Raccoons can be cute.
But, despite that, we really should resist them.
They can be mean, destructive, and cause significantproperty damageby chewing electrical wiring and tearing up insulation.
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Theyre drawn to bird feeders because, as omnivores, the medley of seeds and nuts is tempting.
Overall, these are not the kind of animals you want to be attracting with a bird feeder.
Choose the Right Bird Feeder
Raccoons are known for being nature’s acrobats.
They are excellent climbers and problem solvers, which makes hiding a bird feeder from them pretty difficult.
You want abird feederthat makes the food easily accessible for birds but difficult or unappealing for raccoons.
And you’re able to always add a raccoon baffle onto your bird feeder.
Place the Feeder Correctly
As we know, raccoons are sneaky.
Because of this, youll have to be extra careful while finding the proper placement for your feeder.
You could use a seed tray to catch spills, but youll want to empty that regularly, too.
Dont overfill feeders because thats likely to spill, too.
They also dont love a sprinkler, so motion-activated sprinklers could keep them at bay too.
