You can buy squirrel-proof bird feeders online from specialty bird stores whose product pages explain how each feeder keeps squirrels out, which squirrels it stops, and how much seed it holds. In Canada, Urban Nature Store sells squirrel-proof feeders from several makers, including Brome, Woodlink, Droll Yankees, Roamwild and Arundale, with delivery anywhere in the country or pickup at its ten Ontario stores.
Which Types of Squirrel-Proof Feeders Can You Buy Online?
Squirrel-proof feeders use one of three mechanisms, and the product page usually names it in the first line:
- Weight-activated feeders close the seed ports when a squirrel's weight lands on the perch or shroud, while lighter songbirds keep feeding.
- Caged feeders surround the seed tube with a metal grid that small birds can reach through but larger animals can't.
- Motorized feeders spin a perch ring when a heavy animal climbs on, flipping it off the feeder.
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Type |
Example |
How it stops squirrels |
Seed capacity |
Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Weight-activated |
Adjustable weight settings deter squirrels and grackles |
Over 12 lb |
$174.95 |
|
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Caged |
Steel grid keeps out black and grey squirrels, blue jays, mourning doves and grackles |
About 1.25 lb |
$109.95 |
|
|
Motorized |
Motorized, weight-activated perch ring flips squirrels off |
5 lb |
$279.95 |
Specs and prices from Urban Nature Store's product pages, November 2026.
The Absolute II is a two-sided, powder-coated steel feeder with perches on both sides, and it comes with hardware to hang it or mount it on a pole. The Audubon caged feeder has four ports inside a powder-coated steel cage. The full range is in the squirrel-proof feeders collection.
How Do You Choose a Squirrel-Proof Feeder From a Product Page?
Choosing online comes down to four details that a good product page states plainly: which squirrels the feeder stops, whether its weight setting adjusts, how much seed it holds, and what warranty it carries.
Start with your squirrels. Red squirrels are small enough to slip through the grid of the Audubon caged feeder, according to its product page, so a caged feeder suits yards with only black and grey squirrels. A weight-activated feeder set low enough works for both: the Squirrel Buster Mini, for example, is factory set to close at 115 g, which its page says shuts out red and grey squirrels.
An adjustable weight setting matters if grackles or doves empty the feeder, because it lets you close the ports to heavier birds too. Capacity decides how often you refill: the Absolute II holds over 12 lb of seed, while the caged feeder holds about 1.25 lb. Finally, read the warranty line. Terms vary by maker and model, and some pages don't list one, so check before you order.
Placement matters as much as the feeder itself. The guide to using a squirrel-proof feeder successfully covers where to hang it and how to calibrate the weight setting.
Does Urban Nature Store Ship Squirrel-Proof Feeders Across Canada?
Yes. Urban Nature Store ships squirrel-proof feeders anywhere in Canada, and most orders over $125 ship free. Online orders can also be picked up at any of the ten stores listed on the store locations page.
Each product page lists stock for home delivery and for each store separately. On November 4, 2026, for example, the Audubon caged feeder showed one to five units at every store, while the Absolute II showed up to three per store and none at North York, so check both lists before you order.
What If a Squirrel-Proof Feeder Doesn't Work in Your Yard?
Urban Nature Store accepts returns within 45 days when an item comes back in its original condition with all original packaging, so keep the box until you're sure the feeder suits your yard. The details are on the returns page.
Problems after that window, such as a broken part or squirrel damage, are handled under the manufacturer's warranty where the feeder has one, and warranty claims go to the maker rather than through store returns. The price match guarantee applies to online orders as well as in store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a squirrel-proof feeder really squirrel-proof?
Not on its own. Urban Nature Store's founder, Paul Oliver, writes that weight-sensitive feeders work, but only when the feeder hangs far enough from anything a squirrel can use as leverage. Placement and the feeder work together.
Do squirrel-proof feeders hurt squirrels?
No. Brome's product pages describe Squirrel Buster feeders as closing off the seed without harming the animal, and a caged feeder blocks access with a metal grid rather than a moving part.
Do you need a baffle as well as a squirrel-proof feeder?
Often. Urban Nature Store's guide to using a squirrel-proof feeder suggests adding a baffle or pole sleeve as well, so squirrels are stopped on the pole before they reach the feeder.
