Originally Posted by reible

I know this is an age old question but, I have a few outdoor projects like a birdfeeder, and even a squirrel house I want to make this fall. As you who have squirrels around know they can be a lot of fun but they also don't mind chewing your birdfeeders to gain better access to the seed. I don't mind shairing the food but they wreck the feeders.....

Are there any woods which squirrels find distastefull? Do I have to tin plate everything I build to protect it? How about a bad tasting paint/stain? Mixing hot red peppers in the paint?

Anyone anyone at all?

Ed