Although the Elgeeco Squirrel Trap and Bird Feeder is mounted on a tree trunk or a fence away from predators, such as foxes, badgers, crows, cats and dogs; the use of a refuge cage is recommended when traps cannot be checked frequently during periods of wet and cold weather.  It is also inhumane to to leave a trapped animal in any uncovered cage trap overnight.

All squirrels are vulnerable to cold and wet weather and a covered refuge cage or box attached below the floor door of the Elgeeco squirrel trap provides a darkened weatherproof compartment into which a captured squirrel can retreat if it wishes.

In areas where red squirrels might be present, nesting material can also be placed inside.

Squirrel Refuge Cage

Elgeeco Squirrel Trap floor door