OK, it was just a matter of time once I put up the new bird feeder last month. This afternoon I watched a squirrel finally figure out how to get to the feeder. Bummer!
I've lived in Hunterdon County for over 35 years and have seen it all pertaining to squirrels. I finally solved the problem with Stokes caged tube feeders. They are expensive, but worth it if you're not feeding the squirrels all the time. Here's a link for them on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Stokes-Select-38002-Squirrel-Feeder/dp/B000LNSWHY/ref=sr_1_34?ie=UTF8&qid=1329344253&sr=8-34 Though you may be able to find them a little cheaper somewhere else. They are really great and I recommend them to everyone because they are easier to fill than other caged feeders and they really do confound the squirrels.
Try wrapping the pole in a slinky. It really works! Also, I do use a baffle and it works most of the time. Plus, I simply offer an alternative feeder for the squirrels to tempt them away from the one I want the birds to go to! You can see pictures of my set up on my blog.
Rob,
ReplyDeleteI've lived in Hunterdon County for over 35 years and have seen it all pertaining to squirrels. I finally solved the problem with Stokes caged tube feeders. They are expensive, but worth it if you're not feeding the squirrels all the time. Here's a link for them on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Stokes-Select-38002-Squirrel-Feeder/dp/B000LNSWHY/ref=sr_1_34?ie=UTF8&qid=1329344253&sr=8-34
Though you may be able to find them a little cheaper somewhere else. They are really great and I recommend them to everyone because they are easier to fill than other caged feeders and they really do confound the squirrels.
Gerry Beetham
Try wrapping the pole in a slinky. It really works! Also, I do use a baffle and it works most of the time. Plus, I simply offer an alternative feeder for the squirrels to tempt them away from the one I want the birds to go to! You can see pictures of my set up on my blog.
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