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The Best Squirrel Baffles are the Ones That Work!
Squirrels and Squirrel Baffles
Let’s face it…squirrels can ruin the joys of backyard birding in no time flat! They can eat their weight in seed in one week, and destructive little devils… they’ll chew through feeders like tomorrow! Squirrel Baffles that are not used correctly are useless. They must be strategically placed to keep squirrels at bay. After all, they are crafty little critters who can jump up to six feet high and eight feet across, just like little supermen.
The electronic squirrel baffle called the Twirl-A-Squirrel, takes the guess work out of squirrel baffle/birdfeeder placement. This innovative little gadget allows you the complete liberty of placing bird feeders where you actually want them, and not just where squirrels can’t get to them. A pretty important factor to take into consideration if you enjoy feeding your feathered friends and bird watching! The Twirl-A-Squirrel is absolutely harmless to squirrels as well, the motorized baffle gently spins them to the ground when they can no longer hang on to the feeder. Check out the video below…it’s hilarious!
It really doesn’t spin that fast…this video has been remixed, but you’ll get the jist. - Bird Accessories, Bird Feeders, Squirrel Baffle, Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder, Squirrel Proof Bird Feeders, Uncategorized, Wild Bird Feeders
It Sorta Looks Like a Squirrel Baffle?
Along with backyard birding comes the challenges of unwanted pests! Depending on the season, and time of year, it’s best to be well-armed in defending your bird feeders. Recently, blackbirds were migrating in our area (starlings and grackles) and dear lord…they will eat you out of house and home!
The local feed store loves me 🙂
Seriously though, every bird feeder in our yard is set up with a squirrel baffle. Pole mounted and hanging feeders both have them, and they work wonderfully. Effective at keeping squirrels out of the feeders. When setting up baffles, be sure they are far enough away from any possible launching point for squirrels. This is the most critical part of success with squirrels baffles.
By the way, the upside-down baffle above is actually an ant moat for hummingbird feeders. Not only squirrels, but contending with ants during hummer season is a pain. Using ant moats properly (filled with water) will eliminate the problem as ants can’t swim. So long pests!
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Time for a Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder?
They can jump up to six feet high and straight across at least eight feet. Fast too, they can run up to 20 mph! When it comes to feeding birds, most will agree: Good Luck and God Bless!Squirrels: They can just about ruin your bird watching experience as you notice expensive birdseed disappearing rather quickly from bird feeders! Their athletic abilities are uncanny to any other little wild critter, and they can eat their weight in seed in one week. Frustrating, exasperating, infuriating….until you break down and invest in a real squirrel proof bird feeder.
There are some excellent squirrel-proof feeders on the market today, many that will even look good in the yard. They no longer require the metal cage thing, many of them are aesthetically pleasing, something you’d like to have in the yard!
Save seed, and save money in the long run with a squirrel proof bird feeder that really works!
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They can jump up to six feet high and straight across at least eight feet. Fast too, they can run up to 20 mph! When it comes to feeding birds, most will agree: Good Luck and God Bless!