How to prevent squirrels from climbing up bird feeder poles?
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I have sheppard hook type poles where I hang bird feeders but squirrels are able to climb them and have a field day at the seeds. Does anyone have a DIY baffle to prevent squirrels from climbing up?
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If they’re not jumping to it grease the pole.
https://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-make-a-squirrel-and-raccoon-bird-feeder-baffle/
I've heard hanging a slinky (an older toy we used to run down the steps and is just a spring) on the pole works really well keeping the squirrel from climbing up.
I have also seen where someone attached a slinky, letting the coils hang down around the pole. When they try to climb, it stretches and they get nowhere.
Spray Pam or use crisco. Reapply after a rain.
The slinky idea sounds great!