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Cole's Wild Bird Products FS08 Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce, 8-Ounce
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Brand | COLE'S THE BETTER WILD BIRD FEED |
Flavor | Habanero Chili Pepper |
Age Range (Description) | All Life Stages |
Item Form | Liquid |
Specific Uses For Product | Feeding wild birds |
About this item
- Get more bird visits than ever before!
- 100% All natural and chemical free ingredients
- The hottest formula of food grade chili concentrate ready to mix with your favorite seed. Just remember to wear gloves and wash up after mixing.
- No diluting necessary-ready to use instantly.
- While most effective with shelled seeds and nuts, it works wonders on all types of wild bird feed, seed and suet.
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- Cole's Wild Bird Products Company is a true "mom and pop" success story. Back in the early 1980's, Richard and Nancy Cole started feeding experiments in their backyard because the "birdseed in a bucket" they bought at the grocery store wasn't attracting the beautiful songbirds they wanted to see. They devoted hours upon hours researching the dietary needs of their feathered friends to find just the right combination of ingredients that would bring the most birds to their bird feeders. Neighbors started noticing the increased bird activity in the Cole's yard and came knocking for the secret. Soon the first dreams of an entrepreneurial business were born.
- They would mix and bag their own seed in the garage at night after work and deliver it to neighbors and local stores on the weekends. A few years later Richard's daughter, Elaine, joined the family enterprise.
Product Description
Flaming Squirrel Seed SauceTM is a nutritional birdseed supplement that contains all natural, 100% food grade ingredients with a super-hot and spicy flavor Birds love the taste of this liquid chili pepper formula exploding with tons of Cajun spice. Chock full of vitamins A and D as well as carotene, chili peppers are an excellent natural source of nutrition for birds. When mixed with your favorite birdseed, Flaming Squirrel Seed SauceTM is a 100% all natural and chemical free way to get more bird visits than ever before. Cole's line of HOT products are guaranteed to make your feeders an exclusive Birds-Only cafe. Ingredients: Food-grade Liquid Habanero Chili Pepper, Soybean Oil
Product information
Product Dimensions | 7 x 2.4 x 2.4 inches |
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Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
Manufacturer | Cole's Wild Bird Products |
ASIN | B00416S4YS |
Item model number | FS08 |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,774 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #58 in Bird Seed |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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flavor | Habanero Chili Pepper | Spicy Cajun | flaming squirrel seed | Cajun | Spicy | Hot and Spicy |
target species | Wild Birds | Bird | Bird | Wild birds | Bird | Bird |
form | Liquid | Seed | Seeds | Seed | Seeds | Seed |
weight | 0.55 pounds | — | 1 pounds | 10 pounds | 5 pounds | 5 pounds |
breed recommendation | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
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Wild Birds, Nutritional Supplement
Mix 1-3 tablespoons of Flaming Squirrel Seed Sauce per pound of birdseed. For best results, mix thoroughly before filling feeders. Re-mix occasionally. Store at room temperature. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
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Customers find the seed sauce effective at deterring squirrels and appreciate its functionality, with one describing it as a game-changer for backyard wildlife. The taste and heat level receive mixed reactions - while some birds enjoy the spicy flavor, others find it too hot, and while some say it lasts a long time, others report it wears off quickly. The smell is particularly concerning, with customers noting that the fumes can choke them and make their eyes burn. Value for money is also mixed, with some finding it worth the savings while others say it's not economical.
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Customers find that the seed sauce works well, with one mentioning it's a game-changer for their backyard wildlife.
"Works exactly as advertised. When I first put up the bird feeder, the squirrels were devouring the seeds...." Read more
"...I LOVE feeding the birds, and this product provided the perfect solution...." Read more
"...It worked like a charm!..." Read more
"...Then pour into the bird feeder. This does not work well in any location where the bird seed might get wet. It MUST go into a bird feeder...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the seed sauce: some report it effectively keeps squirrels away from bird feeders, while others say it doesn't deter them at all.
"...a mask or safety glasses to keep the fumes from bothering you and enjoy the birds!❤️" Read more
"This seems to deter most squirrels. But like others have said, there’s always at least one that could care less...." Read more
"...Treated the seeds with this pepper oil and the squirrels wouldn't touch it, but the birds are not bothered...." Read more
"...for about six weeks now and I’m happy to report that my feeders are squirrel free!..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the seed sauce's value for money, with some finding it worth the savings while others say it's not economical at all and consider it a small bottle with a big price tag.
"...The birds still enjoy the spicy bird seed. Overall, worth it." Read more
"A tad pricey, but it works!" Read more
"...Still works. Could not be MORE PLEASED! This is saving me tons of money!..." Read more
"...But, there is such a small amount of product for the $$$ ." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the taste of the seed sauce, with some enjoying the spicy flavor while others find it pretty darn spicy.
"...The birds still enjoy the spicy bird seed. Overall, worth it." Read more
"...Yes, it’s VERY spicy and hot but that’s what makes it work! Wear a mask or safety glasses to keep the fumes from bothering you and enjoy the birds!❤️" Read more
"...I've had a lot more birds as well--either they love the spicy seeds or feel a lot bolder without the squirrel harassment." Read more
"...They do love their feed with this sauce. I solely use sunflower seeds...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the heat level of the seed sauce, with some finding it effective and others describing it as too hot.
"...Yes, it’s VERY spicy and hot but that’s what makes it work! Wear a mask or safety glasses to keep the fumes from bothering you and enjoy the birds!❤️" Read more
"...here and they all like the seeds it's amazing how they're not affected by the heat they actually like it!!..." Read more
"...It’s not ghost pepper hot, but it’s still pretty ridiculously hot. I would not electively eat this in abundance...." Read more
"...enjoying our hot seed. I will definitely buy this again when it is empty. A little goes a LONG way!!!..." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the seed sauce - while some report that birds are plentiful and there's more seed in their feeders, others mention that their birds won't eat it at all.
"...The birds are still eating the food though and I’m very happy with the results...." Read more
"...It MUST go into a bird feeder. Also, if you put bird seed on the ground, you are going to get squirrels, raccoons, skunks and rats! Don't do this!..." Read more
"...I have several feeders so I get a nice assortment of birds in Tennessee. I lasted through last Summer, Fall, & Winter with no squirrels...." Read more
"...A nice variety of birds has returned. Cardinal, house finch, nuthatch, titmouse, chickadee, Carolina wren, mourning dove...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the seed sauce's longevity, with some finding it strong and lasting a long time, while others report it wears off quickly.
"...time and in rain, but the bottle lasts a while and it does make bird seed last longer. The birds still enjoy the spicy bird seed. Overall, worth it." Read more
"...than a squirrel, my feeder and suet cages were on the ground and mangled, with most of the food and suet consumed...." Read more
"...Until I ran across this product when I tell you the smell is spicy, strong, and it keeps them away until it rains and washes it away...." Read more
"...I often cough while doing this....it's so strong. Birds don't mind and it almost seems like we have more birds than ever. Great solution." Read more
Customers report that the seed sauce has a strong smell that can make their eyes burn and choke them, describing it as dangerous to both squirrels and birds.
"...The smell is also spicy, so beware to those with sensitive noses...." Read more
"...left from covid that I found very helpful because the fumes are unbelievably strong and I'm not a baby trust me...." Read more
"...I washed them immediately, but the fumes were strong enough to make me cough and my eyes water...." Read more
"...It’s very pungent so I think the squirrels sensed it high tailed it out of there and now only birds. I’ve had 10 species visit...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2025Works exactly as advertised. When I first put up the bird feeder, the squirrels were devouring the seeds. Treated the seeds with this pepper oil and the squirrels wouldn't touch it, but the birds are not bothered. Now that the birds have found the feeder, they bring their friends and are fighting over the seeds. I suggest you wear rubber gloves when treating the seeds or placing in the feeder so you don't accidentally touch your lips or eyes with your fingers after you are done.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2025This product does exactly what it says it will do! I lived in the mountains and had many feeders and I never worried about bear, raccoons, deer, squirrels, mice or rats! I would make up a 20 lb. bag of bird feed at a time and could leave what was left, after filling my feeders, uncovered and know that the mammals wouldn’t get into it.
Yes, it’s VERY spicy and hot but that’s what makes it work! Wear a mask or safety glasses to keep the fumes from bothering you and enjoy the birds!❤️
- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025Using rubber gloves, I applied this sauce (slightly diluted with water) to a bag of birdseed with a spray bottle. I must have somehow gotten it on my hands, but even after washing them, I still got some on my face. I also didn't see any squirrels OR birds the first day. Saw 3 little birds 2nd day who quickly left after trying the seed. No squirrels. But third day, saw squirrel on a birdfeeder eating. Later that 3rd day, saw one bird at a time try the birdseed and immediately leave. So my experience is the opposite: deters birds, not squirrels. But while there is caution about getting this on your skin, I think this product needs to be reworked. Today, I decided to mix non-treated seed with the already treated seed using rubber gloves, goggles, and something over my nose. Washed the gloves before taking them off. Shortly later, I happened to rub my forehead without the gloves, but it quickly started stinging. Tried to use soap and water on my forehead, which made it worse. Tried icing. Didn't help. No matter how much I tried to protect myself, this product caused a lot of discomfort.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024This seems to deter most squirrels. But like others have said, there’s always at least one that could care less. I dowse my seed beyond the recommendation until the seeds are red and sticky. I have one squirrel who will sit for 10 minutes each morning and munch away like it’s coated in sugar.
I don’t condone this, don’t do it. After smelling this many times and being sent into coughing fits (it’s a heavy respiratory irritant), I couldn’t believe there was a squirrel that enjoyed the stuff. So I had to try it myself. It’s not ghost pepper hot, but it’s still pretty ridiculously hot. I would not electively eat this in abundance. So, if you have squirrels undeterred by this sauce, just know that they’ve honestly earned the seed at this point, because there’s no way it’s an enjoyable experience.
It does wear off over time and in rain, but the bottle lasts a while and it does make bird seed last longer. The birds still enjoy the spicy bird seed. Overall, worth it.
This seems to deter most squirrels. But like others have said, there’s always at least one that could care less. I dowse my seed beyond the recommendation until the seeds are red and sticky. I have one squirrel who will sit for 10 minutes each morning and munch away like it’s coated in sugar.
I don’t condone this, don’t do it. After smelling this many times and being sent into coughing fits (it’s a heavy respiratory irritant), I couldn’t believe there was a squirrel that enjoyed the stuff. So I had to try it myself. It’s not ghost pepper hot, but it’s still pretty ridiculously hot. I would not electively eat this in abundance. So, if you have squirrels undeterred by this sauce, just know that they’ve honestly earned the seed at this point, because there’s no way it’s an enjoyable experience.
It does wear off over time and in rain, but the bottle lasts a while and it does make bird seed last longer. The birds still enjoy the spicy bird seed. Overall, worth it.
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024I’ve been using this pepper sauce for about six weeks now and I’m happy to report that my feeders are squirrel free! After the squirrels experienced it once, they’ve stayed on the ground and off the feeders. I don’t even see them try to get on the poles anymore. The birds are still eating the food though and I’m very happy with the results. If you still see squirrels on your feeders, you may not be using enough of the pepper sauce. It’s also important to keep feeders full of fresh food, because the rain or morning dew will rinse the pepper sauce off the food eventually. I freshen up my feeders every 7-10 days.
I highly recommend using gloves when handling this stuff. As another reviewer recommended, I fill a gallon ziplock bag with feed and pour in some of the sauce. Then I shake and massage the bag until everything is covered. A little bit goes a long way. I don’t find it as irritating to my eyes and throat as others have complained about. But then again, I only have the bottle open for a few seconds in the house and seal the bag quickly. Then I take it outside to fill feeders.
I avoided buying peppered food because it’s so expensive, but this pepper sauce allows me to use whatever food I want without being tied to one brand or store. Give it a try!