Is it safe to put cayenne pepper in bird feeders?

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Jackie A asked:


Squirrels get in my wild bird feeders & eat the seeds, leaving the birds with nothing. I heard that putting cayenne in the feeders would stop the squirrels from eating the seeds. However, I need to know if this will hurt the birds before I try the cayenne. Thanks to anyone who can answer my question.

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    No Responses to “Is it safe to put cayenne pepper in bird feeders?”

    1. crazykaro Says:
      June 8th, 2010 at 5:40 am

      I’ve done it, birds didn’t seem to mind, squirrels thought it was tasty, too.

    2. jamie2 Says:
      June 8th, 2010 at 9:20 am

      For even birds and it did it was to hot for even birds and the bird died.
      For even birds and the bird died.

    3. The Mysterious11 Says:
      June 10th, 2010 at 6:08 am

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