Lucy also advises using a baffle - a protective shield placed over a bird feeder or bird table to prevent rats from climbing up to take the seed or jumping down onto the feeder from above.

"Metal and glass feeders are also more rodent-proof because rats cannot chew through them as quickly as plastic. Bird feeders with platform trays should also be avoided.

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An expert has shared his simple guide to ensuring your bird feeder stays "rat-proof" while attracting the right type of wildlife.

• Remove uneaten pet food and store food in rat-proof containers. • Clean up pet droppings daily. • Use rat-proof bird feeders and clean up any fallen seed daily, or stop feeding seed to birds.

"Metal and glass feeders are also more rodent-proof because rats cannot chew through them as quickly as plastic. Bird feeders with platform trays should also be avoided.

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Use natural rat deterrents Lucy suggests that certain plants and spices can be used to deter rats from gardens and bird feeders.