Yes, I think Gaia is right. But no worries, I gave the squirrels their own plate near the fence and it seems to work out. Normally the dogs are in the back yard. I made a deal with all the animals that the front yard is theirs with apples, bird and squirrel food.
I love that you care too;)

Good solution, what i do about squirrels, opossums, and else is feeding them on the tile roof. Birds are fed on hanging containers from pecans and cherry trees.
Eugenio.

Good idea, but will they stay on the roof only or come down for more food?

And I thought the birds it all those big seeds. Well, I had to get the heave artillery, my 2 dogs, because she didn't take me seriously and always returned.
Haven't seen her since;)

Dogs can do that.
Wanda

She gorged herself !