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!

Dual Feeder in Red Cedar

I recently gave my nose seal of approval (as you can tell from the picture) for a new addition to our product line. This dual squirrel munch box/bird feeder was constructed out of red cedar and features an extra large deck for the birds and squirrels to lounge on. Just like Merlin's Bark Products other dual feeder, this model features a little cutout on the bottom of the plexiglas so that the birds can get at the seeds. The squirrels can scoop out the seeds from the bottom or they can get access to the goodies by lifting up the top. Also like our Trex feeder, this model was constructed by using pocket hole joints. I am very excited about this addition to our product line and I hope that you will be too.

Before barking off and heading back to work, let me give you a quick update on how our Trex duel feeder is doing on the testing tree. I am happy to report (if I had a tail it would be wagging) that things are looking good. I haven't received one complaint from either a bird or a squirrel about the feeder. Though, the woodpeckers do seem to be a little upset about not being able to peck at the feeder. But hey, if they want something to peck at they can just use the tree that is right behind the feeder!

I'll be barking to you later!

Squirrel Munch Box

Today was a big day for Merlin's Bark Products. One of our Trex squirrel feeders was installed on a testing tree. I must say that I am very pleased with the results. I decided to go with a dual purpose feeder. This particular feeder can be used by squirrel and birds. The bottle of the plexiglas has a little cutout on the bottom so that the birds can get at the seeds too. The squirrels can get access to the seeds (and peanuts) by either lifting up the top or by scooping out the seeds on the bottom. What a great idea!

Another interesting thing about the squirrel/bird feeder is that pocket hole joints were used to connect the pieces of Trex together. I felt that if it was good enough for the Romans to use - that it was good enough for Merlin's Bark Products.

I am also working on another duel squirrel/bird feeder made out of red cedar that will have an extra large deck on the front. It will be perfect for the squirrels and birds to lounge on. I'll keep you up dated on how that project is going as well as how the Trex feeder is doing on the testing tree. Until then, I'll be barking to you later!

Feeding Squirrels

Everyday after dinner I always make sure that the squirrels and birds in my yard receive a full assortment of goodies in their munch boxes and feeders. While the birds usually only get black oil sunflowers seeds to eat - the squirrels receive a delicious mixture of sunflower seeds and whole roasted peanuts still in their shells. I am always extra excited when the squirrels receive their food. Lucky for me, the peanuts have a habit of spilling out onto the ground and I have mastered the art of shelling peanuts! It sure does take a lot of hard work and skill getting peanuts out of their shells, but it is always worth the extra effort when they end up in my tummy.

It also takes a lot of hard work and skill to handcraft one of the squirrel munch boxes that we will be selling soon. On one of my earlier posts I mentioned that I was working on a couple different squirrel feeder prototypes made out of Trex . I am happy to report that the prototypes are looking good and that we should have some up in the testing trees soon. Just wait until the squirrels try to chew on a Trex made squirrel feeder!

I better be heading back to the workshop. I'll be barking to you later!

Merlin's Bark Products

Hi everybody! My name is Merlin and I am the head-honcho of a new and upcoming Web based company - Merlin's Bark Products (named after yours truly). Merlin's Bark Products will specialize in different types of woodcrafts for humans and animals. Personally, I am a lot more excited (if I had a tail it would be wagging) about the products geared toward us members of the animal kingdom. We are going to have different types of feeders & houses for birds; condos and munch boxes for squirrels; elevated dog bowl holders; and pet vehicle toy boxes. Wait till you see the toy boxes! I have a convertible model myself and it is great. There will also be nifty stuff like outdoor planters and window boxes.

I am hoping to have our product line out by mid-May so I better be getting back to work. Make sure you check back in for updates and more information. I'll be barking to you later!