Homemade Baffles

Cut a hole in your pipe caps to match the post or pole that the pipe is going to go around. Measure the sides of a square post. If it is 2 inches wide on each side, for example, you will need to cut a 2-inch square in the middle of your pipe cap. Use the ruler to find the middle of the cap and mark and cut the squares accordingly. For a pole-mounted feeder, measure the diameter of the pole and cut a circle in the middle of the pipe cap that will fit it. You can start your hole off with a drill, making a hole or holes in the cap which you can cut from, or between, with a hacksaw blade or sharp knife.

Secure the pipe cap onto the pipe with some waterproof adhesive tape.

Place a hose clip onto a pole, or a couple of galvanized steel nails in a post, at a height of 4 ft., ideally. This is to support the baffle so that it doesn`t fall. The baffles will still wobble, however, causing a further obstacle to the squirrel in its attempted climb.

Slip your baffle over the top of your pole or post. Twist the baffle, if necessary, until the cap hole fits around the top of the post or pole and the baffle can slide down. Let the baffle down until it rests on its support.

Mount, or remount (if you had to remove it) the bird feeder, or table.

Find, or buy, a large plastic or metal funnel. Alternatively, drill a hole in the middle of a large shallow metal or plastic dish.

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Tie a large knot in the bird feeder chain or rope approximately 6 inches above the actual feeder. Wrap or tie wire or string around the knot to enlarge it, if necessary.

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Thread the upside down funnel, or inverted dish, down over the hanging chain or rope until it rests on the knot.

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Hang the feeder with the funnel or bowl acting like a sloping roof that will stop squirrels from gaining purchase if they attempt to jump onto the feeder.