bird bath)that you can set up away from the plants you are growing. This will divert their attention and cause them to leave your plants alone. 

Understandably there will be other animals to worry about on top of birds and squirrels. However in my experience they seem to be a big problem when it comes to trying to successfully grow food in your garden or allotment. Having a bird feeder or simple tray filled with bird seed or even bread and nuts away from your plants, will be a sure-fire way to keep them from eating the food you are trying to grow!😋

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