How low can you install the baffle for the squirrel not to be able to jump beyond it?
1040716
the squirrels in my yard are very agile,they jump from the ground up to the feeder by passed the torpedo.I bought a squirrel proof feeder,works very well and no bird poop on torpedo.
1040717
the top of our baffle is about 3 1/2 feet above ground and our squirrels don't seem to be able to jump from ground to pole portion above the baffle. before this baffle, they emptied those feeders daily!! but they don't suffer too badly, we throw in-shell peanuts on the ground for them - the birds love them too.
1040718
I have mine in the middle of pole, but they have figured out how to jump above it to the feeders. You probably should just experiment with it. Something I read place a shower rod cover over the pole. I have not done this yet, but plan too.
1040719
After a couple of different heights I settled on 34 inches to the lower part of the baffle to the ground. The feeder is 36 inches away from the bottom of the baffle and 20 inches higher than the bottom of the baffle. Feeder is 54 inches off the ground to bottom of feeder. When I first installed the baffle, the squirrels could not get up the pole past the baffle and thus tried to jump from the pole at the bottom of the baffle to the feeder but gave that up after a day or two. The whole installation has worked very well with the feeder not being so high that I can refill it easily from the ground and most importantly the squirrels are really "baffled". After a couple of different heights I settled on 34 inches to the lower part of the baffle to the ground. The feeder is 36 inches away from the bottom of the baffle and 20 inches higher than the bottom of the baffle. Feeder is 54 inches off the ground to bottom of feeder. When I first installed the baffle, the squirrels could not get up the pole past the baffle and thus tried to jump from the pole at the bottom of the baffle to the feeder but gave that up after a day or two. The whole installation has worked very well with the feeder not being so high that I can refill it easily from the... » Read More After a couple of different heights I settled on 34 inches to the lower part of the baffle to the ground. The feeder is 36 inches away from the bottom of the baffle and 20 inches higher than the bottom of the baffle. Feeder is 54 inches off the ground to bottom of feeder. When I first installed the baffle, the squirrels could not get up the pole past the baffle and thus tried to jump from the pole at the bottom of the baffle to the feeder but gave that up after a day or two. The whole installation has worked very well with the feeder not being so high that I can refill it easily from the ground and most importantly the squirrels are really "baffled". « Show Less
1040720
I followed the directions to the letter and it worked. I had to adjust level for snow accumulation,then again when snow gone,but if I keep it at recommend. Level they sure give it their all to figure it out,but they don't. YEAH!
1652586
I don't think a baffle would work with this. When I had a squirrel problem in a past house, I used a feeder that was pole mounted, and had a weight-activated perch. Something similar to the Heritage Farms Absolute II Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder that can be found here on Amazon. That kind of feeder worked great to keep squirrels from eating up all the bird food.
263261
It probably doesn't matter. As long as it will fit the pole you want to attach it too. Mine are about 3-1/2 feet off the ground on shepherds hooks.Recently a squirrel has managed to leap straight up from the ground to grab onto the bottom of my bird feeder and defeat the anti-squirrel ring altogether. I've seen him do this several times. I've looked for taller shepherds hooks, but no one appears to make anything taller.
1652588
I wish I could help; I have not tried this with a baffle above it. I do, however, use safflower seeds (hulled) and the gray squirrels don't like it! Hope that helps. Kathy
947356
The pole is square measuring 3/4" on a side. There is also a 7/8" square where the top pole connects to the bottom one. A baffle would have to have a 1" or more hole in the middle to fit onto the pole.
1389341
It works for squirrels and chipmunks. Place at least 4 feet or higher up the pole and put the feeder where they can't jump to it.
2081065
The lower setting still leaves about 6 inches below the drum. I use a bar chair because of the heights of the drums.
1225233
I don't think you can. The baffle that keeps the squirrels away broke during the tough winter we had last year. I tried to contact the company but they had gone out of business. I eventually had to buy a new one at Benny's (cheapest around).
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.
1652584
It doesn't need a baffle if it is hung correctly. Mine is hung on a rope between trees. Occasionally a squirrel finds it's way, but the birds rule. They also get along with each other---remarkably. Hope this helps.
689575
To keep raccoons off this feeder I had to add another baffle below -- the Audubon Torpedo Steel Squirrel Baffle (sold by Amazon) attaches easily to the pole. Have no problem with squirrels getting at the seeds as long as it is 6 feet or so away from trees or other objects from which they can jump.
1269006
Gotta slide the baffle up, then attach the clamp. If you do it the other way - the baffle won't clear the clamp. No squirrels for me - worked remarkably well!
134022
Hi, we have tried it for a few weeks. it hasnt been very effective for squirrels in the attic. We haven't yet called the customer service to see if there are any adjustments possible. If I hadn't thrown away the box, I would have returned it.
1212740
about 6" and 21" and yes, no animal could climb it if a squirrel cannot, and a squirrel cannot! I have seen that at my pole. They have given up! But be sure to position it away from leaping platforms. The instructions will advise you.
992290
It is anything but easy. Hold the squirrel upside down with the front towards you. From the right side insert and turn the screw by hand as far as you can and then tighten it with a very short stubby Phillips screw driver or one that's on a 90 degree angle. Good Luck.
811495
The lowest setting is 2.5 inches so I would say there would not be enough clearance.
1496185
Not positive but I have mine fairly high up to prevent squirrels from jumping over it. I also heavily grease the pole below it.