It is easiest to transfer the inside length of the pipe to the supports using the pipe itself. If you haven't joined the seam of the stove pipe now is the time to do it. I have created a video to go along with this instructable that can be found at the below url: Now that I am using these style feeders I at most see 2-3 squirrels in the yard at a time, and have noticed that unlike other setups I have tried they lose interest in trying to get to the seed rather quickly. I cannot guarantee 100% that this squirrel feeder will work for you, however prior to using these types of feeders my yard was infested with squirrels. Also the baffle is open at the bottom allowing squirrels to climb up into the baffle into a dark chamber where they are confused as to where to go and inevitably return back down the pole. I have found ( through trial and research ) that a squirrel cannot climb up a pipe of this size diameter. The baffle under the tray will be 2 feet tall and have a diameter of 6 inches. Since the feeder should be placed 10ft away from trees, roofs and overhanging branches, and has it's tray roughly 5ft off the ground, squirrels should only have one route to get to the feeder's tray up the pole. The lower baffle has a large enough diameter that the squirrel will not be able to climb it. You simply want to ensure that the squirrel will not be able to jump from the ground to the tray directly. The pole used in this instructable is 6ft tall so you should be good to go. Feeder should be 5ft off the ground, though the first feeder I setup was around 4 1/2 feet. As you can see from the photo, one of my feeders is fairly close to the tree line ( ~10ft ) so it shouldn't be impossible to find a good spot for this feeder in your own yard.ī. anything that a squirrel could use to jump down onto the feeder. Feeder should be placed 10 feet away from any trees, overhanging branches, roofs, etc. There are some guidelines below that need to be followed to ensure that squirrels cannot gain access, though they are fairly obvious as this feeder has a lower bottom side baffle. I thought my bird feeding days were over, however after some much needed additional research I was able to design / build a very affordable squirrel proof bird feeder that really works! I have been so pleased with the design that I now have 3 such feeders in my yard, and built a 4th for my brother in order to put together this instructable. I love nature, however it got to a point where 14 squirrels were ravaging the bird seed a day, and I stopped feeding the birds. I've tried various strategies baffles, elaborate ways of hanging feeders from trees, separate squirrel feeders, dousing the bird seed with a hot pepper wash, etc. Simply purchased one of our cage feeders, or protect your existing bird feeders with a squirrel guard to keep them at bay!Ĭhoose from the products listed below, or give us a call on 01489 896785 to find out more about our squirrel-resistant feeders and the other caged bird feeder products we offer.Ever since purchasing my first tube bird feeder I've found myself constantly at war with squirrels. Grey squirrels have become exceedingly common throughout the UK, but that doesn't mean you have to stand idly by and let them gobble up all the food that was supposed to go to your garden birds! Our best-selling squirrel proof bird feeders offer a variety of innovative ways including, caged bird feeders and squirrel guards to keep squirrels and other animals out while visiting birds feed freely. If you want to guard your feeders and prevent squirrels from eating your bird seed, we have a range of bird feeder protection products to help you do this. Putting food out for the birds is a great way of bringing winged wildlife to your garden, but it can also attract other hungry creatures such as squirrels.
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