How to Baffle Squirrels


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How to Baffle Squirrels

Location is the key to using a baffle to keep squirrels away from your feeder. Your baffle will only work if the squirrels can't jump around it. And squirrels can jump 8 to 10 feet horizontally and four feet up from the ground.


Pole Mounted Feeders Our can-shaped baffle will keep squirrels from climbing up a pole to your feeder.		Hanging Feeders Our disc-shaped baffle will keep squirrels form a feeder hung 8 feet away from the tree trunk.

Choose a Spot That: ~ has 8 feet of clearance on all sides ~ ~ has bushes, shrubs, or trees 12-20 feet away to provide cover for your birds ~ ~ you'll see easily and often from indoors ~ East Bay Nature carries a selection of the best squirrel-proof feeders available.

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