Backyard Sanctuary
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Since spring of this year we have set out seed bird feeders. We have both nyger mesh feeders and squirrel proof feeders filled with hulled sunflower seeds. Dealing with squirrels is not much of a problem as the squirrel proof feeders do remarkable well and they don't seem interested in the nyjer seeds. But the other night I shinned my flashlight on one of the squirrel proof feeders as I noticed it was swaying back and forth. This was around midnight. To my surprise several rats were on the feeder. I found them again last night on the feeder as well. I have not noticed them before, but then again I was not looking for them either. Last night I witnessed the same thing. Is this common? Is it possible to keep them away? I was thinking about taking the feeders down after sunset each night. Your thoughts?