Do Raccoons Eat Bird Suet

Raccoons work at night. They climb trees, love suet and stealing is part of their method of operation. Although somewhat solitary, related female raccoons often have the same feeding area.

How do I keep raccoons out of my suet feeder?

Hang ’em high—Hang your bird feeders on poles a half inch or less in diameter, securing the pole firmly so it cannot be knocked over. Raccoons cannot climb such a thin pole and they won’t be able to tip it over to access the seed. High-wire act—Suspend your bird feeders from a wire extending between two trees.

How do you feed birds without attracting raccoons?

Mammals such as raccoons are sensitive to spices, especially hot spices. You can purchase suet and seed already prepared with hot pepper. Or, you can make your own simply by adding hot pepper oil to your seeds. Bird are not affected by spices like raccoons are, so this could be one of the simplest deterrents.