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Try one for a few weeks before switching, since birds take time to find a new cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes hot pepper suet work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the most common way to keep squirrels off suet. Birds aren't bothered by capsicum, so they keep eating while squirrels give up. Wash your hands after handling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a special feeder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny standard suet cage fits our cakes. 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