Can squirrels climb out on it?
1186180
Yes. Squirrels have no problem navigating to the end. I have a squirrel proof feed that works great. It has a spring in it that close when a squirrel or even heavy bird get on it.
1186181
Yes, I think squirrels could climb out on it. I don't know of anything that is squirrel proof! It is very sturdy. I really like it because you can position it in many directions.
1186182
It's painted green and is slick, so I would think they would have to hang upside down to climb out to the end. We have not seen any squirrels on ours because there is no food out there for them to eat.
1186183
Yes if they can get up to it. I have it on a window on an upper level where they can't get to it.
1186184
I've never seen a squirrel actually on the bar but I wouldn't be surprised as they have had no trouble getting to our birdfeeder. The hanging birdfeeder isn't that far from our railing that they can't jump to it and hang on to it.
1122567
It may be "supposed to be" but probably not. If a squirrel can jump to the top of it, it can hang down over the rim and scarf to it's heart's content. Sorry - I've seen it happen.
1239448
Yes but lower attachments make it easy for the squirrels to just jump to them. Pole is not very high. It's all about placement of the attachments and how close the pole is to other objects. With a little repositioning the squirrels really don't bother trying and mostly just eat off the ground around the pole. We are happy with our purchase and find the starlings that visit to be a way bigger problem than the squirrels.
2003778
The squirrels will still make their way to the open feeder. Some actual feeders are better than others for keeping squirrels out! This is a nice "arm" to extend your feeder away from your deck or patio rail and keeps the seed clutter from sitting on your deck floor!
274060
It can be mounted on a pole with a hook on the top to hang it from. It is a wonderful bird feeder which withstood a bear batting it around...and, while squirrels get on it, they can't get much because they can't get into the wire mesh.
1256430
The feeder is pretty slippery and my squirrels cant seem to get a grip on the feeder itself, so I really dont think that will be an issue with them eating through the plastic.
1016394
I have it on a pipe; does very well. I also have a baffle to keep squirrels from climbing up and helping themselves.
1842211
Hello. We have ours hanging from a shepards hook and it's great...no squirrels yet either.
256600
The feeder is squirrel proof because squirrels can't scale glass to get into it. As long as you place the feeder on a window that is not near a tree (that has branches that extend close to the window) or near anything that squirrels can use to jump from into the feeder, they will not be able to get in.
952802
As long as it's not put near trees or branches (where squirrels can jump onto it) it is very squirrel proof.
1885888
could, if bird is smart enough and has enough dexterity to push roof open to get beak inside. did not see that happen in our yard. our lazy birds just wait for the squirrels to fumble the peanuts, then swoop in.
152325
Yes. The bottom of the mesh is not fastened, so any critter could make its' way in or out.
2246697
No, they can climb the pole - you'll need to get something like this - Woodlink NABAF18 Audubon Wrap Around Squirrel Baffle, 18-Inch - to keep them down.
1122564
Nothing is squirrel proof, but I have hung my feeder off a hook away from a bush where they will try to jump off and with a baffle 5 ft up so they can't run up the pole. I read where squirrels can jump 5 ft up and 10 ft out , so you have to make it squirrel proof where they can't jump to it. I have fun watching the squirrels trying to figure how to get to my feeder. But none have. As long as I don't get flying squirrels. LOL
1505727
In my experience, ir the squirrels can come down from above, they can get around this baffle. It is designed to stop the squirrels from coming up from below. I don't know how your feeder is hanging but they are very good at dropping down. The squirrel proof feeders that are spring activated to close off the seed opening seem best in hanging situations where squirrels can drop down from above.
2003780
I have separate feeders for the squirrels but do have one very young female that insists on eating out of the bird feeder! She is hilarious to watch trying to scale along that long hanger to the feeder with much of the time flipping upside down before launching herself toward the feeder! So squirrels can still get into the feeder... of course my feeder is an open dish type feeder so maybe someone had better luck with a different type.
321347
Good question. It might... if you can cover all possible places where squirrels want to walk (run). I believe this may be somewhat difficult and a little unsightly in some locations (i.e. on your roof or bird feeder).