Dual Feeders & Flying Squirrels

When I haven't been busy CEO'ing Merlin's Bark Products, I've been watching all of the goings-on out in my yard. I noticed that there sure is quite a variety of diffent birds and squirrels hanging out around our feeders. While most of the birds don't have a problem sharing a feeder, those dang blue jays sure have an attitude problem. They don’t seem to care that there is plenty of room and food for everyone; they just want all the food to themselves. Greedy little buggers if you asked me. Then again, I would not even think about sharing my bowl with another dog. Though, I might be a little nicer about it than the blue jays are. Then again…

Anyhow, I really wanted to talk to you about dual feeders and flying squirrels. While we get the usual gray squirrels and red squirrels at our dual feeder, we also get my absolute favorite – flying squirrels! You might remember me blogging a couple of weeks ago about installing a Trexed-Out Dual Feeder in my own yard. Our dual feeder is installed right beside a very large old pine tree that just happens to be the home of a family of flying squirrels. They are a lot harder to get a good look at since they only come out at night, but they sure are cute little furry creatures. I am really glad that we have a dual feeder by the tree and not just a regular squirrel feeder. Since the flying squirrels are much smaller than their larger cousins I doubt that they would be able to lift up the feeder lid to get at the goodies. These little guys just scoop out the seeds from the bottom of the dual feeder where the birds do. I like it that they are able to enjoy the feeder too. After all, Merlin’s Bark Products dual feeders are supposed to be a one-stop snack shop for all the little feathered and furry friends.

If you have flying squirrels in your trees you should check out the dual feeders in our Etsy shop. We have dual feeders made out of cedar and dual feeders made out of Trex. If you haven't already stopped by our Etsy shop please do so. And make sure you check back often since I am working hard on adding some new items really soon.

As usual, I'll be barking to you later!

Dual Feeder in Rough Cedar

My tailless little rump sure is wagging today! Merlin's Bark Products Etsy shop is now open for business! There are only a couple items listed right now, but I am working my little legs off getting more merchandise into the store. One of the first products you will find in our Etsy shop is my Dual Feeder in Rough Cedar.

Just like all of our dual feeders, squirrels and birds in your yard will be able to eat from the same place. Think of it as a one-stop snack shop for the little critters. It is a bird feeder for the birds and a munch box for the squirrels all in one! There is a cutout on the bottom of the plexiglas window so the birds can get to the goodies. And those curious squirrels will be able to get access to the food by either lifting up the top or by scooping out the seeds from the bottom. When the squirrels are done digging around in the feeder, the lid closes automatically to help keep the food from getting yucky. And I love the "whapping" sound the lid makes when it closes too. As soon as I hear that sound my ears perk-up and I am on alert for any dropping peanuts. Hum, peanuts....

Oh, and the squirrels and birds will be hopping for joy over the extra large wrap-around deck on the front of the feeder. Finally, they will have plenty of room to lounge safely on while snacking the day away.

Make sure you check out Merlin's Bark Products Etsy shop for more information on my Dual Feeder in Rough Cedar and to check out our other products.

I should be heading back out to the workshop. Happy shopping. And I'll be barking to you later!