Keeping birds out of Feral Cats Food Bowls

[MoonstoneWolf]

You would think that in the cold weather we have right now the birds would be hunkered on their branches. But NO, they have to steal the feral cats food. I can't afford to feed them as well. Any ideas what I can do to keep the birds away from the feeders or am I doomed to feed all wildlife along with the birds. Thank you.

 

[FeebysOwner]

Maybe try one or more of the ideas in this article - https://www.cuteness.com/article/stop-birds-eating-cats-food.

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

Thanks, I'll read the article now. Ugh this would have to happen when I'm on crutches and it's 2 degrees outside

 

[fionasmom]

I have used step 3 and 6 and they have been effective. Depending on the number of cats you are feeding, the kennel idea is the simplest.

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

I have 3 cats but one will not even come into the yard if the other two are here. I have a very long thread about this situation in the feral forum of the 2 cats running off the one. But sadly I have tried all of those suggestions and not one of them work for me.

I tried all of those suggestions last summer when the weather was pleasant and I wasn't on crutches. #6 really does not work for me The birds ignore it. And I've seen them go one by one into the pet carrier to get food and come back.

 

[dragonlady2]

I used a decoy owl. I switched the direction it was looking everyday. It worked for the birds that I was having an issue with. Good luck with keeping them away. They can be PITA.

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

Birds just ignore the owl type thing. I've used decoys and all and the birds still come

 

[MoonstoneWolf]

I am sitting here right now watching the birds walking into the pet carrier and taking off with bits of cat food. There goes that theory