Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rat on a bird feeder trying to get sunflower seeds. - Poggensee/Shutterstock One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who ...

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A few simple steps can keep your bird feed going to its intended recipients instead of those puffy-tailed sneaks. By John Alexander Published Jul 26, 2025 1:00 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a ...

One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who puts up a bird feeder is discovering that the visitors enjoying it aren't birds but rats. You head out to refill the feeder, expecting to see ...