How to Stop Rats Stealing Bird Food from Garden Feeders (UK Guide)

Stop rats stealing bird food by removing what actually attracts them: seed on the ground. Use a spill-free, weight-activated feeder whose ports close under a rat's weight, fit a seed catcher tray, feed no-husk food, store seed in sealed bins, and hang the feeder 45cm clear of anything a rat can climb. You do not need to stop feeding birds.