I have a real problem with squirrels - the birds can't get near our feeders. Will this work with a baffle above it?
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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.
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I'm not sure how a baffle would attach to this. I have mine hanging on an L-shaped hook that extends from the house about a foot, within sight of my kitchen window. This makes the feeder too high for squirrels to jump up and they can't attack it from above either. Perhaps a placement like this will work for you.
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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.
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It's worth a try. I've given up trying to deter the squirrels - I just fill the feeders and watch who gets there first!!!!! With 6 different feeders, I'm sure birds and squirrels alike all get something!!!!
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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
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Probably! Depends if the squirrels like music or not! It might also scare the birds,
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I don't have a squirrel problem so I am not sure. However, I placed this outside to keep the bird poop off my kids swing set... for the first week they stayed away.... then they just perched right next to it on the pole. After a week they knew it wasn't a threat.
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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
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No, those birds can't get through the openings, however, red squirrels can. I had to get one of those squirrel baffles to put on the pipe where I'd hung the feeder. It also does NOT do well under bear attack. I haven't had a problem with rain soaking the seed and clogging the feeder as one responder had.
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The diameter of the pole is 2", the baffle's widest part on top is 8" and it narrows down to about 4" on the bottom. I don't see why the baffle wouldn't stop raccoons as they are climbers rather than squirrels (jumpers) The baffle would throw them off. But there are some really smart critters out there so I wouldn't 100% guarantee a raccoon couldn't figure out how to get above the baffle but I would think it would be difficult.
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It would depend on what these are fastened to. If fastened to something that would keep it perpendicular to the clothes line then it just might work. The only issue is that squirrels may be able to jump over the baffle if horizontal. Good luck.
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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.
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I bought mine for pigeons and it does not work very well. and I found one of my dogs with a squirrel in its mouth the other day, so not sure if it will scare them away.
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Wow, what kind of person shoots squirrels? That's horrible and you should be ashamed of yourself. How about putting it in a place squirrels can't get to or use a baffle.
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I wish I knew how to answer your question, but I really don't know ! I love how mine works perfectly for keeping the squirrels away :-)
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The overall height will be approximately 5'10". If you have squirrels I would also recommend using a baffle to defeat the squirrels or similar critters from getting at whatever you plan on attaching to the top; eg bird feeder or a bird nesting box.
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Mine is on such a pole, although I don't believe anything larger than an inch will work. The feeder certainly will stand on a pole, but you need a baffle below for squirrels.
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The NATORPEDO is designed to work on a birdpole - not sure how functional it would be for a bird feeder on a wire. I have other feeders with a dome over the top and that works pretty well. If you use the largest diameter dome with your feeder underneath, it will keep the seeds dry from bad weather (rain, snow, etc) keep out the Starlings (they don't like to go under it) ... and the squirrels don't seem to be able to hang on to reach under to grab the feeder. The dome I use is the 'Aspects 182 Super Dome.' It's 18" in diameter and works great!
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Yes it will-the pole I used is round also-best baffler for keeping critters off-
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It should, but on hot days I'd recommend opening it. That might let the squirrels in. It doesn't have a natural vent opening, but you could probably make one.
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The diameter of the pole is 1 inch according to my measurement. I don't know about anything about squirrel baffles, so I can't answer that part, sorry.