Squirrel Proof Feeder

The Ultimate Guide to Squirrel-Proofing Your Bird Feeders
For those of us who love to watch the joyous flurry of birds around a feeder, squirrels can be an unwelcome interruption. While squirrels are delightful creatures in their own right, they can quickly empty a bird feeder, leaving little or nothing for the birds. Luckily, there are various methods and products available to keep these acrobatic critters at bay. This guide will explore squirrel-proof feeders, squirrel-proof bird feeder poles, and squirrel baffles, highlighting some of the best options available on Amazon and other websites.

Squirrel-Proof Feeders
A squirrel-proof bird feeder is a specially designed feeder that deters squirrels while still allowing birds to feed. There are several types of squirrel-proof feeders; some have outer cages with small openings that only small birds can access, while others use weight-sensitive mechanisms that close feeding ports when a squirrel tries to access the food.

Brome Squirrel Buster Plus: Available on Amazon, this feeder features a patented weight-adjustable mechanism that closes access to the seeds when a heavier weight, like a squirrel, lands on the feeder. It has six feeding ports and can hold up to 3 quarts of birdseed.

Droll Yankees Yankee Flipper Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder: This feeder, purchasable on Amazon and the Droll Yankees website, uses a motorized perch ring that spins when a squirrel tries to access the seed, harmlessly flipping the squirrel off the feeder.

Woodlink Absolute II Squirrel Resistant Bird Feeder: Also available on Amazon, this double-sided feeder has a weight-sensitive perch that closes the feeding ports when a squirrel lands on it. Its sturdy construction and locking top further deter squirrels.

Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder Poles
A squirrel-proof bird feeder pole, often used with a baffle, keeps squirrels from climbing up to the feeder. These poles are typically slippery or have an obstacle that squirrels can’t navigate.

Squirrel Stopper Sequoia Squirrel Proof Pole System: This system, sold on Amazon, features a unique design with squirrel-stopping baffle technology. The pole is made of durable steel and can hold up to 4 feeders.

Erva 5 Piece Feeder Pole Set with Twist-in Ground Socket: Available on Amazon, this sturdy pole set comes with a twist-in ground socket for secure installation and a baffle to prevent squirrels from climbing up the pole.

Droll Yankees Bird House Mount with Pole: Found on Amazon, this pole has a rust-resistant finish and a unique locking mechanism for the baffle (sold separately) to deter squirrels.

Squirrel Baffles
A squirrel baffle is a device—often dome or cone-shaped—designed to block a squirrel’s path to the bird feeder. Baffles can be placed above a hanging feeder or below a feeder on a pole.

Woodlink Audubon Torpedo Steel Squirrel Baffle: Available on Amazon, this torpedo-shaped baffle fits bird feeder poles with a 0.5 to 1.375-inch diameter. Its sleek steel construction creates a slippery surface that squirrels cannot grip.

Droll Yankees Squirrel Guard: This dome-shaped baffle, sold on Amazon, can be hung above a bird feeder. Its wide diameter and slippery surface prevent squirrels from reaching the feeder from above.

Erva Post Mounted Squirrel Baffle: This cone-shaped baffle, found on Amazon, is designed to fit a 4×4 post. It effectively stops squirrels from climbing up the post to reach the bird feeder.

All these products, when used correctly, can help ensure that your bird feeders stay squirrel-free and filled with food for the birds you love to watch. Remember, the goal is not to harm or eliminate squirrels, but to peacefully coexist while keeping our feathered friends fed and happy.